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Closing Date:
Type of Position:
Faculty - Non-Tenure
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type:
Annual Appointment (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:
Associate Vice Chancellor for Research
Summary of Job Duties:
The University of Arkansas seeks an accomplished practitioner-leader to serve as Professor of Practice / Executive Director for Lithium and Critical Minerals Research Initiative, with a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track appointment as an open-rank Professor of Practice. The Executive Director reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Strategy in the Division of Research and Innovation and is based in Fayetteville, Arkansas with substantial statewide travel and regular presence in South Arkansas.
The initiative advances Lithium and Critical Minerals, one of five priority research growth areas in the 150 Forward Reaching Higher strategic plan. Candidates whose qualifications derive primarily from leadership in industry, government, a national laboratory, economic development, or a research consortium are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will be committed to the University’s land-grant mission and to partnerships that create durable benefits for Arkansas communities.
The Executive Director will integrate research, education, workforce development, industry and government engagement, commercialization, and regional economic opportunity. The leader will build faculty teams, partnerships, and fundable concepts across lithium extraction and processing, battery and advanced materials, water and environmental systems, supply chains, policy, and workforce development.
Specific duties include:
-
Strategy and initiative leadership (20%): Develop and implement a university-wide strategy, governance, and operating plan.
-
Research development and funding (30%): Build interdisciplinary faculty teams and a pipeline of major proposals and agency engagement.
-
External, statewide, and workforce partnerships (30%): Serve as the front door for industry, government, and national laboratories, and build partnerships in South Arkansas.
-
Administration, budget, and coordination (20%): Manage budget and operations, and coordinate with University offices.
Candidates whose qualifications derive primarily from leadership in industry, government, a national laboratory, economic development, or a research consortium are encouraged to apply. Consistent with APS 1405.11, the Professor of Practice title is intended for practitioners with long-term, extensive professional experience rather than solely scholarly credentials. The ideal candidate will be committed to the University’s land-grant mission and to partnerships that create durable benefits for Arkansas communities.
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:
- A Ph.D. or other doctoral degree in engineering, geosciences, chemistry, materials science, environmental science, economics, supply chain, or a related discipline AND at least six (6) years of relevant professional practice or applied research experience in industry, government, national laboratories, or applied research programs
OR
- A Master’s degree in a relevant field AND at least twelve (12) years of relevant professional experience, of which at least six (6) years must be applied research experience in critical minerals and/or lithium (e.g., resource characterization, extraction, processing, refining, battery materials, recycling, or technology development and scale-up)
Relevant combination of education and experience may be considered for the above qualifications
Rank will be determined by qualifications and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
-
Experience in critical minerals, lithium, batteries, mineral processing, energy systems, advanced manufacturing, water and environmental systems, extractive industries, supply chains, or logistics
-
Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives, including interdisciplinary research teams, large-scale proposals, university-industry collaborations, consortia, or public-private partnerships
-
Experience working with federal agencies (e.g., U.S. Department of Energy, Department of Defense, Department of the Interior/U.S. Geological Survey, National Science Foundation, or Department of Commerce), national laboratories, technology commercialization, intellectual property, sponsored research, or industry contracting
-
Experience with workforce partnerships, community colleges, employer-aligned education, economic development, or regional innovation initiatives, including work in Arkansas, South Arkansas, or lithium development associated with the Smackover Formation
-
Experience managing budgets, teams, and advisory structures, and launching or growing a center, institute, consortium, or comparable initiative
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-
Knowledge of the critical minerals and lithium value chain, including technology, markets, policy, and supply-chain considerations
-
Strong communication, facilitation, project-management, and relationship-management skills, including translating technical information for varied audiences
-
Ability to translate strategy into priorities, workplans, and timely, sound decisions, and to coordinate complex work
-
Ability to build trust and work effectively across boundaries with faculty, administrators, technical professionals, industry and government leaders, workforce partners, and communities
-
Ability and willingness to travel substantially within Arkansas, with regular in-person presence in South Arkansas, and nationally as needed
Qualification Equivalencies:
Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the qualification listed above.
