Entry Level Professor Jobs in Arkansas (NOW HIRING)

Type of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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.

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For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.

Department:

Dean of Law

Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas School of Law is pleased to announce that it is currently seeking applicants for a 9-month, 100% appointed, tenure/tenure track assistant, associate or full professor (based on qualifications) starting in the 2027-2028 academic year to teach the Criminal Practice Clinic.

The candidate selected for this position will be expected to direct and teach the Criminal Practice Clinic each semester. They will supervise student law practice, teach the clinic seminar, manage the clinic’s docket, and provide students regular feedback, including through weekly supervision meetings. They will also collaborate with other faculty and clinic staff on matters related to administration of the clinical program. In addition to teaching, faculty who teach in the clinical program also engage fully in scholarship and service at the law school.

Candidates must have a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school and must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring students. Applicants must demonstrate an excellent record of scholarship or, at the entry level, a strong potential for scholarship. Successful candidates will also show a commitment to service within and outside the University. Lateral candidates are encouraged to apply.

The University of Arkansas School of Law offers an environment in which faculty can thrive. We place a premium on teaching excellence and are deeply committed to our students’ academic and professional success. At the same time, our faculty engage in scholarship that is shaping law and policy on the state, national, and global levels. The faculty’s breadth of experience in government service, public interest law, private practice, and other areas of academic study ensures a vibrant intellectual life for students and faculty alike. We seek new colleagues who will meaningfully contribute to this community.

This is an in-person position. Most University classes are offered face‑to‑face and this role requires regular on‑campus presence to support high‑quality instruction and student learning. Participation in selected departmental or programmatic activities that advance teaching quality and student success is also expected.

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.

Rank: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor will depend on the level of experience.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school
• A distinguished academic record
• Demonstrated scholarly promise
• A law license and two years of legal experience
• Eligible for admission to the Arkansas bar
• Experience teaching, mentoring or supervising law students, legal interns, or attorneys

Preferred Qualifications:

• Tenure‑track teaching experience, experience as a visiting law professor or fellow, or one or more years of other clinical teaching experience
• Three or more years of practical legal experience

Additional Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

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

Recruitment Contact Information:

Rachel Whitman
Leslie Pounds

Pre‑employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes