The Department of Accounting in the Sam M. Walton College of Business seeks at least one Assistant Professor (tenure-track position) beginning August 2018. Candidates for Assistant Professor should have a Ph.D. in accounting, outstanding potential to publish archival research in any area of accounting (financial, audit, tax, systems, etc.), and a strong commitment to excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching.

ABOUT THE LOCATION: The University of Arkansas is a nationally-competitive, student-centered, research university with approximately 28,000 students. The Walton College and Accounting Department are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). The Department offers degrees at the Undergraduate, Masters, and Doctoral levels. 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. The Northwest Arkansas region is home to several Fortune 500 companies, a thriving arts community, entrepreneurial investment centers, and outdoor recreation. For more information about the University of Arkansas and surrounding community, please view the linked video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=np4AMJRc4GA

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have a doctorate (or expect to complete their Ph.D. by August 15, 2018) in accounting from a nationally or internationally accredited university.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates who possess strong research records or the potential to publish in top-tier journals, have the ability to provide an excellent learning environment in the classroom and value collegiality.

FACULTY CONTACT: Candidates interested in the position should contact Dr. T.J. Atwood at tatwood@walton.uark.edu for more information about the search or with questions about the requested materials.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, contact information for three references, and samples of research to receive full consideration. Completion of the doctoral degree is expected prior to employment for the position offered.

All application materials must be submitted via our recruitment site: http://jobs.uark.edu/postings/21342

Complete applications received by September 15, 2017, 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 institution committed to achieving diversity in its faculty. Therefore, the University is especially interested in applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our academic departments. The University welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act and persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.