Assistant/Associate Professor of Marketing (Open Rank)

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Closing Date:

08/01/2025

Type of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure TrackNo

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)Yes

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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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:

Marketinghttps://walton.uark.edu/departments/marketing/index.php

Summary of Job Duties:

The Department of Marketing in the Sam M. Walton College of Business is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Marketing (Open Rank). Candidates should demonstrate the potential to publish in top-tier academic journals and contribute meaningfully to the field of marketing research. In addition to maintaining an active research agenda, the successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses, mentor Ph.D. students, and engage in service activities at the Department, College, and University levels, consistent with the rank. Opportunities may also be available to teach graduate courses and participate in Executive Education programs.

The Walton College is the largest college at the University of Arkansas, and Marketing is its second-largest undergraduate major. The Department offers a B.S.B.A. in Marketing, a Master of Science in Marketing with a focus on brand management, and a Ph.D. in Marketing. Students benefit from the department’s strong industry connections, including collaborations with Walmart, J.B. Hunt Transport Inc., Sam’s Club, Tyson Foods, and other major companies headquartered in Northwest Arkansas.

The department emphasizes two strategic initiatives: strategic retail and professional sales. It hosts a retail shopper marketing brand challenge and one of the largest internal sales competitions in the country, with partners such as Walmart, Sam’s Club, Tyson Foods, General Mills, Kimberly-Clark, International Paper, Hormel, Kraft Heinz Co., NielsenIQ, Procter & Gamble, Saatchi & Saatchi X, and Nestlé. The department also works closely with the Retail Advisory Board to drive curriculum innovation and programming.

Additionally, the department is 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 across the Southeastern U.S. Graduates of the department’s Ph.D. program have secured placements at institutions such as LSU, Villanova University, University of Mississippi, Colorado State University, Portland State University, Wayne State University, and Clemson University, among others. As of Fall 2025, the department includes 25 full-time faculty members and 5–6 doctoral students in residence. Tenure-track and tenured faculty are active scholars who regularly publish in top-tier marketing journals. Several faculty members have received distinguished research and teaching awards from the Walton College.

Northwest Arkansas (NWA) is consistently ranked among the top 10 places to live in the U.S. The region includes the connected communities of Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville, nestled near the Boston and Ouachita Mountains. NWA offers a 40-mile paved Razorback Greenway for walking, running, and biking, as well as lakes, rivers, waterfalls, farmers markets, museums, theaters, restaurants, and more.

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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in marketing (not DBA) or a closely related field from an AACSB accredited College of Business, conferred by the time the candidate begins the position

• A demonstrated potential for publishing in 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:

• Two or more years of experience as an Assistant Professor

• A demonstrated record of publishing in top-tier marketing journals

• Academic research and/or teaching experience in consumer behavior, digital marketing, retail, or services

• Evidence of student experiential learning opportunities in the classroom

• Demonstrated ability to teach or mentor doctoral students

• Relevant industry work experience

Additional Information:

Commensurate with education and experience.Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Other (see special instructions for details)Proof of Veteran StatusDaniel Villanova, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor | Doctoral Program Director
Department of Marketing
[email protected]

Leah Smith, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Marketing
[email protected]

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:

Required Documents to Apply:

Applicants should submit a Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Copy of official course evaluations, Journal publication and/or job market paper by August 1st, 2025. Applications received by the date above will receive full consideration, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

In "Other" documents area, please upload a Copy of official course evaluations.

The application letter and CV should include the following evidence:

• Evidence of potential for publishing in top-tier marketing journals.
• Evidence of high-quality teaching in undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
• Evidence of any preferred qualifications that the applicant meets.
• Explanation of interest or experience in teaching courses that incorporate experiential learning to assist businesses and collaborating on research with industry partners.

References for finalists will be checked.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes