Education OPT Jobs in Arkansas
F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Arkansas education are concentrated at institutions like the University of Arkansas, Arkansas State University, and Little Rock's public school district. Roles in curriculum development, instructional technology, and educational research attract OPT candidates across Fayetteville, Little Rock, and Jonesboro, where university ecosystems and K-12 expansion create steady demand for international talent.
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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.”
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Closing Date:
10/16/2026
Type of Position:
Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type:
Regular
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:
Information Systems
Department's Website:
https://walton.uark.edu/departments/information-systems/
Summary of Job Duties:
The Information Systems department at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level, starting August 16, 2027. The assistant professor will be expected to conduct high-quality research suitable for publication in top-tier journals, teach three courses per year (the normal annual teaching load is three courses for all research-active faculty), and perform services essential to sustaining the local and broader academic community. Courses taught could be a mix of graduate and undergraduate courses, and a mix of face-to-face and online courses, as needed. A successful candidate is expected to contribute to enhancing the reputation and work environment of the Information Systems Department and Walton College.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience; benefits are competitive.
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 Information Systems or a closely related field from an accredited institution conferred by the start of employment
Demonstrated record, or strong potential, of high-quality, original, and independent research
* Candidates must meet standards to be classified as a Scholarly Academic for AACSB purposes
Preferred qualifications:
Strong, high-quality research program, as evidenced by publications or advanced round and active revisions in top-tier journals
Demonstrated evidence, or clear potential, to teach undergraduate and graduate courses effectively
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with department colleagues and administrators
Additional Information:
The Information Systems Department:
The department has eleven tenured or tenure-track faculty members (including four professors who hold positions with endowments and three distinguished professors), in addition to eleven teaching/clinical faculty members, eleven full-time instructors, and several part-time instructors.
The department is ranked in the top 15 departments in the world in the AIS Senior Scholar Basket journals for the last 5-year period (2021-2025). Faculty research interests are diverse and include behavioral research, economics-oriented research, and phenomenon-driven theory construction using computational and qualitative methods. The department values and actively encourages theoretical, methodological and topic diversity. Additionally, departmental faculty includes two AIS LEO award winners, a Decision Sciences Institute Lifetime Distinguished Educator, an IEEE Fellow, three AIS Fellows, two recipients of the AIS/SIGMIS doctoral dissertation award, and one recipient of the AIS Early Career Award. Faculty have received numerous other accolades from major professional societies and have held major editorial and leadership positions.
The Information Systems Department has an active research-oriented Ph.D. program, a Master of Information Systems program, Master of Applied Business Analytics program, Master of Healthcare Business Analytics program, Graduate Certificates, and a BSBA major in Information Systems. The faculty teaches courses in emerging technologies and digital innovation, cybersecurity, business analytics, and enterprise resource planning (ERP). Opportunities are available to develop new, innovative courses.
The department’s programs placed highly in national rankings. The undergraduate program was ranked 18th by U.S. News and World Report in 2025. Its graduate MIS program and its graduate Business Analytics program were ranked 32nd and 62nd U.S. News and World Report in 2026.
The Sam M. Walton College of Business:
The Sam M. Walton College of Business promotes the values of being “EPIC” (reflecting Excellence, Professionalism, Innovation and Collegiality). The Walton College has nearly 10,000 students and an innovative cross-functional business core program that focuses on business processes, and several new cross-disciplinary minors and concentrations. The College has consistently been ranked among the nation’s top 25 public undergraduate business schools since 2005, according to U.S. News and World Report. The college has excellent relationships with local industry partners for academic and research collaborations.
The University of Arkansas:
The flagship campus of the University of Arkansas has a total enrollment of more than 32,000 students. It recently completed a successful capital campaign that raised about $1.45 billion. 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.
For more information about Walton College and the area: https://walton.uark.edu/about/
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:
Abhay Mishra
Professor of Information Systems
Sam M. Walton College of Business
AMishra@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:
This job posting will close at 12:01 AM on 10/15/2026
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:
10/16/2026
Type of Position:
Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type:
Regular
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:
Information Systems
Department's Website:
https://walton.uark.edu/departments/information-systems/
Summary of Job Duties:
The Information Systems department at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level, starting August 16, 2027. The assistant professor will be expected to conduct high-quality research suitable for publication in top-tier journals, teach three courses per year (the normal annual teaching load is three courses for all research-active faculty), and perform services essential to sustaining the local and broader academic community. Courses taught could be a mix of graduate and undergraduate courses, and a mix of face-to-face and online courses, as needed. A successful candidate is expected to contribute to enhancing the reputation and work environment of the Information Systems Department and Walton College.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience; benefits are competitive.
