Instructor - AMPD E-Commerce

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You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.Closing Date:06/27/2026Type of Position:Faculty - Non-TenureWorkstudy Position:NoJob Type:Academic Term (Fixed Term)Work Shift:Sponsorship Available:NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.Department:Human Environmental SciencesDepartment's Website:Summary of Job Duties:This non-tenure-track Instructor position involves teaching and mentoring undergraduate students, with a focus on e-commerce, within the Apparel Merchandising and Product Development (AMPD) program. This position will teach a minimum of two courses per semester and manage e-commerce sales for the upper-level merchandising capstone course. This includes guiding students as interns working on the backend operations of Mag’s Closet as they gain hands-on experience with core business functions, including product merchandising, pricing, inventory management, fulfillment, and the development of social media marketing strategies.Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:Master of Science degree in apparel merchandising or a closely related fieldExperience in instruction at a higher education institutionPreferred Qualifications:Hands-on experience managing inventory systems in an online environmentDirect experience in end-to-end digital commerce operations through ShopifyExperience with training or supervision of interns supporting digital marketing and e-commerce operations.Experience with social media strategy for creating content, promotion, and related functions to support e-commerce growth Experience with revenue performance with e-commerce salesKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of supply chain and retail strategyKnowledge of digital marketing for online salesAdditional Information:Salary Information:Commensurate with education and experience.Required Documents to Apply:Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeOptional Documents:Proof of Veteran StatusRecruitment Contact Information:Katie Himes, katiew@uark.eduJake Adams, jra010@uark.eduAll application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.Special Instructions to Applicants:Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant 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