What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor position at University of Arkansas at Little Rock?
The University of Arkansas Little Rock (UA Little Rock) School of Criminal Justice and Criminology invites applications for at least three (3) tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to begin August 2025. We seek candidates with a PhD (or completed all PhD requirements before employment commences) in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field. Applicants who are ABD and are close to completion will also be considered, but the PhD should be earned prior to employment.
The area of specialization is open. The position includes teaching in face-to-face and online formats. Candidates are expected to (1) work positively with faculty, staff, students, and the community, (2) teach across all academic programs, (3) conduct and disseminate scholarly research, (4) mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and (5) serve the school, the university, and the community.
Application materials must be submitted through the UA Little Rock online application system. Please submit a (1) personal statement which includes a summary of your approaches to teaching and research as well as the position numbers attached to these positions ([P00001085, P00001099, P10025843]), (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) contact information for three references. Additional information about this position is available under the Jobs link on the Human Resources website at http://ualr.edu/humanresources. Review of applications will begin on January 27th and will remain open until the positions are filled. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Dr. Robert Lytle (rdlytle@ualr.edu).
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal and financial history background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas Little Rock is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.
