Assistant Professor of Political Science (International Organizations and Norms)
 University of Arkansas | |
 United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville | |
| 346 North West Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Nov 18, 2024 | |
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Closing Date: Type of Position:Faculty - Tenure/Tenure TrackWorkstudy Position: Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: 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. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations. Department's Website: We are particularly interested in candidates whose research and teaching interests lie in international organization and global governance institutions as they intersect with topics such as the design, development and performance of international governmental organizations (IGOs) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Specialization in issues related to global health, environment, transnational networks, migration, ethnicity/nationalism, or human rights are strongly preferred. The individual will be expected to work with our college's Global and International Studies program. The expected teaching load will be two courses a semester. This tenure-track Assistant Professor position entails conducting research leading to publication, engaging in creative and/or scholarly activities, designing graduate and undergraduate courses, developing and implementing new methods of teaching to reflect changes in the field, providing curriculum material, constructing syllabi, leading classroom instruction, writing and administering exams, mentoring and evaluating students, creating interest and understanding among students, serving on various faculty- and student-oriented committees, providing service on campus an in related professional organizations, and participating in faculty governance in the department and on campus. 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. For more information, please visit https://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/political-science/. Duties will include: *40% Teaching *40% Research *20% Service Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: With submitted materials, the candidate must demonstrate
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Additional Information: Salary Information: Required Documents to Apply: Optional Documents: Recruitment Contact Information: All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSCompleted applications received by September 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, Jeff Ryan, at jeffr@uark.edu. Applicants must submit 1.A cover letter indicating interest and qualifications. 2.A current curriculum vita. 3.A research statement. 4.A teaching statement describing approach to instruction, assessment of learning, and means of including students from different backgrounds and with different learning abilities. 5.Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including teaching evaluations (when available) demonstrating excellence in instruction. 6.Unofficial graduate transcripts. 7.Two writing samples, one of which must be single authored. 8.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 finalists. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication 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 information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:N/A Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes | |