Assistant Professor of Business Administration

Overview

The University of Alaska Fairbanks invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank in Business Administration, to begin in Fall 2026. Candidates are required to possess an earned DBA or Ph.D. in Business Administration or be ABD. Applicants seeking a balance of teaching, research, and service responsibilities will find a collegial work environment with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Alaska offers unsurpassed natural beauty and world-class recreational opportunities year-round. The College of Business and Security Management is accredited by the AACSB.

Candidates are required to possess a DBA or Ph.D. in Business Administration or be in ABD (all but dissertation) status, or a closely related degree. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience teaching both in-person and online. Candidates with industry experience in human resources management are preferred.

• Ph.D., DBA, or ABD required. HR experience is preferred.

This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks. This is a 9-month, tenure-track, full-time appointment with a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. Salary will be aligned with qualifications and experience.

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.

Applicants must complete the online application and attach a cover letter describing their teaching and research interests, a curriculum vitae, transcripts demonstrating completion or ABD of a terminal degree, and the names and contact information of three professional references.

The first review will occur on March 2nd, 2026. To ensure your application is considered, please apply by 11:59 pm on March 1st, 2026.

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Jim Wolverton, CBSM HR Coordinator, at jwolvert or .

* To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is represented by United Academics-AAUP/AFT (UNAC)./

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