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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.
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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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Verify your cap-exempt status early
Many universities and nonprofit research institutions qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, letting them file your petition any time without waiting for the annual selection cycle. Confirm this with HR before you negotiate a start date, since it changes your entire timeline.
Match your degree field to the role
USCIS requires a direct theoretical link between your degree discipline and the courses you'll teach. A chemistry PhD supporting a biochemistry professorship is straightforward; a broader or interdisciplinary appointment may need additional documentation tying your credentials to the specific instructional duties.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor salary talks
Teaching Professor prevailing wages vary significantly by institution type, geographic area, and academic rank. Pull the DOL wage level for your SOC code and metro area before your offer letter arrives so you can confirm the proposed salary meets the LCA certification threshold.
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Secure a separate LCA for each campus worksite
If your appointment spans multiple campuses or you'll teach at an off-site location, each worksite requires its own certified LCA before you work there. Flag multi-campus duties to your HR or immigration counsel before USCIS files the I-129 petition.
Request an expedited timeline for academic hiring cycles
Faculty hiring typically concludes in spring for fall semester starts. Ask whether the institution will file a premium processing request with USCIS to get a decision within 15 business days, ensuring your status is confirmed before the academic year begins.
H-1B Visa Teaching Professor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Teaching Professor role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Teaching Professor positions at accredited colleges and universities typically qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require at least a master's degree, and most institutions treat a terminal degree as the minimum credential. USCIS evaluates the specific instructional duties and required qualifications listed in the job posting, so the offer letter and position description need to reflect that degree-level requirement clearly.
Are universities and colleges cap-exempt H-1B employers?
Most accredited nonprofit universities and colleges qualify as cap-exempt institutions under the H-1B rules, which means they can file your I-129 petition at any time without competing in the annual cap selection process. Affiliated research institutes or for-profit education companies may not share that exemption, so verify the institution's cap-exempt status before assuming your petition can be filed immediately.
How does the H-1B LCA process work for Teaching Professors?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL certifying that your offered compensation meets the prevailing wage for the Teaching Professor role in the specific metro area where you'll work. The LCA must be certified before USCIS will accept the I-129 petition. If you'll teach at more than one campus, each physical worksite location requires its own certified LCA on file.
How do I find universities actively sponsoring H-1B visas for Teaching Professor roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history by role and location, so you can focus on institutions that have already navigated the sponsorship process for Teaching Professor positions. Filtering by academic employer type and geography helps you prioritize departments with established immigration infrastructure over those filing for the first time.
What happens to my H-1B status if my faculty appointment ends or is not renewed?
H-1B status is tied to your specific employer and position, so a non-renewal or termination ends your authorized status. You have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another valid visa status, or depart the United States. If a new institution is willing to sponsor you, they can file a transfer petition and you can begin work once USCIS receives it, without waiting for approval.