R0020000 Assistant Professor of American Politics

The Assistant Professor of American Politics will teach undergraduate courses in American Politics, State and Local Government,  Public Policy and Administration, and Research Methods. Teaching will include both face-to-face and online course modes. The successful candidate will advise undergraduate students, supervise service-learning and internship experiences, and coordinate the Leadership and Public Management certificate program. The successful candidate will conduct and publish scholarly research. Research activities will include community engagement and applied research publications. The successful candidate will seek grant opportunities in support of their research and/or teaching activities. 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. The School of Public Affairs and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock are dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals, and veterans. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Political Science with a field or emphasis in American Politics; ABD (All But Dissertation) candidates will be considered if the doctoral degree will be complete by the time of employment; Experience in college teaching and evidence of scholarship or scholarly potential.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:  Experience with developing service-learning and internship opportunities; Experience in a government agency or nonprofit organization is desirable.

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 may be subject to a pre-employment Criminal Background, Financial History background check, and Sex Offender Registry. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify the applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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.