Job description

Position / R0077134 & R0077139

School of Public Affairs

The University of Arkansas seeks applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Political Science – International Relations. The Assistant Professor position will teach a variety of undergraduate courses in comparative politics and/or international relations, as well as teaching the program’s two courses in the university’s core curriculum, American National Government and Intro to International Politics. Teaching will include both face-to-face and online course modes. The successful candidate will advise undergraduate students. The successful candidate will conduct and publish scholarly research. Research activities may include community engagement and applied research publications. This position will participate in faculty governance in the School of Public Affairs, the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education, and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Ph.D. in Political Science with a field or emphasis in either comparative politics or international relations;
• ABD candidates will be considered if the doctoral degree will be completed by the time of employment.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Experience in college teaching and evidence of scholarship or scholarly potential.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.

How to apply

Application materials must be submitted through the online application system. Additional information about this position and application requirements are available under the Jobs link on the Human Resources’ website at http://ualr.edu/humanresources/. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background and sex offender registry. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.