Job description
Department: Business and Economic Development
Application Deadline: Open unill filled
Salary: $90,720
About Arkansas Tech:
Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech University is a comprehensive public institution with a rich history, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) level III institution. ATU was ranked the No. 1 regional public university in Arkansas by U.S. News and World Report in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and CollegeNET recognizes ATU as the No. 1 institution in Arkansas on its Social Mobility Index. Since 2019, Arkansas Tech has been the host institution for the prestigious Arkansas Governor’s School. The 559-acre Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock. Russellville features a charming blend of historic and modern architecture as well as the recreational opportunities provided by Lake Dardanelle and several state parks. Offering more than 100 undergraduate degree programs and more than 40 graduate degree and certificate programs across five academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community.
Position Summary:
The College of Business and Economic Development at Arkansas Tech University has a faculty opening for a full-time, tenure-track position in management with a starting date of August 2026. The School of Business is accredited by AACSB and offers bachelor’s degrees with majors in Accounting, Business Data Analytics, Finance, Business Management, Health Information Management, and Digital Marketing, as well as offering an MBA program. Arkansas Tech offers an attractive fringe benefit package including medical, dental, and life insurance and participation in TIAA-CREF retirement plans. The typical full-time course load is 21 credit hours/academic year (4:3 or 3:4 load).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the School of Business, both on campus and in virtual modalities.
Effectively advise students.
Engage students in high impact learning practices.
Conduct scholarly research consistent with AACSB guidelines and School of Business policy.
Provide impactful departmental, college, university, and professional service to the university, community and state.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge – understanding of academic discipline and teaching pedagogy as it applies to introductory, upper-level and graduate management and business administration courses;
Skills – organization, leadership, communication;
Abilities – responsive, collegial, online teaching skills.
Minimum Requirements:
PhD-or ABD with completion by August 2027-in Management/Operations Management/ Supply Chain Management from a regionally accredited institution.
Ability to teach Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, and other Management courses.
Ability to develop a sustainable research program.
Excellent oral & written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in Management/Operations Management/ Supply Chain Management from an AACSB- accredited business school or closely-related discipline.
Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (e.g., Blackboard).
Prior Industry and professional Experience in areas of Operations/ Supply Chain Management.
Relevant industry or professional certifications (e.g., CPIM, PMP).
Evidence of teaching excellence at the university level and commitment to continuous improvement in teaching, mentoring, and engagement with undergraduate and graduate students.
Experience with online instruction.
Record of scholarly activity and strong research interests in management.
Ability to seek external funding.
Commitment to creating and fostering industry relationships.
Work Location, Environment, and Physical Demands:
The location of this position is on the Russellville Campus of ATU, with an office located in Rothwell Hall.
This position will teach in both online and traditional modalities on a regular basis and will interact with students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders in a variety of campus and online settings.
What to Submit:
Applicants should submit a letter of application addressing the qualifications listed above.
A statement of teaching philosophy.
A statement of research philosophy.
A curriculum vita.
Copies of transcripts.
Copies of teaching evaluations (if available).
Contact information for three professional references.
How to apply
To be considered for the position of Assistant Professor of Management, all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone.
Please go to https://atu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=atu to apply now.
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication 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.
Arkansas Tech University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
