Higher Education Hiring | Assistant/Associate Professor of Marketing (Open Rank) at University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

Assistant/Associate Professor of Marketing (Open Rank)

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University of Arkansas

Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Category: Marketing And Sales
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Description

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Closing Date:

07/18/2024

Type of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

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 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.

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Department:

Marketing

Department's Website:

index.php#

Summary of Job Duties:

The Department of Marketing in the Sam M. Walton College of Business is hiring for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Marketing. Candidates are expected to publish research in top-tier academic journals that contribute to the body of research in marketing. In addition to publishing in elite academic marketing journals, the candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses, mentor Ph.D. students, and fulfill University, College, and Departmental service requirements consistent with the rank. There is also an opportunity to teach graduate courses and be involved with Executive Education programs.

The department is the second largest department Walton College and offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, a Master of Science in Marketing focused on brand management, and a Ph.D. in Marketing. Marketing students ultimately benefit because department faculty collaborate with Walmart, J. B. Hunt Transport Inc., Sam’s Club, Tyson and other leading companies with headquarters or offices in Northwest Arkansas.

The department focuses on two strategic initiatives – sales and retail. It hosts one of the largest internal sales competitions and a retail shopper marketing brand challenge with partners including Walmart, Tyson, General Mills, Kimberly-Clark, Cintas, Fastenal, PepsiCo, TTI/Hart, Hershey’s, Hallmark, and Del Monte. The department also works closely on programming and curriculum innovation with the Retail Advisory Board.

The department is also a member of the Southeast Marketing Symposium (SMS), participating in and hosting an annual event that brings together faculty and doctoral students from 11 leading institutions from the Southeastern US. Graduates of our department’s Ph.D. program have placed at LSU, Villanova University, University of Mississippi, Colorado State University, Portland State University, Wayne State University, and Clemson State University among other universities.

There are currently 24 full-time faculty members and 5 doctoral students in residence, and several new full-time faculty are joining the department in Fall 2024. Full-time tenure-track/tenured faculty are active research scholars who publish in top tier marketing journals, and several full-time faculty members have received distinguished Walton College research and teaching awards. Additional information about the department is linked here: index.php#

NWA is voted one of the top 10 places to live with connected towns of Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville, and surrounding communities that are nestled near the Boston and Ouachita mountains. The region offers a 40-mile paved razorback greenway for walking/running/biking, lakes, waterfalls, rivers, multiple farmers markets, museums, theaters, restaurants and more. northwest-arkansas.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:

Ph.D. in marketing (not DBA) or a closely related field from an AACSB accredited College of Business, conferred by the start of employment
A demonstrated record of publishing in elite, top-tier marketing journals
A demonstrated record of high-quality teaching in undergraduate and/or graduate courses
Classified as a Scholarly Academic by AACSB standards through previous publication in peer-reviewed academic marketing journals

Preferred Qualifications:

At least two years of experience as an Assistant Professor
Relevant industry work experience
Academic research and/or teaching experience in relationship marketing, retail/sales/services, branding, consumer decision-making, and/or digital marketing
Theoretically grounded applied research that demonstrates the potential for industry collaboration
Demonstrated ability to teach or mentor doctoral students

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Judith Anne Garretson Folse
Professor and R.A. and Vivian Young Endowed Chair
Department Chair - Marketing
Jagfolse@walton.uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application Requirements

Applicants should submit a letter of application and curriculum vita by by July 15, 2024. Applications received by the date above will receive full consideration, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The application letter and CV should include the following evidence:

1) Evidence of publishing in elite, top-tier marketing journals.

2) Evidence of high-quality teaching in undergraduate and/or graduate courses.

3) Interest or experience in teaching courses that incorporate experiential learning to assist businesses and collaborating on research with industry partners.

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, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

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