Professor of Practice in Marketing
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University of Arkansas FayettevilleFounded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming 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 nations 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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Marketing
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Department of Marketing in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas invites applications for the Andy and Mary Murray Endowed Chair in the Future of Commerce a Professor of Practice position to begin in Spring 2026 or Fall 2026. This non-tenure-track role offers a unique opportunity to join a nationally ranked business school located in one of the countrys most dynamic business ecosystems. The Andy and Mary Murray Endowed Chair in the Future of Commerce is designed to support a highly qualified faculty member in advancing the understanding and practice of modern commerce. The chair provides resources to conduct industry-focused research host and participate in conferences on the future of commerce and develop innovative programs that expose students to the technologies people and processes shaping industry trends.
As the Murray Chair you will have a platform to equip students with multidisciplinary real-world knowledge and critical thinking skills essential for leadership in modern commerce. You will serve as a connector between academia and industrycollaborating with scholars executives and thought leaders to explore and respond to emerging trends. This role is ideal for someone who values the academic process and research is passionate about student success and brings a leadership mindset informed by high-level business experience.
The successful candidate will teach courses primarily at the undergraduate level. Teaching responsibilities may include Introduction to Marketing Retail Strategy Marketing Management and other courses based on departmental needs and candidate expertise with potential to teach in the Master of Science in Marketing program. The candidate will also contribute to service activities at the department college and university levels.
Regular on-campus availability in-person teaching and active contribution to the life of the department including exhibiting respect and cooperation in shared academic and administrative tasks are essential duties.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Business terminal degree (Ph.D. or DBA) from an AACSB-accredited (or equivalent) college of business conferred by the time the candidate begins the position
Senior executive experience with leadership responsibilities strategic decision-making and a deep understanding of business operations and goals
Qualifications enabling them to be classified as a Scholarly Academic or Practice Academic under AACSB standards such as recent Ph.D. attainment publications and/or sustained professional engagement through outreach consulting or industry-facing activities
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. from an institution with an R1 Carnegie Classification conferred by the time the candidate begins the position
Experience teaching at the university level
Evidence of high-quality undergraduate teaching in a business school
Active involvement in scholarly and academic conference paper presentations
Additional Information:
The Sam M. Walton College of Business leverages strong industry partnerships to offer students rich career-focused learning experiences across disciplines. Areas such as strategic retail professional sales and supply chain management are among the colleges strengths supported by deep collaboration with leading companies in the region. These partnerships not only enhance hands-on learning but also reinforce the colleges commitment to developing students critical thinking communication and problem-solving skills. Students ultimately benefit from the fact that Walton College faculty actively collaborate with companies such as Walmart J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. Procter & Gamble General Mills Sams Club PepsiCo and Saatchi & Saatchi X as well as other leading organizations with a strong presence in Northwest Arkansas. These relationships create valuable opportunities for experiential learning real-world insights and career preparation.
Walton College facultyincluding those in the Department of Marketingsupport this mission through excellence in teaching and scholarship that informs business practice. Many publish in top-tier academic journals and engage in applied research that bridges academia and industry.
In Fall 2025 the Department of Marketing will include 25 full-time faculty members recognized for both award-winning teaching and impactful research. The department supports a robust portfolio of academic programs including a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration a Master of Science in Marketing and a Ph.D. in Marketing.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply by September 15 2025 for full consideration. Finalists will be required to submit three letters of reference.
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Professor and Chair of the Department of Marketing
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
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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 equal opportunity educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys 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.
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