University of Arkansas
Faculty Positions in Accounting

The University of Arkansas is a nationally-competitive, student-centered, research university serving Arkansas and the world. The Department of Accounting in the Sam M. Walton College of Business seeks an Associate Professor and an Assistant Professor (tenure-track positions) beginning August 2014.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: For the Associate position, we have a preference for candidates with teaching and research interests in tax and for the Assistant position, we have a preference for candidates with teaching interests in audit, but will consider candidates in all areas for both positions. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in accounting and a strong commitment to excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching. Candidates for Associate should have outstanding research productivity and candidates for Assistant should have outstanding research potential.

ABOUT THE LOCATION: The city of Fayetteville is located in the northwest corner of the state. It is a city of approximately 70,000 with a regional population of more than 400,000. The region boasts one of the highest growth rates and is consistently listed among the most desirable places to live in the U.S. A number of Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, including Wal-Mart, Tyson, and J.B. Hunt.

For more information about the University of Arkansas and surrounding community, please view the linked video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=np4AMJRc4GA

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested candidates should send: (1) a current vitae; (2) evidence of teaching effectiveness; (3) copies of research working papers; and (4) letters of reference or the name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address of at least three references to: Linda Myers, lmyers@walton.uark.edu or by mail to:

Linda Myers
Department of Accounting, WCOB 401
Sam M. Walton College of Business
1 University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701

For more information contact Dr. Myers at lmyers@walton.uark.edu

All complete applications received for the Associate position by July 31, 2013 and for the Assistant position by December 31, 2013, will be assured full consideration. Applications received after this date will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. All applicants are subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act and persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.