Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGAC) Professor/Assistant Professor or Associate Professor

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Closing Date:

11/09/2026

Type of Position:

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying 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

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Department:

CON | College of Nursing DNP Programs

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGAC) Nurse Practitioner Program faculty member provides gerontological acute care specialty expertise, teaching, and mentorship in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing Department of Graduate Studies and Faculty Affairs. They will work closely with other faculty members in the AGAC specialty, as well as collaboratively across programs in the College of Nursing to deliver high quality graduate education to graduate nursing students. This person will report directly to the chair of the Department for faculty related development and evaluation and will collaborate closely with the DNP/Master’s Executive Director, Programs Director, and associate dean for academic affairs to achieve programmatic outcomes and objectives.

This person will be located on the Little Rock campus. Their primary mission will be teaching/mentoring, and they will also contribute to the research/scholarship and service/practice missions of the College of Nursing. This is a full-time, 12-month faculty appointment (Tenure track or non-tenure track)

Provide teaching and mentorship within the College of Nursing’s graduate program, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
Participate in research and scholarly activities that support the College of Nursing’s graduate program.
Contribute to service and professional practice activities within the College of Nursing and the broader academic community.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in nursing.

• Current, unencumbered Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of teaching experience in a graduate nursing program.

• Experience with simulation-based learning.

• Familiarity with a concept-based curriculum.

• Eligible for advanced practice nursing licensure in Arkansas.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching and mentorship within the College of Nursing’s graduate program, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.

• Participate in research and scholarly activities that support the College of Nursing’s graduate program.

• Contribute to service and professional practice activities within the College of Nursing and the broader academic community.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Standing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity: Feeling, Sitting, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity: Driving, Pulling, Pushing

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of five Professional References (name, email, business title), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status, Resume

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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. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes