Assistant Professor of Education Policy

University of Arkansas Fayetteville • Fayetteville, AR

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Professor of Education Policy is a nine-month, tenure-track faculty appointment at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. This position is expected to conduct research, publish in peer-reviewed journals, teach graduate courses, and fulfill other related service activities. The primary focus will be on conducting research and advising/mentoring doctoral students. Teaching approximately two graduate seminars per year on assigned topics will be a secondary responsibility. This role supports the University’s 150 Forward priorities of student success, research excellence, and an employer-of-choice environment. This is an in-person position requiring on-campus presence for essential functions such as office hours, student advising, collaborative work, and committee meetings. Regular, reliable attendance and the ability to maintain harmonious working relationships are also essential.

Requirements

• An earned doctorate from a nationally recognized and accredited institution in Economics, Education Policy, Public Policy, Political Science, or related field conferred by the start of employment
• Commitment to the active pursuit of a research agenda leading to refereed scholarship, professional presentations, and external funding
• Record of successful publication in peer-reviewed journals or potential to do so
• Evidence of effective teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate or graduate level or potential to do so
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Nice To Haves

• Candidates conducting rigorous empirical research evaluating policies and programs that improve academic and life outcomes for students

Responsibilities

• Conduct research
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals
• Teach graduate courses
• Fulfill other related service activities on behalf of the department, college, and/or university
• Advise and mentor doctoral students
• Teach approximately two graduate seminars per year on assigned topics

Benefits

• University contributions to health insurance
• University contributions to dental insurance
• University contributions to life insurance
• University contributions to disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree