Job description
The Department of Accounting at the University of Central Arkansas (201 Donaghey Ave., Conway, AR 72035) is seeking to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Accounting.
The position requires a Doctorate (PhD) in Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting or Finance; Accounting; Accountancy; Finance; or a closely related field to Accounting and Finance.
Job Description and Responsibilities: Assistant Professor of Accounting: Teach a variety of typical undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting, financial and managerial accounting and other courses related to accounting. Must engage and maintain an active research program leading to peer-reviewed publications, mentor students, and provide service to the department, college, university, and academic community. Evaluate and grade student’s class work, assignments, and papers. Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Travel: Domestic travel to attend conferences and conduct research, up to three times per year, for up to three nights per trip.
Conway is a growing city of over 50,000 with two private colleges and various industries in addition to the University of Central Arkansas. Residents enjoy easy access to both a large urban center (Little Rock is 30 minutes away via I-40) and pristine wildlife areas such as the Buffalo National River, and the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains.
The University of Central Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to attracting and supporting a diverse student, faculty and staff population through enhanced multicultural learning environments and opportunities. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs.
How to apply
Applicants should submit: a letter of application, current CV, copies of graduate transcripts, statements of teaching and research philosophy. All materials should be uploaded to: https://jobs.uca.edu (Position number [173164]). Review of applications will begin JANUARY 20, 2026 and will continue until MARCH 31, 2026. All materials must be received by February 20, 2026. Questions may be sent to the chair of the department, Stephanie Watson, [email protected]. Additional information about the department is available at https://uca.edu/accounting/. UCA is an equal opportunity employer.
