Prospective candidates for faculty positions must hold or be eligible for an unencumbered Arkansas RN license and, if applicable, APRN licensure. Candidates must also agree to a criminal background check and drug screening.
Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks:
- Health: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans available for staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Associate Dean for Research
The UAMS College of Nursing (CON) seeks a visionary scientist to enhance and promote innovative research as our Associate Dean of Research. This is a 12-month, full-time tenure/tenure-track faculty position with 50 percent effort as Associate Dean and the remaining effort engaging in teaching, research, and/or service commensurate with Associate or Full Professor rank.
The Associate Dean for Research reports directly to the Dean of the College of Nursing and represents the colleges’ research interests within UAMS and the University of Arkansas System. Responsibilities include mentoring faculty in research and scholarship, coordinating the College of Nursing’s Research-Intensive Faculty Experience, and fostering research collaborations across campus and the state.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership for the research mission of the College of Nursing and UAMS.
- Mentor individual faculty members in development and implementation of their programs of research/scholarship and also develop mentorship skills among experienced research faculty.
- Formulate, in conjunction with the faculty and administration, a clear vision and strategic plan for the research mission.
- Manage the pre-and post-award grants support service for the college and supervise the research support staff.
- Coordinate the college’s Intramural Grants Program.
- Provide guidance regarding institutional requirements for research in alignment with the office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation.
- Participate in UAMS committees/taskforces/councils relevant to the research mission of the institution and college.
- Lead recruitment, selection, orientation, and retention of research faculty and make recommendations to the dean.
- Provide guidance for the Nursing PhD Program.
- Coordinate the college’s Quarterly Research Meetings, seminars, and workshops for faculty and students.
- Maintain an extramurally funded research program as either a PI or Co-I.
- Engage in teaching and scholarly activities appropriate to faculty rank.
- Lead projects and initiatives as requested by the dean of the College of Nursing.
Candidate Qualifications:
- An earned research doctorate
- Academic credentials and leadership skills to qualify for associate or full professor rank
- A meritorious program of extramural funded research, including National Institute of Health RO1 or Center Grant funding
- Active clinical focused research program
- Excellent mentoring skills
- Experience coordinating and facilitating team science and faculty research collaboration
- Excellent understanding of federal and foundation funding opportunities
- Experience collaborating with nursing scientists preferred
To be considered for the role, please submit your application, including CV and Cover Letter to: https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UAMS_All_Careers/job/UAMS/Associate-Dean-of-Research—College-of-Nursing_R0067450
Inquiries and recommendations can be directed to Shaun McWeeney, Lead Recruiter @ smcweeney@uams.edu.
Written recommendations, inquiries, and applications (including emails) may be subject to disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
UAMS is an inclusive Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (501) 686-6432 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Assistant Professor, Undergraduate Faculty, Fayetteville campus
Department: CON | Baccalaureate Education
Summary of Job Duties:
This is NOT a clinical position. This is a 12-month, full-time faculty position with the option for non-tenure or tenure-track. The candidate will assume teaching responsibilities primarily within the concept-based Accelerated BSN program in NWA Arkansas and engage in the scholarship and service missions of the College of Nursing.
Qualifications:
- Master’s or higher nursing degree required. Doctoral degree, preferred.
- Current unencumbered RN or advanced practice nursing license with eligibility for licensure in Arkansas.
- Two (2) years minimum teaching experience in a baccalaureate nursing program required.
- Experience with simulation or teaching in a concept-based curriculum, desired.
Responsibilities:
- Oversees the day-to-day activities of the program.
- Provides leadership in curricular development.
- Contributes to strategic planning.
- Oversees program evaluation.
- Contributes to student recruitment and retention efforts.
- Participates in accreditation, and program reports, and contribute to development of academic policies.
Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience.
Required Documents to Apply: Curriculum Vitae
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All 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.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
Driving, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Driving, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Driving, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Nursing Undergraduate Faculty — Director of ABSN program — Fayetteville campus
Department: CON | Baccalaureate Education
This is not a remote position.
Summary of Job Duties: The Assistant Professor position has supplemental administrative duties as the director of the accelerated BSN program. This position engages in the teaching, scholarship, and service missions of the college.
Qualifications:
- Master’s and Doctoral degree in nursing.
- Current unencumbered RN or advanced practice nursing license with eligibility for licensure in Arkansas.
- Teaching experience in a traditional or accelerated BSN program.
