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Chair - Political Science Department
Job Number: R99296-01
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) invites applications for the position of Chair of the Political Science Department at the rank of associate or full professor with tenure. Ideally, the new Chair will assume duties on July 1, 2012.
The Political Science Department at UALR offers a BA in Political Science and houses the International Studies Program, as well as minors in Middle Eastern Studies, Legal Studies, and Presidential Studies. It also contributes courses to the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies. The Department has strong ties with the William J. Clinton Presidential Center, Clinton School of Public Service, the Arkansas State Government, and numerous local governments. The Department faculty members are actively involved in teaching and research and in a broad array of campus and community activities. For more information about the Political Science Department, please visit our website at http://ualr.edu/politicalscience.
The successful applicant, who will join an energetic, collegial department with seven other full-time faculty members, must have a Ph.D. in Political Science, appropriate administrative experience, a record of scholarly achievement appropriate to the Department’s tenure standards, a commitment to excellence in teaching and research, and experience in fundraising and development. The field of specialization is open.
The new Chair will play a vital leadership role in shaping the UALR Political Science Department’s future as it continues to build on its strengths. Over the next few years we plan to expand our program of undergraduate research, increase our outreach to and visibility in the community, and build an endowment to recruit outstanding undergraduate students.
UALR is a research intensive doctoral institution with a metropolitan university mission. Founded in 1927 and part of the University of Arkansas system since 1969, UALR serves a diverse population of roughly 12,000 students. See the UALR website at http://www.ualr.edu for more information about UALR. Little Rock is the capital city and the largest metropolitan area in Arkansas, boasting affordable housing, cultural attractions, and proximity to wilderness and recreational areas. UALR offers a competitive salary and attractive fringe benefits.
To apply, submit a letter of application (Referencing Position R99296-01), curriculum vitae, a statement of leadership and administrative philosophy, and names of and contact information for four references to: Associate Professor Joseph D. Giammo, Interim Chair, Search Committee, Department of Political Science, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Avenue, Little Rock AR 72204, jdgiammo@ualr.edu. Deadline for application is October 15, 2011, or until a suitable candidate is identified.
This position will be subject to a pre-employment criminal and financial history background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/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 at Little Rock is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. The person hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.