Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics

The Sam M. Walton College of Business invites application for a two-year non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics. This visiting professor position has a four-course teaching requirement each semester (12 credit hours per semester), with a potential mix of face-to-face and online courses, as needed. The expected start date for the position is Spring 2023, though an earlier start date can be considered for suitable candidates.

Required Qualifications:  Candidates must have a doctorate in economics (not ABD) with a record of excellent teaching experience in economics prior to start of employment.  Excellent and Innovative teaching is a key requirement for this position, and the candidate should furnish evidence about such activities in their CV or cover letter. 

Preferred Qualifications:  Preference will be given to candidates who have experience and/or an interest in both face-to-face and online course delivery.  Preference will also be given to Practice Academics as defined by AACSB standards (PhD, committed to the teaching mission, some interest in research).  Commitment to continued scholarly or professional engagement activity is expected.

Faculty Contact: For more information about this position or questions about requested materials, please contact Dr. Raja Kali at kali@uark.edu.

Where to Apply: Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, evidence of experience with online or hybrid courses, contact information for three references, and samples of research, a statement of experiences and knowledge related to diversity, equity, and inclusion to receive full consideration.

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS/job/Fayetteville/Visiting-Assistant-Professor---9-Month_R0014301-1 at or before September 30, 2022, for full consideration. Applications received after this date will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position. For full consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter/letter of application, curriculum vitae, including evidence of experience with online or hybrid courses, samples of research, a statement of experiences and knowledge related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (for example, ways that DEI is incorporated into teaching, DEI philosophy, experiences teaching or working with diverse students), and contact information for three references. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS/job/Fayetteville/Visiting-Assistant-Professor---9-Month_R0014301-1   Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
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