Assistant Professor (9‑Month)

About the role

We are seeking a 9‑month Assistant Professor to join the faculty at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. This tenure‑track appointment offers the opportunity to contribute to teaching, research, and service within a vibrant academic community.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in your discipline, fostering student learning and engagement.
• Develop and maintain an active research agenda, seeking external funding and publishing scholarly work.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service, including committees, advising, and outreach.
• Mentor graduate students and contribute to curriculum development.

Required profile

• Doctoral degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated potential for high‑quality teaching and scholarship.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

Required skills

• Effective communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to design and assess academic curricula.
• Proficiency in scholarly research methods.

What we offer

• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, life and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and families.
• 12 paid holidays, immediate leave accrual, and retirement plans with university contributions.
• Access to a dynamic research environment and collaboration with faculty across disciplines.