Teaching Assistant Professor in Political Science

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Type of Position: Faculty - Non-Tenure Workstudy Position: No Job Type: Academic Term (Fixed Term) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity.
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The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Department: Department of Political Sciences Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties: The Department of Political Science in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor in Political Science to start in August 2024.
This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment.
We seek a candidate with a strong and developing national reputation, achieved through a compelling research record; one who demonstrates curiosity in emerging technologies and novel approaches to traditional methods.
The successful candidate should be able to teach a variety of undergraduate courses, including American National Government, Public Policy, and Scope and Methods, conduct research in their area of expertise, and contribute to service in our department, college, and university.
This position will teach undergraduate courses, perform research in their area of expertise, and contribute to service.
The position is a standard nine-month faculty appointment.
The teaching load is three courses per semester.
The position is up to a three-year, renewable, non-tenure track position.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
About the Department: The Department of Political Science offers Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts and Master of Public Administration degrees.
Political science is the traditional undergraduate major of choice for students seeking careers in public affairs, law, or academia.
It carries out J.
William Fulbright’s legacy in international education by offering students internationally-oriented paths such as foreign service, intelligence or international development.
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Duties will include: • 60% Teaching • 25% Research • 15% Service Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: With submitted materials, the candidate must demonstrate: Ph.
D.
in Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the start of appointment Demonstrated ability to teach at least one of the following undergraduate courses: American national government, public policy, and scope & methods Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated exceptional teaching, including, but not limited to, excellent course evaluations Demonstrated a clearly articulated and promising research agenda Evidence of strong analytical, methodological, and empirical skills Demonstrated a record of scholarly research Demonstrated a record that displays evidence of a commitment to, and a record of, service Additional Information: Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details), Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s) Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Brinck Kerr, Search committee chair, jbkerr@uark.
edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Other required documents: 1.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including teaching evaluations (when available) demonstrating excellence in instruction.
2.
A writing sample (preferably from a peer-reviewed publication or a dissertation chapter.
3.
A teaching philosophy statement describing the candidate's approaches to in-class instruction, assessment of learning, and means of including students from nontraditional backgrounds such as first-generation students.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Completed applications received by January 15, 2024, will be assured full consideration.
Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.
For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Brinck Kerr, at jbkerr@uark.
edu.
Applicants must submit: • a curriculum vitae, • a cover letter/letter of application, • evidence of teaching effectiveness, including teaching evaluations (when available) demonstrating excellence in instruction.
• a teaching philosophy statement describing the candidate’s approaches to in-class instruction, assessment of learning, and means of including students from nontraditional backgrounds such as first-generation students.
• a writing sample (preferably from a peer-reviewed publication or a dissertation chapter.
• and a list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process.
Letters of recommendation will be requested only for candidates selected for interviews.
• unofficial graduate transcripts.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Annual Salary/Benefits Package: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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