Teaching Assistant Professor Of Judicial Politics

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Salary is commensurate with experience + qualifica...
Onsite
Judicial politics expertise
American national government
Legal careers advising
The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville is seeking a Teaching Assistant Professor of Judicial Politics for a non-tenure track position starting in August 2026. The role focuses on teaching courses in American National Government and Judicial Politics, along with mentoring and advising pre-law students

Job Summary

  • The Department of Political Science invites applications for a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor of Judicial Politics to start in August 2026, teaching three courses a semester in American National Government and law-related political science courses.
  • The individual will assist the department’s pre-law advisor, serve as faculty advisors for pre-law student organizations, participate in research, serve on departmental committees, and supervise undergraduate honors students.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance, with benefits including university contributions to insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, and retirement programs.

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The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville is seeking a Teaching Assistant Professor of Judicial Politics for a non-tenure track position starting in August 2026. The role focuses on teaching courses in American National Government and Judicial Politics, along with mentoring and advising pre-law students.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Judicial Politics expertise
  • American National Government
  • legal careers advising
  • pre-law student organizations
  • research leading to publication

Nice-to-have

  • interdisciplinary study
  • transformational opportunities
  • vibrant work environment
  • healthy work-life balance
  • creative and scholarly activities

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Political Science or related field or J.D.
  • Demonstrated teaching background
  • Research interests in Constitutional Law and Judicial Politics
  • Ability to teach American National Government
  • Ability to teach Introduction to Legal Studies or Judicial Process
  • Willingness to assist pre-law advisor
  • Willingness to serve as faculty advisor

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work

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