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Position summary

The Department of Accounting and Finance in the AACSB-Accredited Hickingbotham School of Business at Ouachita Baptist University invites applications for three tenure-track positions (in Accounting, Business Analytics, and Finance) to begin August 2025. The successful candidates for these positions will display evidence of excellent teaching; scholarly activity in the field; a collegial commitment to professional, university, and departmental objectives, and a Christian commitment consistent with the university’s vision, mission, values, and statement of faith.

The Hickingbotham School of Business (HSB) is the only private AACSB-Accredited school in Arkansas, and remains one of the smallest AACSB programs in the world where teaching and research are both valued and supported. HSB faculty and students benefit from a generous endowment provided by the school’s namesake, Mr. Frank Hickingbotham. Additionally, faculty and students remain actively involved in the business community thanks in part to a highly engaged Executive Advisory Board that supports the efforts of the school.

Primary teaching responsibilities will include a cross-section of courses within the academic discipline. Other responsibilities will include supporting students through academic advising, working with colleagues to develop new and existing programs, and actively participating in campus life. Additional opportunities exist for on and off-campus engagements, such as research and professional development. Rank and salary are dependent on qualifications. A PhD is preferred.

To apply

To apply, complete the Faculty Application for Employment, and electronically forward a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and transcripts to [email protected]. Priority review of completed applications will begin on September 15 and will continue until the position is filled.

Consistent with our mission as a Christ-centered learning community, Ouachita Baptist University seeks to develop a diverse faculty for the benefit of our students and stakeholders. To learn more about the university, visit obu.edu/jobs.

Position summary

The Department of Accounting and Finance in the AACSB-Accredited Hickingbotham School of Business at Ouachita Baptist University invites applications for three tenure-track positions (in Accounting, Business Analytics, and Finance) to begin August 2025. The successful candidates for these positions will display evidence of excellent teaching; scholarly activity in the field; a collegial commitment to professional, university, and departmental objectives, and a Christian commitment consistent with the university’s vision, mission, values, and statement of faith.

The Hickingbotham School of Business (HSB) is the only private AACSB-Accredited school in Arkansas, and remains one of the smallest AACSB programs in the world where teaching and research are both valued and supported. HSB faculty and students benefit from a generous endowment provided by the school’s namesake, Mr. Frank Hickingbotham. Additionally, faculty and students remain actively involved in the business community thanks in part to a highly engaged Executive Advisory Board that supports the efforts of the school.

Primary teaching responsibilities will include a cross-section of courses within the academic discipline. Other responsibilities will include supporting students through academic advising, working with colleagues to develop new and existing programs, and actively participating in campus life. Additional opportunities exist for on and off-campus engagements, such as research and professional development. Rank and salary are dependent on qualifications. A PhD is preferred.

To apply

To apply, complete the Faculty Application for Employment, and electronically forward a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and transcripts to [email protected]. Priority review of completed applications will begin on September 15 and will continue until the position is filled.

Consistent with our mission as a Christ-centered learning community, Ouachita Baptist University seeks to develop a diverse faculty for the benefit of our students and stakeholders. To learn more about the university, visit obu.edu/jobs.

Position summary

The Department of Math and Computer Science in the J. D. Patterson School of Natural Sciences at Ouachita Baptist University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Computer Science to begin August 2024. The successful candidate will display evidence of successful classroom teaching, scholarship and/or qualified professional experience; an authentic Christian faith lived out through personal discipleship and active involvement in a local church; support for the university’s vision, mission, and values; and a commitment to our Christian liberal arts tradition. Primary responsibilities will include teaching a wide range of computer science courses, including courses in cybersecurity. Rank and salary are dependent on qualifications. All qualified candidates will be considered, but preference will be given to those who have a PhD in Computer Science or a related computer-science field (e.g. Cybersecurity).

To apply

To apply, complete the Faculty Application for Employment and electronically forward all documentation requested on the last page of the Opportunity Profile to Dr. Jeff Matocha, Chair of the Search Committee at [email protected]. Priority review of completed applications will begin on January 12, 2024, but review will continue until the position is filled.

