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Closing Date:
11/30/2024
Type of Position:
Faculty - Non-Tenure
No
Job Type:
Academic Term (Fixed Term)
Day Shift (United States of America)
Yes
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.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
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Department:
Strategy, Entrepreneurship & Venture Innovation
https://walton.uark.edu/departments/sevi/index.php
Summary of Job Duties:
The Department of Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Venture Innovation (SEVI) in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas seeks applications from interested candidates for a non-tenure track faculty position of Teaching Assistant Professor with an expected start date of August 2025. This is a 9-month faculty appointment, with possibilities for summer teaching. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
The position holder is expected to teach eight courses (24 credits) per year with a mix of face-to-face and online instruction, as needed, normally with no more than two different course preparations per semester. The specific course assignments will be determined by the department chair based on the needs of the department and the expertise of the faculty member. This position will also be expected to engage in intellectual contributions of the practical and/or academic types and in service activities that contribute to the department, college, university and professional community.
The Sam M. Walton College of Business, founded at the University of Arkansas in 1926 and accredited by AACSB International since 1931, has been ranked as a top 30 public business school for 20 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News currently ranks Walton College 25th (undergraduate) and 36th (MBA) among public business schools. Princeton Review ranks the UofA as the top graduate entrepreneurship program in the SEC, and in the top 50 overall. Four Walton College graduates serve as CEOs of Fortune 500 companies and nearly 30 Walton alumni occupy executive offices at Fortune 500 companies. In 1998, the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation gave the Walton College an endowment of $50 million, at that time the single largest up-front cash gift to a business school. The Walton College had a Fall 2023 enrollment of over 8000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students.
The University of Arkansas and the Walton College offer a clear path for career advancement for non-tenure track faculty. Teaching Assistant Professors who demonstrate excellence in their roles can be promoted to the ranks of Teaching Associate Professor and later to Teaching Professor. Additionally, based on merit, non-tenure track faculty may be eligible for multi-year contracts, typically for terms of three or five years. Current non-tenure track faculty are actively involved in faculty governance at both the college and university levels.
The SEVI department oversees the undergraduate major and minor in innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as undergraduate micro-certificates in outdoor recreation, entrepreneurship, and social innovation. Select SEVI faculty act as mentors for Students Acquiring Knowledge through Enterprise (“S.A.K.E.”), the undergraduate student-run venture program. At the graduate level, the department offers a PhD program in Strategy and Entrepreneurship, a Master of Science in Product Innovation, and a Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship. More information about the SEVI department is available here: https://walton.uark.edu/departments/sevi/index.php#.
Fayetteville is located in Northwest Arkansas, a region with an abundance of natural beauty, culture, business and community. In addition to being home to the Walton College and the University of Arkansas, it is teeming with Fortune 500 companies and dynamic new startups. The region consistently ranks in the top 10 for U.S. News & World Report’s Best Places to Live in the U.S.
Growth in the region has been propelled by the presence of large corporations such as Walmart, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., and Tyson Foods. In addition, the area has emerged as a major hub of Walmart retail vendors – more than 300 of the Fortune 500 companies have a physical presence in the area – which have created a thriving business environment and many job opportunities in the region.
The Northwest Arkansas National Airport is serviced by six airlines and offers daily non-stop flights to 22 major U.S. cities. The area features a variety of outdoor recreational activities with excellent hiking, canoeing, and mountain biking opportunities. The area also features many cultural amenities beyond the university including two symphony orchestras, an outstanding regional theater group, a comprehensive trail system, a botanical garden, and the world-class Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. For more see https://walton.uark.edu/about/fayetteville.php
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have a terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., JD., etc.) from an accredited institution of higher education, conferred by the start of employment
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Business Administration, Management, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education, conferred by the start of employment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff and students
Additional Information:
Applicants should submit a letter of application and a curriculum vita as well as evidence of teaching excellence (i.e., statement of teaching philosophy, student evaluations) by August 19th, 2024 to ensure full consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The search committee may conduct remote interviews with select candidates prior to the application deadline, so early applications are encouraged.
Applicants who have not yet completed their terminal degree but who expect to by August 2025 should send a brief description of their degree progress and the expected timeline for completion. Initial inquiries should be sent to the hiring committee at sevijob@walton.uark.edu .
Finalists will be asked to submit three letters of reference.
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Other (see special instructions for details)
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
sevijob@walton.uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants should submit a letter of application and a curriculum vita as well as evidence of teaching excellence (i.e., statement of teaching philosophy, student evaluations) by August 15, 2024 to ensure full consideration, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The search committee may conduct remote interviews with select candidates prior to the application deadline, so early applications are encouraged.
Applicants who have not yet completed their terminal degree but who expect to by August 2025 should send a brief description of their degree progress and the expected timeline for completion. Initial inquiries should be sent to the hiring committee at sevijob@walton.uark.edu.
Finalists will be asked to submit three letters of reference.
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.
Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