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 Information Systems or a closely related field from an accredited institution conferred by the start of employment
Demonstrated record, or strong potential, of high-quality, original, and independent research
* Candidates must meet standards to be classified as a Scholarly Academic for AACSB purposes
Preferred qualifications:
Strong, high-quality research program, as evidenced by publications or advanced round and active revisions in top-tier journals
Demonstrated evidence, or clear potential, to teach undergraduate and graduate courses effectively
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with department colleagues and administrators
Additional Information:
The Information Systems Department:
The department has eleven tenured or tenure-track faculty members (including four professors who hold positions with endowments and three distinguished professors), in addition to eleven teaching/clinical faculty members, eleven full-time instructors, and several part-time instructors.
The department is ranked in the top 15 departments in the world in the AIS Senior Scholar Basket journals for the last 5-year period (2021-2025). Faculty research interests are diverse and include behavioral research, economics-oriented research, and phenomenon-driven theory construction using computational and qualitative methods. The department values and actively encourages theoretical, methodological and topic diversity. Additionally, departmental faculty includes two AIS LEO award winners, a Decision Sciences Institute Lifetime Distinguished Educator, an IEEE Fellow, three AIS Fellows, two recipients of the AIS/SIGMIS doctoral dissertation award, and one recipient of the AIS Early Career Award. Faculty have received numerous other accolades from major professional societies and have held major editorial and leadership positions.
The Information Systems Department has an active research-oriented Ph.D. program, a Master of Information Systems program, Master of Applied Business Analytics program, Master of Healthcare Business Analytics program, Graduate Certificates, and a BSBA major in Information Systems. The faculty teaches courses in emerging technologies and digital innovation, cybersecurity, business analytics, and enterprise resource planning (ERP). Opportunities are available to develop new, innovative courses.
The department’s programs placed highly in national rankings. The undergraduate program was ranked 18th by U.S. News and World Report in 2025. Its graduate MIS program and its graduate Business Analytics program were ranked 32nd and 62nd U.S. News and World Report in 2026.
The Sam M. Walton College of Business:
The Sam M. Walton College of Business promotes the values of being “EPIC” (reflecting Excellence, Professionalism, Innovation and Collegiality). The Walton College has nearly 10,000 students and an innovative cross-functional business core program that focuses on business processes, and several new cross-disciplinary minors and concentrations. The College has consistently been ranked among the nation’s top 25 public undergraduate business schools since 2005, according to U.S. News and World Report. The college has excellent relationships with local industry partners for academic and research collaborations.
The University of Arkansas:
The flagship campus of the University of Arkansas has a total enrollment of more than 32,000 students. It recently completed a successful capital campaign that raised about $1.45 billion. 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.
For more information about Walton College and the area: https://walton.uark.edu/about/
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:
Abhay Mishra
Professor of Information Systems
Sam M. Walton College of Business
AMishra@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:
This job posting will close at 12:01 AM on 10/15/2026
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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Which education companies and institutions sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Arkansas?
The University of Arkansas system, Arkansas State University, and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock are among the most active employers of F-1 OPT candidates in the state's education sector. Larger K-12 districts such as Little Rock School District and Fayetteville Public Schools have also hired OPT workers in specialized instructional and administrative roles. Educational technology firms operating in Arkansas occasionally sponsor OPT candidates for instructional design and training positions.
Which cities in Arkansas have the most education F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Fayetteville leads due to the University of Arkansas flagship campus driving strong demand for research assistants, instructional coordinators, and academic program staff. Little Rock follows closely, supported by state agency education offices, UALR, and a large K-12 district. Jonesboro, home to Arkansas State University, is a notable third market. Conway also offers opportunities through the University of Central Arkansas and Hendrix College.
What types of education roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Arkansas?
Roles that align with a degree in education, instructional design, educational psychology, or a related field generally qualify for OPT authorization. Common qualifying positions include curriculum developer, instructional technologist, academic advisor, education researcher, and program coordinator. Roles requiring a specific degree-field connection are more straightforward for OPT eligibility. General paraprofessional or classroom aide positions may be harder to justify under OPT's degree-relatedness requirement.
How do I find education F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Arkansas?
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Are there any Arkansas-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in the education sector?
Arkansas public universities follow federal hiring rules and are generally familiar with OPT work authorization, making them more predictable sponsors than smaller private institutions. The state's education sector is heavily anchored in public institutions, so understanding each university's international student office processes is useful. OPT STEM extensions are relevant if your education degree falls under a qualifying CIP code, such as educational technology or learning sciences, which some Arkansas programs offer.