Additional Information:
Not eligible for tenure. Initial appointment is annual and renewable; a merit-based, multi-year appointment may be considered at hire. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV or résumé, a two-page leadership vision statement, and three professional references for consideration.
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), Writing Sample
Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Jeyam Subbiah, jsubbiah@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:
Please attach your two-page leadership vision statement where indicated.
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:
Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Talking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Talking
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:
Annual Appointment (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:
Associate Vice Chancellor for Research
Summary of Job Duties:
The University of Arkansas seeks an accomplished practitioner-leader to serve as Professor of Practice / Executive Director for Lithium and Critical Minerals Research Initiative, with a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track appointment as an open-rank Professor of Practice. The Executive Director reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Strategy in the Division of Research and Innovation and is based in Fayetteville, Arkansas with substantial statewide travel and regular presence in South Arkansas.
The initiative advances Lithium and Critical Minerals, one of five priority research growth areas in the 150 Forward Reaching Higher strategic plan. Candidates whose qualifications derive primarily from leadership in industry, government, a national laboratory, economic development, or a research consortium are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will be committed to the University’s land-grant mission and to partnerships that create durable benefits for Arkansas communities.
The Executive Director will integrate research, education, workforce development, industry and government engagement, commercialization, and regional economic opportunity. The leader will build faculty teams, partnerships, and fundable concepts across lithium extraction and processing, battery and advanced materials, water and environmental systems, supply chains, policy, and workforce development.
Specific duties include:
-
Strategy and initiative leadership (20%): Develop and implement a university-wide strategy, governance, and operating plan.
-
Research development and funding (30%): Build interdisciplinary faculty teams and a pipeline of major proposals and agency engagement.
-
External, statewide, and workforce partnerships (30%): Serve as the front door for industry, government, and national laboratories, and build partnerships in South Arkansas.
-
Administration, budget, and coordination (20%): Manage budget and operations, and coordinate with University offices.
Candidates whose qualifications derive primarily from leadership in industry, government, a national laboratory, economic development, or a research consortium are encouraged to apply. Consistent with APS 1405.11, the Professor of Practice title is intended for practitioners with long-term, extensive professional experience rather than solely scholarly credentials. The ideal candidate will be committed to the University’s land-grant mission and to partnerships that create durable benefits for Arkansas communities.
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:
- A Ph.D. or other doctoral degree in engineering, geosciences, chemistry, materials science, environmental science, economics, supply chain, or a related discipline AND at least six (6) years of relevant professional practice or applied research experience in industry, government, national laboratories, or applied research programs
OR
- A Master’s degree in a relevant field AND at least twelve (12) years of relevant professional experience, of which at least six (6) years must be applied research experience in critical minerals and/or lithium (e.g., resource characterization, extraction, processing, refining, battery materials, recycling, or technology development and scale-up)
Relevant combination of education and experience may be considered for the above qualifications
Rank will be determined by qualifications and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
-
Experience in critical minerals, lithium, batteries, mineral processing, energy systems, advanced manufacturing, water and environmental systems, extractive industries, supply chains, or logistics
-
Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives, including interdisciplinary research teams, large-scale proposals, university-industry collaborations, consortia, or public-private partnerships
-
Experience working with federal agencies (e.g., U.S. Department of Energy, Department of Defense, Department of the Interior/U.S. Geological Survey, National Science Foundation, or Department of Commerce), national laboratories, technology commercialization, intellectual property, sponsored research, or industry contracting
-
Experience with workforce partnerships, community colleges, employer-aligned education, economic development, or regional innovation initiatives, including work in Arkansas, South Arkansas, or lithium development associated with the Smackover Formation
-
Experience managing budgets, teams, and advisory structures, and launching or growing a center, institute, consortium, or comparable initiative
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-
Knowledge of the critical minerals and lithium value chain, including technology, markets, policy, and supply-chain considerations
-
Strong communication, facilitation, project-management, and relationship-management skills, including translating technical information for varied audiences
-
Ability to translate strategy into priorities, workplans, and timely, sound decisions, and to coordinate complex work
-
Ability to build trust and work effectively across boundaries with faculty, administrators, technical professionals, industry and government leaders, workforce partners, and communities
-
Ability and willingness to travel substantially within Arkansas, with regular in-person presence in South Arkansas, and nationally as needed
Qualification Equivalencies:
Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the qualification listed above.
Additional Information:
Not eligible for tenure. Initial appointment is annual and renewable; a merit-based, multi-year appointment may be considered at hire. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV or résumé, a two-page leadership vision statement, and three professional references for consideration.
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), Writing Sample
Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Jeyam Subbiah, jsubbiah@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:
Please attach your two-page leadership vision statement where indicated.
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:
Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Talking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Talking
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
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Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates Practice Director roles by whether the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Document how your degree directly relates to the practice area you'll oversee, not just management broadly.
Research LCA filings by practice area
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up certified Labor Condition Applications for Practice Director titles in your specialty. This shows you which employers have already navigated the DOL filing process for this exact role type.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate's verified employer database
Search Practice Director roles on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history by role and location. This cuts out organizations that have never sponsored the position and focuses your search where sponsorship is already established.
Prepare a degree-to-duties narrative before interviews
Employers sponsoring H-1B petitions for Practice Directors need to demonstrate specialty occupation in the I-129. Walk into interviews ready to articulate exactly how your graduate degree in your field, not general business, underpins your day-to-day director responsibilities.
Confirm each worksite has its own certified LCA
Practice Directors often oversee multiple clinic locations or office sites. Each distinct worksite requires its own DOL-certified LCA before work begins there. Raise this with HR early so your employer files correctly from the start of your engagement.
Account for cap timing when negotiating start dates
H-1B status is capped at three years initially, extendable to six years total, and subject to an annual cap with selection rules that have changed recently. Build buffer into your offer negotiation so your start date isn't contingent on a cap slot your employer hasn't secured yet.
H-1B Visa Practice Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Practice Director role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position is grounded in a specific discipline such as healthcare administration, clinical psychology, physical therapy, or a related field requiring at least a bachelor's degree in that area. The qualifying factor is whether the director duties are inseparable from that specialized knowledge. A general management title without a defined degree requirement in a specific field would not qualify, so the job description must clearly tie leadership responsibilities to a particular academic discipline.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Practice Directors?
Healthcare systems, behavioral health organizations, rehabilitation networks, and professional services firms are the most active sponsors for this title. Academic medical centers and large outpatient clinic groups also sponsor regularly. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for director-level roles, so you can target organizations that have already completed the DOL and USCIS filing process for comparable positions.
What documents should I prepare before my employer starts the H-1B petition?
Your employer's immigration counsel will need your academic transcripts, degree certificates, and a detailed resume showing how your degree-level training connects directly to your Practice Director duties. If your degree is from outside the United States, a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization is typically required. USCIS may also request professional licenses if your specialty area is a licensed field, so gather those in advance.
Can my employer use one LCA if I manage practices across several locations?
No. DOL requires a separate certified LCA for each worksite where you'll perform H-1B work. If your Practice Director role involves regular supervision across multiple clinic sites or offices, your employer must file individual LCAs for each location before you work there. This is a common compliance issue for directors with multi-site oversight responsibilities, so address it with HR before your start date.
How long does H-1B status last for a Practice Director position?
USCIS grants H-1B status for up to three years on the initial approval, with one extension available for a total of six years. After six years, continued H-1B status requires an approved I-140 immigrant petition or other qualifying circumstances under AC21 portability rules. If your employer sponsors your green card early in your tenure, that six-year clock can be extended while your permanent residency case progresses.