Postdoctoral Lecturer

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Closing Date:

06/27/2026

Type of Position:

Faculty - Non-TenureNo

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service

The Clinton School is a multidisciplinary program that promotes a vision of world leaders who work with others to build healthy, engaged and vibrant communities. The mission of the School is to educate and prepare professionals in public service who understand, engage, and transform complex social, cultural, economic, and political systems to ensure equity, challenge oppression, and effect positive social change. Located on the campus of the William J. Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, the school offers the first Master of Public Service (MPS) degree in the nation. For more information see our website at clintonschool.uasys.edu. 
 

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Department:

Academic

https://www.clintonschool.uasys.edu

Summary of Job Duties:

This full-time, benefitted one year position serves as a postdoctoral lecturer at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service. They will develop various research projects broadly related to public service as exemplified by the Clinton School. They will teach two courses for the Master of Public Service degree, either in-person or online as decided by the dean. They will be provided a $1,500 travel stipend for professional development.

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.

Sponsorship will not be available for this position.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in social sciences, such as public administration or policy, political science, communication, psychology, or sociology from an accredited institution of higher education  (Note: applicants who are advanced ABD will be considered for review).

• Multidisciplinary research experience

• Master of Public Service from an accredited institution of higher education 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience

• Mixed methods training

• International research experience

Additional Information:

$50,000 - $60,000Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum VitaeProof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Benita Norwood
501.683.5735
[email protected]

Leslie Pounds
[email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information 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 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.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

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:

Lifting, Pulling

Benefits Eligible:

Yes