Assistant Professor of Information Systems – University of Arkansas

Assistant Professor of Information Systems – University of Arkansas

• Institution: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

• Academic Unit / Department: Sam M. Walton College of Business – Department of Information Systems

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: R0090950

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: Commensurate with education and experience

• Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA

• Application Deadline: October 15, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. CT

📋 Overview of Role

The Department of Information Systems at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 16, 2027. The successful candidate will conduct high-quality research, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise and mentor students, and contribute to the academic community.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Conduct high-quality, original research suitable for publication in top-tier journals.

• Teach three courses per year, with courses potentially offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Teach courses through a combination of face-to-face and online formats, as needed.

• Contribute to the department through academic and professional service.

• Support the department's programs in areas such as emerging technologies, digital innovation, cybersecurity, business analytics, and enterprise resource planning (ERP).

• Maintain regular on-campus availability and actively participate in the life of the department.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. in Information Systems or a closely related field from an accredited institution, conferred by the start of employment.

• Experience & Specializations: Demonstrated record or strong potential for high-quality, original, and independent research.

• AACSB Qualification: Candidates must meet the standards for classification as a Scholarly Academic for AACSB purposes.

• Preferred Qualifications: Strong research program evidenced by publications, advanced-round manuscripts, or active revisions in top-tier journals.

• Teaching: Demonstrated evidence or clear potential to teach undergraduate and graduate courses effectively.

• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and administrators.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

• Benefits: University contributions toward health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 official holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs with university contributions of 5–10% of salary.

• Work Arrangement: Regular on-campus availability and in-person teaching are essential duties.

• Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is available.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Application

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Proof of Veteran Status — optional

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: Apply through University of Arkansas Workday

• 📧 Recruitment Contact: Abhay Mishra, Professor of Information Systems, Sam M. Walton College of Business — AMishra@walton.uark.edu

• 📅 Deadline: October 15, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. CT

• 📅 Expected Start Date: August 16, 2027

• ⚠️ Application Requirement: All application materials must be uploaded through the University of Arkansas System Career Site; applicants should not send materials directly to the recruitment contact.

🌐 Official Website / Domain: University of Arkansas