Associate/Full Professor of Marketing (open rank)
Job Description
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Closing Date:
08/20/2024
Type of Position:
Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type:
Academic Term (Fixed Term)
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
Yes
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
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.
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Department:
Marketing
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Department of Marketing in the Sam M. Walton College of Business is hiring for a tenure-track Associate/Full Professor of Marketing. Candidates are expected to have an established research record in top-tier academic journals with highly cited scholarly publications that show significant contributions to the body of research in marketing. In addition to publishing in elite academic marketing journals, the candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses, mentor Ph.D. students, and fulfill University, College, and Departmental service requirements consistent with the rank. There is also an opportunity to teach graduate courses and be involved with Executive Education programs.
The department is the second largest department in Walton College and offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, a Master of Science in Marketing focused on brand management, and a Ph.D. in Marketing. Marketing students ultimately benefit because department faculty collaborate with Walmart, J. B. Hunt Transport Inc., Sam’s Club, Tyson and other leading companies with headquarters or offices in Northwest Arkansas.
The department focuses on two strategic initiatives – sales and retail. It hosts one of the largest internal sales competitions and a retail shopper marketing brand challenge with partners including Walmart, Tyson, General Mills, Kimberly-Clark, Cintas, Fastenal, PepsiCo, TTI/Hart, Hershey’s, Hallmark, and Del Monte. The department also works closely on programming and curriculum innovation with the Retail Advisory Board.
The department is also a member of the Southeast Marketing Symposium (SMS), participating in and hosting an annual event that brings together faculty and doctoral students from 11 leading institutions from the Southeastern US. Graduates of our department’s Ph.D. program have placed at LSU, Villanova University, University of Mississippi, Colorado State University, Portland State University, Wayne State University, and Clemson University among other universities.
There are currently 24 full-time faculty members and 5 doctoral students in residence, and several new full-time faculty are joining the department in Fall 2024. Full-time tenure-track/tenured faculty are active research scholars who publish in top tier marketing journals, and several full-time faculty members have received distinguished Walton College research and teaching awards. Additional information about the department is linked here: index.php#
NWA is voted one of the top 10 places to live with connected towns of Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville, and surrounding communities that are nestled near the Boston and Ouachita mountains. The region offers a 40-mile paved razorback greenway for walking/running/biking, lakes, waterfalls, rivers, multiple farmers markets, museums, theaters, restaurants and more. northwest-arkansas.php
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:
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Ph.D. in marketing (not DBA) or a closely related field from an AACSB accredited College of Business, conferred by the start of employment
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Tenured Associate Professor or on track to be a tenured Associate Professor
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A demonstrated record of publishing in elite, top-tier marketing journals
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A demonstrated record of high-quality teaching in undergraduate and/or graduate courses
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Classified as a Scholarly Academic by AACSB standards through previous publication in peer-reviewed academic marketing journals
Preferred Qualifications:
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Relevant industry work experience
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Academic research and/or teaching experience in relationship marketing, retail/sales/services, branding, and/or consumer decision-making
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Theoretically grounded applied research that demonstrates the potential for industry collaboration
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Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, and publish research with doctoral students in top tier marketing academic journals
Additional Information:
Applicants should submit a letter of application and curriculum vita by August 19, 2024. Applications received by the date above will receive full consideration, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The application letter and CV should include the following evidence:
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Evidence of publishing in elite, top-tier marketing journals.
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Evidence of high-quality teaching in undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
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Interest or experience in teaching courses that incorporate experiential learning to assist businesses and collaborating on research with industry partners.
References for finalists will be checked.
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Other (see special instructions for details)
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Judith Anne Garretson Folse
Chair of the Department of Marketing
Sam M. Walton College of Business
Jagfolse@walton.uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In "Other" documents area, please upload a Copy of official course evaluations.
Applicants should submit a letter of application and curriculum vita by September 30, 2024. Applications received by the date above will receive full consideration, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The application letter and CV should include the following evidence:
- Evidence of publishing in elite, top-tier marketing journals.
- Evidence of high-quality teaching in undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
- Interest or experience in teaching courses that incorporate experiential learning to assist businesses and collaborating on research with industry partners.
References for finalists will be checked.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
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