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Teaching Assistant Professor of Marketing

University of Arkansas

Job Description

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Type of Position:

Faculty - Non-Tenure


Workstudy Position:

No


Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)

 

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)


Sponsorship Available:

No


Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

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.

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Department:

Marketing


Department's Website:

index.php


Summary of Job Duties:

The Department of Marketing in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor position to start Fall 2025. This is a non-tenure track position that offers an opportunity to teach traditional face-to-face classes. We seek candidates with diverse skills and abilities who want to play a meaningful role in the life of the Sam M. Walton College of Business.

The desired candidate is expected to teach up to a 4/4 load per academic year with the potential to teach in the master’s program.

The candidate will also be expected to remain academically qualified as a Scholarly Academic or Practice Academic under AACSB guidelines – this could include recent publications in peer reviewed journals and/or engagement in professional practice through outreach, consulting, or other activities consistent with AACSB standards. The candidate selected will fulfill University, College, and Departmental service requirements consistent with the rank and primarily teach undergraduate courses such Intro to Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Marketing Research, Marketing Management, and other similar courses as needed by the department.

Regular on-campus availability, in-person teaching, and active contribution to the life of the department, including exhibiting respect and cooperation in shared academic and administrative tasks are essential duties.


Qualifications:
 
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Doctorate in Marketing or a closely related field from an AACSB (or equivalent) accredited College of Business, conferred by the time the candidate begins the position
  • Experience teaching at the university level
  • Qualifications enabling them to be classified as a Scholarly Academic or Practice Academic under AACSB standards – this could include recent Ph.D. attainment, publications in peer reviewed journals and/or engagement in professional practice through outreach, consulting, or other activities consistent with AACSB standards
 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. from an institution with an R1 Carnegie Classification, conferred by the time the candidate begins the position
  • At least one year of teaching experience at the university level
  • Evidence of high-quality undergraduate teaching in a business school
  • Relevant industry work experience
  • Active involvement in scholarly research and academic conference paper presentations

Additional Information:
 
The Department of Marketing graduates the greatest number of students in the Sam M. Walton College of Business. We offer a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with a Strategic Retail Program and a Professional Sales Program. We also offer a Master of Science in Marketing focusing on brand management and a Ph.D. in Marketing. Our students ultimately benefit because our faculty collaborate with Walmart, J. B. Hunt Transport Inc., Procter & Gamble, General Mills, Sam’s Club, and other leading companies with headquarters or offices in Northwest Arkansas.
 

In Fall of 2025, we will have 30 full-time faculty members in residence. Our full-time faculty have earned teaching awards, and our tenure-track faculty are also active research scholars, publishing in top tier marketing journals. Additional information about the department is available at:
index.php
 
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application Requirements

Applicants should submit a letter of application, official teaching evaluations, and curriculum vita by February 20th, 2025. Applications received by the date above will receive full consideration, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The application letter and CV should include the following:

Evidence of interest or experience in teaching courses that incorporate experiential learning to assist businesses.
  • Working academic research papers and/or published academic research.
  • Applicants who expect to complete their Ph.D. by August 2025, should send a brief description of their dissertation and the expected timeline for completion. Completion of the doctoral degree is expected prior to employment for this position.


Finalists will be required to submit three letters of reference.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience.


Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Other (see special instructions for details), Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status


Recruitment Contact Information:

Michele Crippen, Sr. HR Operations, mcrippen@walton.uark.edu


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants should submit official teaching evaluations and can also submit working academic research papers and/or published academic research.

Applicants who expect to complete their Ph.D. by August 2025 should send a brief description of their dissertation and the expected timeline for completion. Completion of the doctoral degree is expected prior to employment for this position.


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

 
The University of Arkansas 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 seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
 
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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.

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