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University of Arkansas System lists this Adjunct Assistant Teaching Professor opportunity in fayetteville, Arkansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Faculty - Non-Tenure (Research), Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track
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Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
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The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville invites applications to fill a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position (80% research, 20% teaching) with an emphasis on host-pathogen interactions. The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville is a land-grant institution and the flagship university of the University of Arkansas System.
These could include, but are not limited to, functional genomics, conventional and molecular genetics, biocontrol, physiology, bioinformatics, biochemistry, and disease management. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence in grantsmanship, present research results in peer-reviewed publications, and teach graduate and undergraduate level courses in plant-pathogen interactions and other areas of expertise. The incumbent will advise and mentor graduate students, provide service to the department, college, university and state as appropriate for their expertise, and collaborate effectively with departmental research and extension faculty, and colleagues in related disciplines.
The position is located at the University of Arkansas main campus in Fayetteville, located in the Ozark Mountains in northwest Arkansas. Fayetteville consistently ranks as one of the best college towns in the U.All interested candidates must submit an application online in Workday and include: 3) statement of teaching philosophy and interests; Applications received by December 4, 2026 are assured full consideration. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Information regarding the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology is available online at enpl.uark.edu.
The University of Arkansas’ Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity institution. Applicants are subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act and persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.
D. in plant pathology or a related field is required, with expertise in pathogens and diseases impacting crop plant systems. Postdoctoral experience in a land-grant institution is strongly preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated ability to work effectively across disciplines in the fields of plant pathology, disease management, data analytics, and epidemiology.
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)
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All interested candidates must submit an online application in Workday and include: 3) statement of teaching philosophy and interests; Applications received by December 4, 2026 are assured full consideration. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
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The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. 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. 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.Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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