The International and Global Studies Program in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a non-tenure track instructor in International Studies to start in August 2025. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment with a teaching load of 4-4. The closing date for the position is 24 March 2025.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
For additional inquiries, please contact Kelly Hammond, Search Committee chair, kah018@uark.edu.
For a complete position announcement and information regarding how to apply, visit https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/job/Instructor-of-Global-and-International-Studies_R0067215?locations=17a66cdad98201f7890cfb48ca00e249.
Applicants must submit:
• curriculum vitae
• cover letter/letter of application
• list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and contact number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process.
• one year of evaluations as instructor of record illustrating high quality teaching effectiveness
Optional documents:
• At least three years of evaluations as instructor of record illustrating high quality teaching effectiveness to qualify for a three-year appointment with the potential for annual reappointment.
• sample syllabus for one course that you have already taught related to the field.
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.
The program seeks a candidate with a strong and developing national reputation, one who demonstrates curiosity in emerging technologies and novel methodological approaches. In regard to specialization, the search is open, but we are particularly interested in candidates with relevant research and teaching experience in International Development and/or Sustainability. To be considered, candidates should have a Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., History, Political Science, International Relations, World Languages and Literatures, or Geography) and demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching. The successful candidate will teach classes consisting of introductory courses in International and Global Studies and some courses related to their specific field of study within the parameters of our current concentrations (European and Transatlantic Affairs; Peace, Security, and Human Rights; Global South). We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially individuals who contribute to the excellence of our campus community. https://international-studies.uark.edu/