Teaching Assistant Professor

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, AR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The William Dillard Department of Accounting in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas seeks applications from interested candidates to fill a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor position effective August 16, 2027. A Teaching Assistant Professor is expected to teach eight courses per year with a mix of face-to-face and online courses, as needed. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience; benefits are competitive. 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.

Requirements

• Hold a Ph.D. with an emphasis in accounting from a nationally or internationally accredited university.
• Evidence of high-quality teaching in undergraduate and/or graduate accounting courses.
• Evidence or potential to provide both face-to-face and online undergraduate and/or graduate accounting courses.
• Must meet standards to be classified as Scholarly Academic under AACSB (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.).
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching courses focused on individual and/or corporate taxation.
• Evidence or potential to publish in peer-reviewed accounting journals with a primary research emphasis in tax accounting.

Responsibilities

• Teach eight courses per year with a mix of face-to-face and online courses, as needed.
• Maintain regular on-campus availability.
• Engage in in-person teaching.
• Actively contribute to the life of the department.
• Exhibit respect and cooperation in shared academic and administrative tasks.

Benefits

• University contributions to health insurance
• University contributions to dental insurance
• University contributions to life insurance
• University contributions to disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree