Two Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions – University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Faculty Opportunities: Two Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions – University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

• Institution: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

• College: Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences

• Number of Positions: 2

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Regular, 9-Month, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

• Salary / Remuneration: Commensurate with experience and qualifications; exact salary figures are not specified

• Work Mode: In-Person

• Sponsorship Available: Yes

• Full Consideration Date: October 15, 2026

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

1. Assistant Professor of Communication – Health Communication

• Department: Department of Communication

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: R0091482

• Specialization: Health Communication

• Application Deadline: October 15, 2026 – Full Consideration Date

• Position Type: Tenure-Track Faculty

Overview of Role

The Department of Communication invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Health Communication. This position is part of the University’s Arkansas Health Research and Solutions cluster hire and will contribute to interdisciplinary research addressing major health challenges.

The successful candidate will combine research, teaching, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with particular emphasis on applied and community-engaged Health Communication scholarship.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Health Communication.

• Develop new courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.

• Maintain an active research program in Health Communication.

• Conduct qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed-methods research.

• Pursue peer-reviewed publications and external research funding.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams.

• Engage with community stakeholders and health-related partners.

• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

• Contribute to the Center for Communication Research.

• Participate in departmental, university, and disciplinary service.

Workload Distribution:

• 40% Teaching / Professional Performance

• 40% Research / Scholarly Activities

• 20% Academic Service

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Terminal degree in Communication from an accredited institution, completed by the appointment date.

• Evidence of an active research program in Health Communication.

• Demonstrated teaching experience in Health Communication.

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research record appropriate for an R1 institution.

• Interdisciplinary research experience.

• Experience working in lab-based environments or collaborative research teams.

• Community-engaged research experience.

• Demonstrated potential for externally funded research.

• Publication experience in leading peer-reviewed outlets.

• Experience teaching both lower- and upper-level Health Communication courses.

• Record of academic or professional service.

Application Checklist

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter / Letter of Application

   • Research program highlights

   • Future research plans

   • Evidence of teaching effectiveness

3. List of Courses Taught

4. Up to Three Years of Teaching Effectiveness Evidence

5. Three Professional References

Letters of recommendation will be requested only from candidates selected for interviews.

Application Process

• Application Link: https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/job/Fayetteville/Assistant-Professor-of-Communication_R0091482-1

• Full Consideration Date: October 15, 2026

• Review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

• Search Committee Chair: Dr. Amnee Elkhalid – elkhalid@uark.edu

• Employment is subject to required background screening.

2. Assistant Professor of Early Modern British Literature

• Department: Department of English

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: R0091515

• Specialization: Early Modern British Literature

• Application Deadline: October 15, 2026 – Full Consideration Date

• Position Type: Tenure-Track Faculty

Overview of Role

The Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Early Modern British Literature.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, maintain an active research agenda, contribute to the University’s R1 research mission, mentor students, and participate in academic service.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach two courses per semester.

• Teach Introduction to Shakespeare.

• Develop and teach graduate courses in Early Modern British Literature.

• Teach upper-level Special Topics courses.

• Teach surveys of Early British Literature.

• Teach Introduction to Literature for majors and non-majors.

• Design undergraduate and graduate curricula and syllabi.

• Develop student assessments and writing assignments.

• Mentor and evaluate students.

• Maintain an active research and publication agenda.

• Participate in departmental, college, and university service.

Workload Distribution:

• 40% Teaching / Professional Performance

• 40% Research / Scholarly and Creative Activities

• 20% Academic Service

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Terminal degree in English or a closely related field from an accredited institution, completed by the appointment date.

• Evidence of an active or developing research agenda.

• Demonstrated effectiveness in undergraduate teaching.

• Experience or demonstrated potential to teach an introductory Shakespeare course.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clear and original research agenda with strong publication potential.

• Ability to develop effective undergraduate and graduate courses.

• Ability to teach introductory literature courses for students across disciplines.

• Interest or experience in interdisciplinary and cross-campus collaboration.

• Strong potential to contribute as an active and collegial faculty member.

Application Checklist

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter / Letter of Application

3. Writing Sample – Maximum 12,000 Words

4. Three Professional References

   • Name

   • Title

   • Email

   • Phone Number

Application Process

• Application Link: https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/job/Fayetteville/Assistant-Professor-of-Early-Modern-British-Literature_R0091515-1

• Full Consideration Date: October 15, 2026

• Review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

• Search Committee Chair: Dr. Lora Walsh – ljwalsh@uark.edu

• Employment is subject to criminal background and sex offender registry checks.

General Benefits

Eligible faculty may receive:

• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance.

• University retirement contributions.

• Tuition waivers for eligible employees and family members.

• Paid holidays and leave benefits.

• Additional benefits in accordance with University of Arkansas policies.

Official Careers Website: https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Job Domains:
Health Communication – Communication and Media Studies
Early Modern British Literature – Humanities