Tenure-Track Education Policy Scholar & Mentor

Starshopper; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville invites applications for a nine‑month, tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Education Policy in the Department of Education Reform. The appointment emphasizes research, publications, teaching graduate courses, and mentoring doctoral students.

In‑person duties include extensive student advising and service to the department and university. The position supports the University’s priorities with teaching of approximately two graduate seminars per year and active

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate from a nationally recognized institution in Economics, Education Policy, Public Policy, Political Science, or related field.
• Commitment to active pursuit of a research agenda with refereed scholarship and external funding.
• Record of successful publication in peer‑reviewed journals or potential to publish.
• Evidence of effective teaching and mentoring at undergraduate or graduate level or potential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and publish in peer‑reviewed journals; advise doctoral students.
• Teach graduate courses; typically two seminars per year.
• Fulfill service roles on behalf of department, college, and university.
• Contribute to initiatives advancing student success and research excellence.

Skills

Research planning

Peer-reviewed publishing

Graduate teaching

Mentoring doctoral students

Interpersonal skills

Education

Doctorate in Economics / Education Policy / Public Policy / Political Science

Job description

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville invites applications for a nine‑month, tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Education Policy in the Department of Education Reform. The appointment emphasizes research, publications, teaching graduate courses, and mentoring doctoral students.

In‑person duties include extensive student advising and service to the department and university. The position supports the University’s priorities with teaching of approximately two graduate seminars per year and active