Instructor of Marketing (Two Open Positions)

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Closing Date:

04/12/2025

Type of Position:

Faculty - Non-TenureNo

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)Day Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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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

Summary of Job Duties:

The Department of Marketing in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas invites applications for Instructor position to start August 11, 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 Walton College of Business.

The desired candidate is expected to teach up to a 4/4 load per academic year. The candidate will also be expected to remain qualified as a Practice Academic or Instructional Practitioner 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 as 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:

• Master's degree from an AACSB (or equivalent) accredited university -conferred by the start of employment

• At least five years of industry experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional Information:

The Department of Marketing graduates the largest number of students in the Sam M. Walton College of Business. We offer a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with strategic initiatives in sales and retail. 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, FedEx, and other leading companies with headquarters or offices in Northwest Arkansas.  

The Department of Marketing consists of 26 full-time faculty members, more than 20 lecturers, 6-8 doctoral students in residence, a Marketing Program Manager, and an Administrative Support Supervisor, all dedicated to enhancing the department’s impact on students. Our full-time faculty have earned teaching awards and are active research scholars, publishing in top tier marketing academic journals. Additional information about the department is available at: https://walton.uark.edu/departments/marketing/index.php

Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details)Proof of Veteran StatusDr. Judith Anne Garretson Folse
Department Chair, Marketing
Sam M. Walton College of Business
jagfolse@walton.uark.edu

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include the following to receive full consideration for the position:
1) Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2) Curriculum Vitae
3) List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
4) Course evaluations with student comments.

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 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. 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.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes