Open Rank Faculty Position – Research Associate to Full Professor

About the role

The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville invites applications for an open‑rank faculty position, ranging from Research Associate to Full Professor. This non‑tenure, fixed‑term appointment supports the university’s mission of advancing research, teaching, and community engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead independent research projects aligned with departmental priorities.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including curriculum design and assessment.
• Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research activities.
• Seek external funding through grant proposals and manage awarded resources.
• Publish scholarly work in peer‑reviewed venues and present at conferences.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.

Required profile

• Doctoral degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated record of scholarly research and publications.
• Teaching experience at the university level.
• Ability to obtain external research funding.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia.

Required skills

What we offer

• Comprehensive health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and eligible family members.
• 12 paid holidays and immediate leave accrual.
• Retirement plans with university contributions ranging from 5 % to 10 % of salary.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art research facilities and collaborative academic environment.