Assistant Professor of Education Policy

AACTE; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Arkansas in Fayetteville seeks an Assistant Professor of Education Policy for a nine-month, tenure-track appointment. Responsibilities include conducting research, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, teaching graduate courses, and mentoring doctoral students, with a focus on advancing student success and research excellence.

The role emphasizes in-person engagement, service to the department and university, and the University’s broader priorities.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate from a nationally recognized and accredited institution conferred by the start of employment.
• Active pursuit of a research agenda leading to refereed scholarship and external funding.
• Record of publication in peer-reviewed journals or potential to do so.
• Evidence of effective teaching and mentoring at undergraduate or graduate level or potential to do so.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and publish in peer reviewed journals.
• Teach graduate courses (approximately two seminars per year) on assigned topics.
• Advise and mentor doctoral students.
• Engage in service activities for the department, college and university.
• Contribute to University 150 Forward priorities (student success, research excellence, employer-of-choice).
• Maintain regular, in-person presence and collegial working relationships.

Skills

Research agenda

Publications

Teaching & mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Doctorate in Economics Education Policy Public Policy Political Science or related field

Job description

Closing Date

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Type of Position

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Workstudy Position

No

Job Type

Regular

Sponsorship Available

Yes

Institution Name

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Department

Department of Education Reform

Department's Website

https://edre.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties

The Assistant Professor of Education Policy is a nine-month, tenure-track faculty appointment and is expected to conduct research, publish in peer reviewed journals, teach graduate courses, and fulfill other related service activities on behalf of the department, college, and/or university. Conducting research and advising and mentoring doctoral students will constitute the bulk of this person's responsibilities. Teaching approximately two graduate seminars per year on assigned topics will be a secondary responsibility.

Through teaching, research, and service, this position supports the University’s 150 Forward priorities of student success, research excellence, and an employer-of-choice environment.

This is an in-person position. On-campus presence is an essential function of this position. Extensive in-person engagement in activities such as office hours, student advising, collaborative work, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings is required to advance student success, departmental effectiveness, and the mission of the college and the university.

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Listing of Publications, List of five Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Writing Sample

Optional Documents

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information

Dr. Harry Patrinos
[e-mail]
Department Head of Education Reform and 21st Century Endowed Chair in Education Policy

Special Instructions to Applicants

Completed applications received by September 22, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statements

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 equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. 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.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Constant Physical Activity

Talking

Frequent Physical Activity

Talking

Occasional Physical Activity

Talking

Employer Information

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 the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.