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
Assistant Professor, Accelerated BSN Program, Northwest Arkansas campus (onsite, not remote)
Department:
CON | Baccalaureate Education
Summary of Job Duties:
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing is seeking a dedicated and experienced nursing faculty member to join our team. This position will primarily support teaching responsibilities within the concept-based Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program in Northwest Arkansas. The faculty member will also contribute to the scholarship and service missions of the College of Nursing. This is a full-time, 12-month faculty appointment (Tenure-track or Non-tenure track).
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or higher in Nursing
- Licensure: Current, unencumbered RN or Advanced Practice Nursing license, with eligibility for licensure in Arkansas.
- At least three (3) years of RN experience in inpatient adult medical-surgical units or intensive care.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctoral Degree
- Two (2) years or more of teaching experience in a baccalaureate nursing program
- Experience with simulation-based learning.
- Familiarity with concept-based curriculum.
Additional Information:
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver high-quality instruction in the Accelerated BSN program.
- Utilize innovative teaching strategies, including simulation and concept-based learning.
- Engage in scholarly activities, research, and evidence-based teaching practices.
- Provide academic advising and mentorship to students.
- Participate in service activities at the college, university, and professional levels.
Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience.
Required Documents to Apply: Curriculum Vitae
External Career Site Link https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UAMS_All_Careers/job/UAMS—NWA/Assistant-Professor_R0082897
Internal Career Site Link https://wd5.myworkday.com/uasys/d/inst/1$9925/9925$120610.htmld
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
Assistant Professor, BSN Program, Little Rock campus (onsite, not remote)
Department: CON | Baccalaureate Education
Summary of Job Duties:
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 programs on the Little Rock campus and engage in the scholarship and service missions of the College of Nursing.
Qualifications:
- Master’s or higher nursing degree, required.
- Current unencumbered RN or advanced practice nursing license with eligibility for licensure in Arkansas.
- At least three (3) years of RN experience in inpatient adult medical-surgical units or intensive care.
- Two (2) years minimum teaching experience in a baccalaureate nursing program, preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctoral Degree
- Experience publishing or presenting scholarly works, preferred.
Additional Information:
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver high-quality instruction in the Undergraduate BSN program.
- Utilize innovative teaching strategies, including simulation and concept-based learning.
- Engage in scholarly activities, research, and evidence-based teaching practices.
- Provide academic advising and mentorship to students.
- Participate in service activities at the college, university, and professional levels.
Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience.
Required Documents to Apply: Curriculum Vitae
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
Assistant Professor, Nursing Science Research Program, Little Rock campus
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
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.