Assistant Professor of Accounting
Job Description
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 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.
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:
Accounting
Department's Website:
https://walton.uark.edu/departments/accounting
Summary of Job Duties:
The William Dillard Department of Accounting in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas seeks applications from interested candidates to fill a Tenure Track Assistant Professor position effective August 11, 2025. Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience.
Tenure-track faculty of Accounting are expected to conduct research, publish in peer reviewed journals, teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, and fulfill other related service activities on behalf of the department, college, and/or university. Regular on-campus availability and in-person teaching are essential functions and required for faculty members of the Sam M. Walton College of Business.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance on campus is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
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Hold a Ph.D. (or expect to complete a Ph.D. by August 11, 2025) with an emphasis in accounting from a nationally or internationally accredited university
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Demonstrated potential to publish in top-tier peer-reviewed accounting journals
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Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality teaching in undergraduate and/or graduate courses
Preferred Qualifications:
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Recent graduate with PhD, within the last 3 years
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Demonstrated potential to provide high-quality teaching in auditing courses
Additional Information:
The William Dillard Department of Accounting: The department develops outstanding students and faculty who meaningfully impact the global accounting community. The department currently has eleven tenured or tenure-track faculty members, eight teaching/clinical faculty members, eight full-time instructors, and several part-time instructors. The department offers an undergraduate degree program in accounting and graduate programs at both the master’s and doctoral levels. The department also offers a five-year integrated program, which leads to the simultaneous awarding of an undergraduate degree and a master’s degree. The department’s programs are accredited by the AACSB, which ensures quality and promotes excellence and continuous improvement in undergraduate and graduate education. The department was named as part of a gift provided in honor of William Dillard Sr.
The Sam M. Walton College of Business: The Sam M. Walton College of Business promotes the values of being “EPIC”, which stands for Excellence, Professionalism, Innovation and Collegiality. The Walton College has nearly 9,000 students. The Walton College has an innovative cross-functional business core program that focuses on business processes, and several new cross-disciplinary minors and concentrations. The Walton 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 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.
Location: The University of Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, in the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas. Fayetteville offers a high quality of life, a mild climate, excellent health care, a variety of restaurants, a cost of living index of 92.9, and is minutes from lakes and rivers for fishing, swimming, and boating. Fayetteville’s Walton Arts Center and TheatreSquared offer a rich variety of Broadway, symphony, dance, jazz, and other performances and special events. US News consistently ranks Fayetteville among the 10 best places to live in the U.S., with the most recent ranking (2023) of #10. Fayetteville is a city of approximately 85,000 with a regional (Northwest Arkansas) population of about 535,000. Northwest Arkansas has one of the highest growth rates in the U.S. and was ranked 40th among the “best places for Business and Careers” by Forbes in 2023. Several Fortune 500 companies have their headquarters in Northwest Arkansas, including Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt Transportation.
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:
Jonathan Shipman
Professor and Chair of the Department of Accounting
Sam M. Walton College of Business
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
JShipman@walton.uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
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 inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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:
Hearing, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
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