Description

The School of Business, Department of Management, Marketing, and Technology at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UA Little Rock) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Business Information Systems position (P00001451). This is a 9-month tenure-track faculty position to begin August 16, 2026. 

 The School of Business is located in the economic heart of the state. Our students benefit from the School’s strategic partnerships with major corporations in Arkansas, as well as entrepreneurial ventures and government agencies. This gives our students unparalleled advantages for real-world opportunities and internships with top leaders in business and government. UA Little Rock’s School of Business offers eight undergraduate and two graduate degree programs as well as several minors and certificate programs across two departments, the Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance and the Department of Management, Marketing, and Technology. AACSB-accredited; for more information related to the School of Business, please visit https://ualr.edu/business/.

 The Department of Management, Marketing, and Technology offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students for professional jobs in high-demand fields. Our programs emphasize student development of a strong foundation in technological, managerial, and professional skills. The department is made up of 20 tenured and tenure-track faculty who share a collegial atmosphere and dedication to student success. Please visit https://ualr.edu/business/department-mmt/ for more information about the department.

 An Assistant Professor of Business Information Systems (9-month) position is responsible for teaching in the Business Information Systems and Business Analytics curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The university expects instructional excellence and scholarly output appropriate for a school with AACSB accreditation of its undergraduate and graduate programs.

 We are seeking a candidate with expertise in advanced analytics processes (e.g., SEMMA, 6 steps), a strong foundation in analytical techniques (e.g., association analysis, decision trees, text analytics), and proficiency with applied tools (e.g., Statistical, RapidMiner, KNIME, Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Python, etc.). In addition, experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning, including developing and applying models as well as understanding their benefits and limitations in industry, teaching, and research would be strongly preferred. Successful applicants will be assigned to teach courses such as Data Analysis and Reporting, Information Technology for Decision Making, or related subjects, and to deliver courses in multiple modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, and online).

 Job Duties and Responsibilities:

        Teach required courses per semester (fall and spring), of which 2 to 3 may be different courses;

o   Classes take place in the mornings, at night (1 night/week), and/or online;

o   During summers (subject to funding, department need, and availability) all full-time faculty members, including Instructors, may teach an additional 2 courses for 15% of their 9-month salary, over a 5-week period of time;

        Serve on University, College, School, and Department committees;

        Engage with the regional business community;

        Publish scholarly research;

        Other duties as assigned.

 Required Materials:

        Cover letter;

        Curriculum Vitae;

        Names and contact information for 3 references.

 All applicants must submit applications through UA Little Rock’s online application system. Additional information about this position and application requirements is available on the Human Resources’ website at https://ualr.edu/humanresources/jobs. Official transcripts will be required for hire. 

 Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. If you have any questions about the position, please email Dr. Yue Zhao (yzhao@ualr.edu). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

UA Little Rock, classified as a “High Research” doctoral institution by the Carnegie Foundation, is Arkansas’s premier metropolitan university and enrolls nearly 9,000 full- and part-time students. In addition, the university offers baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degrees across more than thirty departments in three degree-granting colleges and a law school. UA Little Rock provides a unique environment that combines a fast-paced business and technology hub with cultural offerings and deep ties to the Little Rock community. Located in Central Arkansas, Little Rock is the capital city of the state.  Featuring ample affordable housing opportunities and a diverse and vibrant food scene, the city is also home to many cultural institutions like Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Robinson Center Performance Hall, Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, Ballet Arkansas, the Clinton Presidential Library, and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.  Metro Little Rock offers ten world-class healthcare institutions and one of the nation’s largest pediatric hospitals in Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Little Rock promotes a lifetime of learning with educational opportunities ranging from award-winning K-12 public schools to private, college preparatory academies, and 20 colleges and universities. Known as the Natural State, Arkansas features 52 state parks and is populated by stunning lakes and rivers.  Central Arkansas features a 34-mile recreational trail that connects downtown Little Rock to Pinnacle Mountain State Park. According to the Tax Foundation, a dollar in Arkansas goes farther than anywhere in America. 

 Working at UA Little Rock has its perks! 

        Benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program;

        Paid time off, including annual and sick leave;

        Retirement savings options;

        Employee discounts;

        Education assistance.

 For more benefits information, go to the UA Little Rock Human Resources website  (https://ualr.edu/humanresources/).

 This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal and financial history background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an application 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.

 The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

        Ph.D. or D.B.A. degree in Business Information Systems or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited school.

 Preferred Qualifications:

        Teaching experience; 

        Professional work experience supporting teaching assignments;

        Record of research; 

        Experience with analytics tools and platforms (e.g., KNIME, RapidMiner, Tableau, Power BI, SQL, R, Python) is preferred;

        AI/machine learning experience (e.g., developing, using, pros/cons, etc.) in industry, teaching, and research is preferred.