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Professor of Marketing roles at U.S. universities almost always qualify as specialty occupations, making H-1B visa the primary sponsorship path. Universities filing through the cap-exempt route skip the annual lottery entirely, and many also sponsor permanent residence through the EB-2 or EB-3 categories via PERM labor certification.
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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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Document your teaching portfolio for specialty occupation
Your H-1B petition must prove the role requires a marketing-specific degree, not just any bachelor's. Gather syllabi, course listings, and your institution's hiring criteria to show the direct connection between your credentials and your teaching responsibilities.
Target cap-exempt universities first
Colleges and universities are cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning your petition bypasses the annual lottery entirely. Focus your search on degree-granting institutions rather than corporate marketing roles, where you'd face the 65,000-slot cap and annual registration.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to browse marketing faculty roles at employers with confirmed LCA filing history, so you're applying where sponsorship is already established practice rather than trying to convince an institution to sponsor for the first time.
Align your PERM application with your research specialization
When your employer files PERM labor certification for a green card, the job description must match your actual duties. Ensure your marketing subspecialty, whether digital, consumer behavior, or quantitative methods, is explicitly reflected to avoid a DOL audit or denial.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role level. Run your title and metropolitan area through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer so you understand the wage floor the university is legally required to meet.
Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation argument
If USCIS issues an RFE questioning whether your role qualifies as a specialty occupation, O*NET's occupation profile for Postsecondary Teachers supports the degree-requirement argument. Your institution's HR team should reference it in any response to strengthen the petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Professor of Marketing role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Marketing faculty positions at accredited universities routinely qualify because they require at minimum a master's degree, and typically a doctorate, in marketing or a closely related field. The direct connection between the academic discipline and the job duties satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation definition. Adjunct or visiting lecturer roles may face more scrutiny if the degree requirement isn't explicitly stated in the posting.
Do universities sponsor H-1B visas for marketing professors without lottery risk?
Degree-granting colleges and universities are cap-exempt H-1B employers, so marketing faculty petitions filed through an institution are not subject to the 65,000 annual cap or the registration lottery. This means your employer can file at any point in the year and USCIS processes the petition on a standard timeline, without waiting for an October 1 start date.
How do I find university marketing departments that actively sponsor international faculty?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for academic and marketing roles, so you can identify institutions that have sponsored international faculty before rather than approaching universities with no prior sponsorship track record. Prior filing history is one of the strongest signals that a department has an established HR process for international hires.
Can a marketing professor pursue a green card through their university employer?
Yes. Universities frequently sponsor marketing faculty for EB-2 or EB-3 green cards using the PERM labor certification process. Some senior faculty may qualify for EB-1B as outstanding professors or researchers, which skips PERM entirely and can significantly shorten the timeline. Your eligibility depends on your publication record, citations, awards, and institutional recognition in the marketing field.
What visa options exist if a marketing professor role is at a corporate training institute rather than a university?
Corporate training institutes are typically cap-subject H-1B employers, meaning your petition competes in the annual lottery with a selection rate that has fluctuated significantly in recent years. If you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship, TN visa status may apply under the USMCA college or university teacher category, though the institution must qualify and the role must involve teaching. USCIS guidance on TN eligibility specifies which employer types qualify.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Professor of Marketing jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.