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Closing Date:
Type of Position:
Faculty - Non-Tenure
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 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.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu): Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department:
Marketing
Summary of Job Duties:
The Department of Marketing in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Teaching Assistant Professor of Marketing, beginning August 2027. The role is a chance to join a nationally ranked business school in one of the country's most dynamic business communities.
We are looking for someone who has chosen a teaching-focused academic career and wants to build that career in a department that highly values excellence in teaching. Because most of this role is spent in the classroom with students, the department is looking for someone whose expertise, industry experience, and curiosity will shape that time.
Courses will be assigned based on departmental needs and on the strengths of the hire.
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.
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:
- Business terminal degree (PhD or DBA) from an AACSB-accredited (or equivalent) college of business, conferred by the time the candidate begins the position from an accredited institution of higher education
- Experience teaching at the university level
- Qualifications enabling them to be classified as a Scholarly Academic or Practice Academic under AACSB standards – this could include recent Ph.D. attainment, publications and/or sustained professional engagement through outreach, consulting, or other industry-facing activities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. from an institution with an R1 Carnegie Classification, conferred by the time the candidate begins the position from an accredited institution of higher education
- Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching in a business school
- Substantive industry work experience in marketing or a related field
- Ongoing engagement with industry through consulting, advisory roles, partnerships, or experiential learning projects
- Active involvement in scholarly research, conference presentations, or practitioner and popular press writing
Qualification Equivalencies:
Additional Information:
The Marketing department is known for its collegiality. Across every faculty role, our 25 full-time colleagues are driven researchers and dedicated teachers, and several have earned teaching awards. Together they teach at every level of marketing education, from the BSBA through the MBA and Master of Science in Marketing to the PhD.
The non-tenure-track faculty are a close and accomplished group with a reputation for excellent teaching. Many come to the college from industry and remain closely connected to it. They partner with groups such as the Retail Advisory Board and the Sales Advisory Board to bring companies into the classroom through experiential and service-learning projects.
Walton College faculty collaborate with Walmart, Sam's Club, J.B. Hunt, and Tyson Foods, along with the many consumer-products and agency teams based here, including Procter & Gamble, General Mills, PepsiCo, and Saatchi & Saatchi X. The department also supports the college's strategic retail and professional sales programs. Walton students learn alongside the people who run these businesses, and Walton faculty help make those connections meaningful.
The teaching faculty contribute intellectually in different ways. Some publish peer-reviewed research. Others write for practitioners and popular audiences, consult, or lead industry collaborations that raise the university's profile. It is the goal of the college and the department that each colleague grows in the direction of their own strengths.
For more information about the department and the region: https://walton.uark.edu/about/
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Other (see special instructions for details)
Optional Documents:
- Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Jeff Murray
Chair of the Department of Marketing
Sam M. Walton College of Business
Jmurray@walton.uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants should submit the following by January 15, 2027. Applications received by January 15, 2027, will receive full consideration, but applications will remain open until the position is filled.
1) A letter of application (two pages or fewer) that addresses:
a) why you have chosen a teaching-focused career, and what your classroom looks like
b) the areas of marketing you are prepared to teach, and the industry experience you bring to them
c) how you have used, or hope to use, experiential learning that partners with businesses
d) how you plan to stay intellectually active, whether through research, writing, or engagement with industry
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Official teaching evaluations
4) Examples of intellectual contribution, such as published or working research papers, practitioner or popular press writing, or a summary of industry engagement
For candidates who expect to complete the PhD by August 2027, a brief description of the dissertation and the expected timeline for completion. The doctoral degree must be completed before employment begins.
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 equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
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 preference, 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
Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions.
Students at all University of Arkansas institutions will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students.”
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Student Jobs at UAF.”
All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.
Closing Date:
Type of Position:
Faculty - Non-Tenure
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 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.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu): Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department:
Marketing
Summary of Job Duties:
The Department of Marketing in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Teaching Assistant Professor of Marketing, beginning August 2027. The role is a chance to join a nationally ranked business school in one of the country's most dynamic business communities.
We are looking for someone who has chosen a teaching-focused academic career and wants to build that career in a department that highly values excellence in teaching. Because most of this role is spent in the classroom with students, the department is looking for someone whose expertise, industry experience, and curiosity will shape that time.
Courses will be assigned based on departmental needs and on the strengths of the hire.
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.
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:
- Business terminal degree (PhD or DBA) from an AACSB-accredited (or equivalent) college of business, conferred by the time the candidate begins the position from an accredited institution of higher education
- Experience teaching at the university level
- Qualifications enabling them to be classified as a Scholarly Academic or Practice Academic under AACSB standards – this could include recent Ph.D. attainment, publications and/or sustained professional engagement through outreach, consulting, or other industry-facing activities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. from an institution with an R1 Carnegie Classification, conferred by the time the candidate begins the position from an accredited institution of higher education
- Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching in a business school
- Substantive industry work experience in marketing or a related field
- Ongoing engagement with industry through consulting, advisory roles, partnerships, or experiential learning projects
- Active involvement in scholarly research, conference presentations, or practitioner and popular press writing
Qualification Equivalencies:
Additional Information:
The Marketing department is known for its collegiality. Across every faculty role, our 25 full-time colleagues are driven researchers and dedicated teachers, and several have earned teaching awards. Together they teach at every level of marketing education, from the BSBA through the MBA and Master of Science in Marketing to the PhD.
