About the position
The Department of Marketing in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas invites applications for the Andy and Mary Murray Endowed Chair in the Future of Commerce, a Professor of Practice position to begin in Spring 2026 or Fall 2026. This non-tenure-track role offers a unique opportunity to join a nationally ranked business school located in one of the country's most dynamic business ecosystems. The Andy and Mary Murray Endowed Chair in the Future of Commerce is designed to support a highly qualified faculty member in advancing the understanding and practice of modern commerce. The chair provides resources to conduct industry-focused research, host and participate in conferences on the future of commerce and develop innovative programs that expose students to the technologies, people, and processes shaping industry trends. As the Murray Chair, you will have a platform to equip students with multidisciplinary, real-world knowledge and critical thinking skills essential for leadership in modern commerce. You will serve as a connector between academia and industry-collaborating with scholars, executives, and thought leaders to explore and respond to emerging trends. This role is ideal for someone who values the academic process and research, is passionate about student success, and brings a leadership mindset informed by high-level business experience. The successful candidate will teach courses primarily at the undergraduate level. Teaching responsibilities may include Introduction to Marketing, Retail Strategy, Marketing Management, and other courses based on departmental needs and candidate expertise, with potential to teach in the Master of Science in Marketing program. The candidate will also contribute to service activities at the department, college, and university levels. Regular on-campus availability, in-person teaching, and active contribution to the life of the department, including exhibiting respect and cooperation in shared academic and administrative tasks are essential duties.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses primarily at the undergraduate level, including Introduction to Marketing, Retail Strategy, and Marketing Management.
- Contribute to service activities at the department, college, and university levels.
- Conduct industry-focused research and host conferences on the future of commerce.
- Develop innovative programs that expose students to modern commerce technologies and practices.
- Collaborate with scholars, executives, and thought leaders to explore emerging trends.
Requirements
- Business terminal degree (Ph.D. or DBA) from an AACSB-accredited college of business, conferred by the time the candidate begins the position.
- Senior executive experience with leadership responsibilities and strategic decision-making.
- Qualifications enabling classification as a Scholarly Academic or Practice Academic under AACSB standards.
Nice-to-haves
- Ph.D. from an institution with an R1 Carnegie Classification.
- Experience teaching at the university level.
- Evidence of high-quality undergraduate teaching in a business school.
- Active involvement in scholarly and academic conference paper presentations.
Benefits
- University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
- Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
- 12 official holidays.
- Immediate leave accrual.
- Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
