What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Instructor of Business Administration position at University of the Ozarks?
RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
The University of the Ozarks invites applications for a nontenure-track visiting instructor of business position, effective August 2026. Preference will be given to candidates who have earned a Ph.D. degree in business or management, or a closely related field by the time of employment. Those who are ABD or hold an MBA will also be considered. The ideal applicant should have experience in college teaching and demonstrate successful student-centered teaching outcomes. Additionally, applicants should be eager to work as a team to support our growing and popular undergraduate business programs in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, and Management. The primary responsibilities of this position include teaching lower-level business courses.
The University of the Ozarks values personal relationships and collegiality; therefore, familiarity with and understanding of a small, residential campus are highly desirable. A sincere interest in students, excellent communication skills, and support of the University’s mission are also required. Quality teaching and mentorship are key to successful and meaningful employment.
Ranked in the top ten of southern region comprehensive baccalaureate institutions by U. S. News & World Report, the University of the Ozarks is a Presbyterian-related institution that blends liberal arts and professional preparation in a student-centered environment, emphasizing quality teaching and student learning. The University serves a diverse group of approximately 800 students from the United States and abroad on a beautiful campus in Clarksville, Arkansas, located along I-40 approximately 90 miles northwest of Little Rock, nestled between the Arkansas River and the Ozark Mountains. Recent major gifts have enhanced the academic program and other campus initiatives. For more information about the University of the Ozarks, visit www.ozarks.edu.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the search is completed. Please send to humanresources@ozarks.edu:
- a letter of application
- vita
- statement of teaching philosophy
- three current letters of reference (at least one of which addresses teaching ability)