The non-tenure-track faculty are a close and accomplished group with a reputation for excellent teaching. Many come to the college from industry and remain closely connected to it. They partner with groups such as the Retail Advisory Board and the Sales Advisory Board to bring companies into the classroom through experiential and service-learning projects.
Walton College faculty collaborate with Walmart, Sam's Club, J.B. Hunt, and Tyson Foods, along with the many consumer-products and agency teams based here, including Procter & Gamble, General Mills, PepsiCo, and Saatchi & Saatchi X. The department also supports the college's strategic retail and professional sales programs. Walton students learn alongside the people who run these businesses, and Walton faculty help make those connections meaningful.
The teaching faculty contribute intellectually in different ways. Some publish peer-reviewed research. Others write for practitioners and popular audiences, consult, or lead industry collaborations that raise the university's profile. It is the goal of the college and the department that each colleague grows in the direction of their own strengths.
For more information about the department and the region: https://walton.uark.edu/about/
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Other (see special instructions for details)
Optional Documents:
- Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Jeff Murray
Chair of the Department of Marketing
Sam M. Walton College of Business
Jmurray@walton.uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants should submit the following by January 15, 2027. Applications received by January 15, 2027, will receive full consideration, but applications will remain open until the position is filled.
1) A letter of application (two pages or fewer) that addresses:
a) why you have chosen a teaching-focused career, and what your classroom looks like
b) the areas of marketing you are prepared to teach, and the industry experience you bring to them
c) how you have used, or hope to use, experiential learning that partners with businesses
d) how you plan to stay intellectually active, whether through research, writing, or engagement with industry
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Official teaching evaluations
4) Examples of intellectual contribution, such as published or working research papers, practitioner or popular press writing, or a summary of industry engagement
For candidates who expect to complete the PhD by August 2027, a brief description of the dissertation and the expected timeline for completion. The doctoral degree must be completed before employment begins.
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 equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
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 preference, 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
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Assistant Teaching Professor
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
An earned doctorate or a master's degree plus five years of progressive teaching and research experience qualifies you for EB-2. Gather official transcripts, degree certificates, and documentation of any peer-reviewed publications or grants before you start applying.
Target tenure-track lines at research universities
Tenure-track and renewable assistant professor positions at R1 and R2 research universities are far more likely to include PERM sponsorship than adjunct or visiting roles. Focus your applications on faculty lines explicitly listed as eligible for permanent residence.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify colleges and universities with a documented history of sponsoring foreign faculty for employment-based green cards, so you can prioritize outreach to departments that have already navigated the PERM process for academic roles.
Understand the PERM recruitment test before negotiating
DOL requires your employer to run a good-faith recruitment test before filing PERM, proving no qualified U.S. workers were available. This process typically takes several months and must be completed before any I-140 petition can be filed, so factor this timeline into your offer negotiation.
Check your priority date against the OFLC Wage Search
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offered position matches at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and geographic area before PERM is filed. A wage below the DOL level will cause certification to fail and restart the clock.
Preserve your priority date if you change institutions
Once your original employer's I-140 is approved, your priority date can transfer to a new employer's I-140. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also allows you to move to a same or similar occupational role without losing your place in the queue.
Green Card Assistant Teaching Professor: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers assistant teaching professor roles, EB-2 or EB-3?
Most assistant teaching professor positions qualify under EB-2, because the role typically requires a doctorate or a master's degree plus substantial progressive experience in a specialized academic field. EB-3 applies if the employer documents the position as requiring at least a bachelor's degree. The sponsoring institution chooses the category when it files the PERM labor certification with DOL.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for academic faculty?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence rather than a temporary work status. It requires PERM labor certification filed with DOL, a prevailing wage determination, a recruitment test, and then an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country numerical limits mean nationals of high-demand countries may wait years before an immigrant visa number is available, unlike H-1B visa status which begins on approval.
How do I find universities that will sponsor a green card for a teaching position?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. colleges and universities with a verified history of employment-based green card sponsorship for faculty roles. Many institutions sponsor selectively depending on department budget, the seniority of the position, and whether the hire is tenure-track rather than visiting or adjunct.
What does the PERM process involve for assistant teaching professor roles?
PERM requires your employer to file a prevailing wage determination request with DOL, run a good-faith recruitment campaign demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers applied, and then submit the ETA Form 9089 for certification. For academic roles, DOL allows a special recruitment process that includes journal advertisements and campus postings. Only after PERM certifies can your employer file an I-140 petition with USCIS.
Can I change institutions while my green card application is pending?
Yes, in two distinct situations. Once your original employer's I-140 is approved, a new employer can file a fresh I-140 and you can retain your original priority date. Separately, if your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you transfer to the same or a similar occupational role without abandoning your pending adjustment of status application.