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Assistant Professor of Education Policy

University of Arkansas · Fayetteville, AR · 2 mo ago
EducationFull-time

About the role

The Assistant Professor of Education Policy is a nine-month, tenure-track faculty appointment. This position is expected to conduct research, publish in peer reviewed journals, teach graduate courses, and fulfill other related service activities.

Responsibilities

  • Conducting research and advising and mentoring doctoral students
  • Teaching approximately two graduate seminars per year on assigned topics
  • Supporting the University’s 150 Forward priorities of student success, research excellence, and an employer-of-choice environment
  • Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty
  • Create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others

Requirements

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.

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

Benefits

Yes

Skills

N/A

Benefits

Yes

Pay

Commensurate with education and experience

Schedule

N/A

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

  • 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

Additional Information

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

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

  • Criminal Background Check
  • Sex Offender Registry Check
  • Financial (Credit) Background Check
  • Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) Check
  • Drug Screening

Recruitment Contact Information

Dr. Harry Patrinos
patrinos@uark.edu

Department Head of Education Reform and 21st Century Endowed Chair in Education Policy

Application Process

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

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution.

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