Assistant Professor of Accounting

Position Details

University of Arkansas at Monticello – one of twenty campuses of the University of Arkansas System, located in southeastern Arkansas approximately 100 miles south of Little Rock. UAM is a comprehensive, residential and commuter, undergraduate institution also offering selected master’s degree programs.

Type of Position: Faculty – Tenure/Tenure Track

Work Study Position: No

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available: No

Primary duties consist of teaching twelve credit hours per semester at the undergraduate level, including Principles of Managerial Accounting and selected upper‑level major courses such as Cost Accounting, Auditing, Governmental/Nonprofit, and Accounting Information Systems. The position may include courses in other business areas on occasion. Principles courses are offered every semester, other courses are scheduled once a year or on a two‑year cycle.

Other responsibilities include advising/mentoring students, serving on departmental and university committees, and participating in course and program assessment. Expectations for promotion and tenure include research/scholarly activities appropriate to a teaching‑centered School of Business and professional engagement with the business community. Collegiality, professionalism, effective communication skills, and a strong commitment to teaching excellence are necessary. As a member of the business faculty the successful candidate will be an integral part of the School and have the opportunity to shape the accounting and business programs.

A Ph.D. or D.B.A. is strongly preferred. Applicants with a Master’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting will be considered at the instructor level. Experience teaching at the collegiate level and/or professional experience are preferred. CPA licensure or eligibility for licensure with an intent to complete the requirements is preferred for candidates with a Master’s degree. Preference will be given to candidates with previous higher education teaching experience, both online and in‑person, and industry experience.

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)
• Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents: None listed.

Recruitment Contact Information: Marsha Clayton, Dean, School of Business – clayton

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

Please do not send materials to the listed recruitment contact.

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry. For certain positions, a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening may also be required.

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing.

A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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.

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 University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Benefits Eligible:
Yes