Teaching Assistant Professor of Economics

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Closing Date:

03/12/2026

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:

Yes

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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Department:

Economics

Department's Website:

Summary of

Job Duties:

The Sam M. Walton College of Business invites applications for a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics. This 9-month teaching professor position has a four-course teaching requirement each semester (12 credit hours per semester), with a potential mix of face-to-face and online courses, as needed. Teaching responsibilities for this position will involve a mix of Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Econometrics courses at the undergraduate level.

The expected start date for the position is August 10, 2026. The appointment is potentially renewable and the salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

This is an in-person position. Most University classes are offered face-to-face and this role requires regular on-campus presence to support high-quality instruction and student learning. Participation in selected departmental or programmatic activities that advance teaching quality and student success is also expected, consistent with the responsibilities of non-tenure track faculty as defined by the academic department.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

* Doctorate in Economics (not ABD)

* Experience in teaching Economics

* Demonstrated record of excellent and innovative teaching (candidate should furnish evidence about such activities in the form of a teaching statement or portfolio.)

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience and/or an interest in both face-to-face and online course delivery

* Currently, or able to qualify as, Practice Academics as defined by AACSB standards (PhD, committed to the teaching mission, some interest in research)

* Commitment to continued scholarly or professional engagement activity

Additional Information:

Where to Apply:
Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, a teaching statement or portfolio, contact information for three references, and samples of research to receive full consideration.

All application materials must be submitted…