"Faculty – Tenure/Tenure Track"

The University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in its traditional and online Master of Public Service degree programs to begin July 1, 2026. We seek candidates for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position who has completed all requirements for the Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a broad range of social science disciplines or cross-disciplinary program areas.

Preference will be given to candidates who are equipped to teach across the in-person and online MPS degree programs, especially in the areas of global development and program evaluation, and who have a record or promise in conducting and communicating research that is relevant to public-service practitioners and scholars. Candidates must also have a commitment to advising and mentoring MPS students. This tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position entails conducting research leading to publication, designing and teaching graduate courses, developing and implementing new methods of teaching to reflect changes in the field, mentoring and advising students, serving on various faculty- and student-oriented committees, providing service on campus and in related professional organizations, and participating in faculty governance.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• We seek candidates who have completed all requirements for the PhD or equivalent degree in a broad range of social science disciplines or cross-disciplinary program areas
• Candidates must have the ability to teach data analysis or program evaluation.
• Candidates must have demonstrated ability to teach across the traditional MPS https://www.clintonschool.uasys.edu/academics/curriculum/core-courses and the online MPS degree programs https://www.clintonschool.uasys.edu/academics/curriculum/cso-course-descriptions
• Candidates must have a record or research agenda in conducting, communicating, and publishing research that is relevant to public-service practitioners and scholars

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research agenda includes program evaluation, communication, civic engagement, and/or global development
• Experience with applied or community-based research
• Ability to teach non-profit subject matter courses

Additional Information: Salary Information: $70,000 - $80,000 Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title) Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants: In your cover letter please include a description of your teaching experience, public service research agenda and public service experience The letter should also include your philosophy for teaching and evidence of effective teaching (i.e., summary of teaching evaluations and sample syllabi). In addition to the application letter applicants must submit the names of three references including a current or recent work supervisor.

Recruitment Contact Information: Benita Norwood 501.683.5735 bnorwood@clintonschool.uasys.edu

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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 orientation, or pregnancy.

Constant Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding Frequent Physical Activity: Sitting, Standing Occasional Physical Activity: Walking Benefits Eligible: Yes