Assistant Professor of Political Science Job at Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR

  • Arkansas State University
  • Jonesboro, AR

Job Description

Employment Status Full time (29-40 Hrs) Type of Employment Faculty # of Openings 1 Location ASU-Jonesboro Proposed Salary Range Commensurate with Experience Closing 10/19/26 All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. This employer participates in E-Verify. Position Summary The Department of Government, Law & Policy at Arkansas State University, a Carnegie-classified R2 research university, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor, beginning in Fall 2027. The search is open with respect to subfield and substantive focus within political science. We seek a colleague with an active, publishable research agenda who will contribute to the department's growing research profile and its graduate programs (an MA in Political Science and a NASPAA-accredited MPA). Because our curricular needs span the discipline, we are especially interested in candidates prepared to teach across more than one area, including political institutions, state and local government, international relations, and research methods. The teaching load is consistent with the department's research expectations. Duties & Responsibilities The teaching load is consistent with those at research-oriented institutions and with the department's expectations for research productivity. Faculty workload includes research, service, and professional development in the best interest of the students and community at large. Faculty members deliver instruction, carry out research, perform service for their respective professions and community, and participate in the management of the University through shared governance. Each member of the faculty has the duty to deliver instruction and maintain a learning environment consistent with the highest standards of the profession. The faculty has a responsibility to set degree requirements, assess when they are met, and establish and maintain curricula that meet professional standards and fulfill the educational goals of the University. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge, skills, and abilities required or applicable to the position responsibilities and area of specialization, including special abilities. General Days/Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as requested and/or needed Regular and reliable attendance Other Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date All items listed below are requirements must be submitted in order for your file to be considered complete:

  • 1) A statement of purpose indicating research and teaching interests
  • 2) Curriculum Vitae
  • 3) a writing sample (e.g., recent peer-reviewed article, book chapter, or dissertation chapter)
  • 4) three letters of recommendation
Arkansas State University is a comprehensive public research university located approximately 70 miles northwest of Memphis, TN. The department offers a well-rounded curriculum to its more than 100 majors. The department also offers two graduate programs-an MA in Political Science and a NASPAA-accredited MPA program. The latter includes an enrollment of more than 150 students Questions can be directed to cwimpy@astate.edu Minimum Qualifications PhD in political science or a cognate field. ABD candidates will be considered, but the doctorate must be completed by the start date of the appointment. E-Verify Participation Notice E-Verify Right to Work #J-18808-Ljbffr Arkansas State University

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Monday to Friday

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