Prospective candidates 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

Information about Little Rock

Nursing Undergraduate Faculty

Education Faculty 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 within the undergraduate and graduate programs 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.
Three (3) years minimum teaching experience in a baccalaureate nursing program, preferred.
Recent ICU/Trauma experience, preferred.
Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. APPLY NOW

Accelerated BSN Faculty Position

***** This position is based in Northwest Arkansas. *****

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 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, preferred.
Experience with simulation or teaching in a concept-based curriculum, desired. APPLY NOW

Education Faculty

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.
Three (3) years minimum teaching experience in a baccalaureate nursing program, preferred.
Recent acute care/ICU experience, preferred.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. APPLY NOW

Nursing Graduate Faculty

MNSc and DNP Contract Faculty

This is a temporary, contract faculty position without benefits. The candidate will assume clinical oversight of students in the nurse practitioner specialties or teach advanced health assessment practicum.

Qualifications:

Masters or doctoral degree in nursing
Unencumbered Arkansas RN; APRN licensure; and current certification in a specialty
Previous teaching experience preferred

Letters of application are now being accepted. Please send CV to Chris Dumas at cdumas@uams.edu.

PMH Faculty Position

This is a 12-month, full-time faculty position. The candidate will assume teaching responsibilities within the DNP and MNSc programs while also engaging in the scholarship and service mission of the College of Nursing.

Qualifications:

Terminal degree (Ph.D. or DNP) in nursing required
Unencumbered license as a certified registered nurse with eligibility for licensure in Arkansas; APRN licensure, current certification in PMH specialty, and prescriptive authority
Two (2) years teaching experience at the graduate level, preferred
Demonstration of scholarship related activities (published manuscripts, abstracts at conferences, grant funding), preferred
Eligibility to practice within the College’s faculty practice plan

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applications are now being accepted. Position available January 2, 2022. 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 or similar) in nursing
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
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

DNP Nurse Anesthesia Faculty

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

ACNP/AGACNP Faculty Position

Qualifications:

Terminal degree (DNP or PhD ) in nursing, required
Unencumbered license as a certified registered nurse with eligibility for licensure in Arkansas; APRN licensure, current national certification as an Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP-BC) or Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC), and current prescriptive authority
Three (3) years APRN practice experience with expertise in the management of adults across the life-span in a hospital or specialty clinical setting
Two (2) years teaching experience at the graduate level, preferred
Two years serving as a preceptor for APRN students
Demonstration of scholarship related activities (published manuscripts, presentation of abstracts and/or posters at conferences, grant funding), preferred
Eligibility to practice within the College’s faculty practice plan

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. APPLY NOW

DNP/MNSc Faculty Position

Qualifications:

Terminal degree (DNP or PhD ) in nursing, required
Unencumbered license as a certified registered nurse with eligibility for licensure in Arkansas; APRN licensure, current national certification as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC), and current prescriptive authority
One (1) year APRN practice experience with expertise in the management of adults across the life-span in a hospital or specialty clinical setting
One (1) year teaching experience at the graduate level, preferred
Two years serving as a preceptor for APRN students
Demonstration of scholarship related activities (published manuscripts, presentation of abstracts and/or posters at conferences, grant funding), preferred
Eligibility to practice within the College’s faculty practice plan

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. APPLY NOW

Nursing Science Research Faculty

Nursing Science Faculty

This is a tenure-track, 12-month, full-time faculty position. The candidate will assume teaching responsibilities within the graduate programs and pursue a program of funded research.

Qualifications:

Master’s or higher nursing degree, required. Research doctorate in nursing or related field, 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.
Evidence of a program of research.
Eligible for appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate or full Professor.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. APPLY NOW

Endowed Professor of Geriatrics/Gerontology Faculty

This is a tenure-track, 12-month, full-time faculty position. The candidate will assume teaching responsibilities within the graduate programs and pursue a program of funded research.

Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in nursing with a demonstrated expertise in geriatrics/gerontology, required. If not doctorally prepared in nursing, then a Master’s degree in nursing is also 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.
Evidence of a program of research, specifically in geriatrics/gerontology.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. APPLY NOW

Nursing Science Faculty

This is a tenure-track, 12-month, full-time faculty position. The candidate will assume teaching responsibilities within the Graduate Program and pursue a program of funded research.

Qualifications:

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in nursing or a related field. If the doctoral degree is not in nursing, then a master’s degree in nursing is also required.
Must hold an unencumbered RN or advanced practice nursing license with eligibility for licensure in Arkansas.
Must also be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Teaching experience in a nursing program, with graduate-level teaching experience preferred.
Strong oral and written communication skills, a robust publications record, presentations at scientific conferences, and evidence of extramural grant funding are required.
Evidence of an existing program of research is desired.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a scholarly focus in oncology, gerontology, pediatrics/adolescent health, psychiatric mental health, or genetics/genomics.
A cross-cutting focus on rural health and health disparities is strongly preferred

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. APPLY NOW