Teaching Assistant Professor of Management

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Faculty - Non-TenureNo

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)Day Shift (United States of America)Yes

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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Department:

Managementhttps://walton.uark.edu

Summary of Job Duties:

The Department of Management in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas is seeking candidates for a Teaching Assistant Professor faculty position with a specialization in organizational behavior or human resources management. The expected start date is August 10, 2026. This is a non-tenure track position that offers an opportunity to teach both traditional and on-line classes in the Department of Management. This Teaching Assistant Professor position has a four-course teaching requirement each semester (12 credit hours per semester), teaching undergraduate courses in organizational behavior and human resource management, and may be asked to teach master’s level courses in the future. The Walton College requires service to the profession, university, and department at a level consistent with faculty rank. We also expect faculty to actively engage in department, college, and university activities at a level consistent with the AACSB designation of a participating faculty member.

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 responsibilities of non-tenure track faculty as defined by the academic department.

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

• Ph.D. (or expect to complete their Ph.D. before the start date) in management or a related discipline (e.g., industrial/organizational psychology) from an AACSB (or equivalent) accredited university 

• Qualified as a Scholarly Academic or Practice Academic under AACSB standards (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) 

• Interest or experience in teaching organizational behavior and human resource management related classes 

• Engagement with the discipline, as indicated by regular attendance at academic conferences or workshops of nationally (or internationally) recognized professional associations (e.g., AOM, SIOP, SMS, SMA, etc.) 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. in Management, Human Resources, Organizational Behavior, or I/O Psychology 

• Strong documented record of excellence and innovation in teaching undergraduate and/or master’s level organizational behavior and/or human resource management related classes using face-to-face and online course delivery methods 

• Demonstrated ability to provide an excellent learning environment in the classroom 

• Demonstrated active engagement with on-campus environment and participation in on-campus activities 

Additional Information:

The Department of Management is comprised of a mix of teaching-focused and-research-focused faculty. The full-time ranked teaching faculty include:  Sarah Lueke, Meline M. Schaffer, Stephen Trainor, and starting fall 2026, Juiyang Chen. The tenured and tenure-track faculty include: John Delery, Ekonkar Kaur, Christopher Rosen, Lauren Simon, Adam Stoverink, Kristina Tirol-Carmody, Michael Wilmot, and starting fall 2026, James Diefendorff, Lindsey Greco, and Rachel Burgess. Our faculty have received teaching awards, best paper awards from journals and conferences, serve in editorial positions of numerous top journals, and have held leadership positions in the Academy of Management. We also have a historically strong doctoral program with a record of placing our students in Research I universities. Information about the department is available at: https://walton.uark.edu/departments/management/index.php

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 15 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News currently ranks Walton College 25th. 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 college has experienced strong growth in enrollment over the past several years (over 19% increase since fall 2022). Fall 2024 enrollment in the Walton College of Business included over 9100 undergraduate and 690 graduate students.  

The Walton College of Business is located on a four-building business campus including the Business Building, housing most undergraduate and Ph.D. education, Willard J. Walker Hall, home of our graduate programs, the Donald W. Reynolds Center for Enterprise Development and the J.B. Hunt Transport Center for Academic Excellence, site of our state-of-the-art behavioral research lab.  

Fayetteville is located in Northwest Arkansas, a region with unmatched natural beauty, culture, business and community. In addition to being home to the Sam M. Walton College of Business and the University of Arkansas, it is teeming with Fortune 500 companies and dynamic new startups. The region has ranked in the Top 10 in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Places to Live in the U.S. for several years. 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 offers daily non-stop flights to 24 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 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. 

Salary commensurate with education and experience.Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)Proof of Veteran StatusProfessor John E. Delery (jdelery@walton.uark.edu)
John H. Tyson Chair and Professor
Head, Department of Management
Sam M. Walton College of Business

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

Where to Apply:

Applicants should submit the following:

1. Letter of application and curriculum vitae.
2. Teaching statement.
3. Evidence of high-quality teaching experience, which could include student evaluations and/or samples of teaching related scholarship or innovations.

Note: References, official transcript for terminal degree and background checks will be required from finalists.

All application materials must be submitted through this recruitment site.
Complete applications received by April 6, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Applications received after this date will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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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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Frequent Physical Activity:

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Occasional Physical Activity:

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Benefits Eligible:

Yes