{"word_count": 345, "character_count": 2465}
The Department of Political Science (http://http://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/political-science/) at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in International Relations. The expectation is that the new faculty member will assist in the development of our IR majors and graduate students and work with allied programs on campus.Areas of expertise within International Relations are open.Applicants are expected to be able to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in international relations as well as an introductory level undergraduate class.  Applicants must produce evidence of an active research agenda and indicate a commitment to the larger departmental mission.Interested applicants should submit a letter describing teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, and other materials (such as a writing sample or syllabi/teaching evaluations) they wish to add. Applicants must also supply names and e-mails of three individuals familiar with the applicant’s research and teaching. The department will initially conduct Skype interviews with a selected candidates and then invite a small number of applicants for campus interviews.Successful candidates must hold a doctorate in political science by the time of their appointment in August 15, 2016.The University of Arkansas is a research intensive institution and the flagship university of the state with an enrollment of over 26,000 students and located in the northwest corner of the state. Northwest Arkansas is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic regions in the United States.  Fayetteville has been listed in a variety of surveys as one of the most livable cities in the country.Materials of application should be sent to https://jobs.uark.edu/postings/9543Review of applications will begin October 30 and will continue until the position is filled.The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.