Assistant Professor of Education Policy

The Association for Education Finance and Policy; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville invites applications for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Education Policy. This nine-month appointment emphasizes research, publication in peer‑reviewed journals, and graduate teaching to advance the department and college.

Responsibilities include conducting research, advising doctoral students, and teaching approximately two graduate seminars per year, with service duties across the university to support student success and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and publish in peer‑reviewed journals
• Teach graduate courses (approximately two seminars per year)
• Advise and mentor doctoral students
• Fulfill service activities for department, college and university
• Engage in on-campus duties such as office hours and committee meetings

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Graduate teaching

Research planning

Education

PhD in Economics/Education Policy/Public Policy/Political Science or related

Job description

Assistant Professor of Education Policy For complete listing, click here .

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.

Position: Assistant Professor of Education Policy

Organization: University of Arkansas

Location: Fayetteville, AR
United States

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

Posting Start Date: 8/26/2026

Date Posted: 8/26/2026

Requirements

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