- Experience with concept-based curriculum preferred.
- Curriculum development and accreditation experience.
- Demonstration of scholarship related activities, e.g., published manuscripts, presentations at scientific conferences, and/or grant funding.
- Established record of securing clinical experiences and community partnerships.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- BSN program management preferred.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
- Oversees the day-to-day activities of the program.
- Provides leadership in curricular development.
- Contributes to strategic planning.
- Oversees program evaluation.
- Contributes to student recruitment and retention efforts.
- Participates in accreditation, and program reports, and contribute to development of academic policies.
Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply: Curriculum Vitae
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All 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.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Standing, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Pulling, Pushing
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Assistant Professor
Department:
CON | College of Nursing DNP Programs
Summary of Job Duties:
We are seeking faculty applicants eligible for appointment at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor who have at least 50% FTE on extramurally funded research. This is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track optional faculty position with an academic appointment in the Nursing Science/Practice Department.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in nursing or a related field.
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- An active extramurally funded research program with at least 50% FTE coverage, a robust publications record, and presentations at scientific conferences are required.
- An innovative thought leader with teaching experience, preferably at the graduate level.
- Demonstrate a scholarly focus in obesity, nutrition/physical activity, geriatrics/gerontology, cancer survivorship, quality of life, social determinants of health, sexual health, mental health, cardiovascular health, or health promotion/disease prevention across the life cycle.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
- Conducting research that aligns with the department’s mission and goals.
- Teaching and mentoring students in nursing science/practice.
- Engaging in scholarly activities, including publishing research findings.
- Collaborating with colleagues on research and academic initiatives.
- Participating in service activities at the department, college, or university level.
Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience.
Required Documents to Apply: Curriculum Vitae
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All 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.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting
Frequent Physical Activity:
Feeling, Standing, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Kneeling, Lifting, Repetitive Motion
Benefits Eligible: Yes
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Nursing Undergraduate Faculty — Fayetteville campus
Education Faculty, Full-Time
This is a 12-month, full-time faculty position with the option for non-tenure or tenure-track. The candidate will assume teaching responsibilities primarily within the concept-based Accelerated BSN program in NW Arkansas and engage in the scholarship and service missions of the College of Nursing.
Qualifications:
- Master’s or higher nursing degree required. Doctoral degree, preferred.
- Current unencumbered RN or advanced practice nursing license with eligibility for licensure in Arkansas.
- Two (2) years minimum teaching experience in a baccalaureate nursing program required.
- Experience with simulation or teaching in a concept-based curriculum, desired.
Apply now.
DNP Nurse Anesthesia Faculty
This is a 12-month, full- or part-time faculty position. The candidate will assume teaching responsibilities within the DNP CRNA program while also engaging in the scholarship and service mission of the College of Nursing.
Qualifications:
- Doctorally prepared (Ph.D., DNP, DNAP, EdD) in nursing
- Current certification or recertification by the NBCRNA
- Unencumbered RN and APRN license with eligibility for RN and APRN licensure in Arkansas
- Three (3) years of clinical experience as a practicing CRNA
- Teaching experience at the graduate level with ability to teach in all aspects of anesthesia management, preferred
- Demonstration of scholarship related activities (published manuscripts, abstracts at conferences, grant funding), preferred
- Eligibility to practice within the College’s faculty practice plan
- Regional & ultrasound experience, preferred
Applications are now being accepted. Applicant screening will begin immediately and continue until a well-suited candidate is found.
Apply now.
Research Professor
Summary of Job Duties
This is a tenure-track, 12-month, full-time faculty position. The candidate will assume teaching responsibilities within the graduate programs, pursue a program of funded research, and collaborate with the Associate Dean for Research to build research capacity in the focus area.
Qualifications:
- Master’s and doctoral degree in nursing with a focus on geriatrics/gerontology, oncology, or women’s cardiovascular health, required.
- Current unencumbered RN or advanced practice nursing license with eligibility for licensure in Arkansas.
- Teaching experience in a nursing program. Graduate level teaching experience, preferred.
- Demonstration of scholarship related activities, e.g., published manuscripts, presentations at scientific conferences, and extramural grant funding in geriatrics/gerontology, oncology, or women’s cardiovascular health.
- Evidence of a program of research, specifically in geriatrics/gerontology, oncology or women’s cardiovascular health.
Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience.
Required Documents to Apply :Curriculum Vitae
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All 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.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
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