UASYS

Teaching Assistant Professor of Economics

Fayetteville, AR Full time

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Closing Date:

03/12/2026


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:

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 the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming 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:

Economics


Department's Website:


Summary of Job Duties:

The Sam M. Walton College of Business invites applications for a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics. This 9-month teaching professor position has a four-course teaching requirement each semester (12 credit hours per semester), with a potential mix of face-to-face and online courses, as needed. Teaching responsibilities for this position will involve a mix of Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Econometrics courses at the undergraduate level. The expected start date for the position is August 10, 2026. The appointment is potentially renewable and the salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

This is an in-person position. Most University classes are offered face-to-face and this role requires regular on-campus presence to support high-quality instruction and student learning. Participation in selected departmental or programmatic activities that advance teaching quality and student success is also expected, consistent with the responsibilities of non-tenure track faculty as defined by the academic department.


Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Doctorate in Economics (not ABD)

  • Experience in teaching Economics

  • Demonstrated record of excellent and innovative teaching (candidate should furnish evidence about such activities in the form of a teaching statement or portfolio.) 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience and/or an interest in both face-to-face and online course delivery

  • Currently, or able to qualify as, Practice Academics as defined by AACSB standards (PhD, committed to the teaching mission, some interest in research)

  • Commitment to continued scholarly or professional engagement activity


Additional Information:

Where to Apply: Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, a teaching statement or portfolio, contact information for three references, and samples of research to receive full consideration.  

All application materials must be submitted through this recruitment site.  

Complete applications received by April 5, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Applications received after this date will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position. 

Location: The University of Arkansas is a nationally competitive, student-centered research university with approximately 28,000 students. The Walton College and Accounting Department are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). The Department offers degrees at the Undergraduate, Masters, and Doctoral levels. The city of Fayetteville is located in the northwest corner of the state. It is a city of approximately 70,000 with a regional population of more than 400,000. The region boasts one of the highest growth rates and is consistently listed among the most desirable places to live in the U.S. The Northwest Arkansas region is home to several Fortune 500 companies, a thriving arts community, entrepreneurial investment centers, and outdoor recreation. For more information about the University of Arkansas and surrounding community http://walton.uark.edu/northwest-arkansas.php 


Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience


Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status


Recruitment Contact Information:

Dr. Raja Kali
Chair of the Department of Economics
RKali@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:


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.

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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 orientation, or pregnancy. 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