Education ​/ Teaching Instructor, University Professor

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Closing Date:

03/31/2026

Type of Position:

Faculty - Non-Tenure

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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Department:

Strategy, Entrepreneurship & Venture Innovation

Department's Website:

Summary of

Job Duties:

The Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Venture Innovation (SEVI) Department in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas seeks applications from interested candidates to fill a non-tenure track Instructor position beginning August 10, 2026. The position is expected to teach eight courses per year. The teaching assignment will primarily focus on two courses:
Corporate Innovation and Strategic Management; but will also include other undergraduate courses as needed, or expertise allows.

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:

* Master's degree in business or a business-related field

* Relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications:

* Corporate innovation experience

* Prior teaching experience in higher education in a College of Business settings

* Demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence and significant instructional materials or methods creation

* Prior experience with experiential pedagogy

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Jason Ridge

Chair

Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Venture Innovation

Sam M. Walton College of Business

JRidgek.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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