Consistent with our mission as a Christ-centered learning community, Ouachita Baptist University seeks to develop a diverse faculty for the benefit of our students and stakeholders. Ouachita is a Christian liberal arts university founded in 1886. Of its approximately 1,700 students, more than 1,500 undergraduates attend the university’s highly residential campus; the university also offers graduate and fully online degrees to serve students with a variety of educational programs. Ouachita’s beautiful 200-acre campus is situated on the Ouachita River, is minutes from DeGray Lake Resort State Park, and is in the foothills of the Ouachita National Forest. To learn more about the university, visit obu.edu/jobs.

Position summary

The Department of Physics and Engineering in the J. D. Patterson School of Natural Sciences at Ouachita Baptist University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Engineering to begin August 2024 (or January 2024 could be discussed). The successful candidate will display evidence of successful classroom teaching, scholarship and/or qualified professional experience; an authentic Christian faith lived out through personal discipleship and active involvement in a local church; support for the university’s vision, mission, and values; and a commitment to our Christian liberal arts tradition. Primary responsibilities will include teaching a wide range of general engineering, engineering mechanics, and mechanical engineering courses as part of a new engineering program seeking ABET accreditation. Additional opportunities exist for on and off campus engagements, such as research or professional development. Rank and salary are dependent on qualifications. All qualified candidates will be considered, but preference will be given to those who have a PhD in mechanical engineering or a Professional Engineering license and experience in the field.

To apply

To apply, complete the Faculty Application for Employment and electronically forward all documentation requested on the last page of the Opportunity Profile to Dr. Kevin Cornelius, Chair of Physics and Engineering at [email protected]. Priority review of completed applications will begin on Oct. 16, but review will continue until the position is filled.

Consistent with our mission as a Christ-centered learning community, Ouachita Baptist University seeks to develop a diverse faculty for the benefit of our students and stakeholders. Ouachita is a Christian liberal arts university founded in 1886. Of its approximately 1,700 students, more than 1,500 undergraduates attend the university’s highly residential campus; the university also offers graduate and fully online degrees to serve students with a variety of educational programs. Ouachita’s beautiful 200-acre campus is situated on the Ouachita River, is minutes from DeGray Lake Resort State Park, and is in the foothills of the Ouachita National Forest. To learn more about the university, visit obu.edu/jobs.

Position summary

The Department of Accounting and Finance in the AACSB-Accredited Hickingbotham School of Business at Ouachita Baptist University invites applications for three tenure-track positions (in Accounting, Business Analytics, and Finance) to begin August 2025. The successful candidates for these positions will display evidence of excellent teaching; scholarly activity in the field; a collegial commitment to professional, university, and departmental objectives, and a Christian commitment consistent with the university’s vision, mission, values, and statement of faith.

The Hickingbotham School of Business (HSB) is the only private AACSB-Accredited school in Arkansas, and remains one of the smallest AACSB programs in the world where teaching and research are both valued and supported. HSB faculty and students benefit from a generous endowment provided by the school’s namesake, Mr. Frank Hickingbotham. Additionally, faculty and students remain actively involved in the business community thanks in part to a highly engaged Executive Advisory Board that supports the efforts of the school.

Primary teaching responsibilities will include a cross-section of courses within the academic discipline. Other responsibilities will include supporting students through academic advising, working with colleagues to develop new and existing programs, and actively participating in campus life. Additional opportunities exist for on and off-campus engagements, such as research and professional development. Rank and salary are dependent on qualifications. A PhD is preferred.

To apply

To apply, complete the Faculty Application for Employment, and electronically forward a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and transcripts to [email protected]. Priority review of completed applications will begin on September 15 and will continue until the position is filled.

Consistent with our mission as a Christ-centered learning community, Ouachita Baptist University seeks to develop a diverse faculty for the benefit of our students and stakeholders. To learn more about the university, visit obu.edu/jobs.

 

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