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Closing Date:

08/22/2026

Type of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

COM | Neurosurgery Faculty

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a highly skilled, board-eligible or board-certified Neurosurgeon to join our academic faculty. This position offers the opportunity to provide advanced neurosurgical care in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment while contributing to education, research, and innovation. The successful candidate will work alongside nationally recognized faculty, participate in resident and medical student education, and help advance the department's clinical, academic, and research missions.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or equivalent.

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurosurgery Residency (or equivalent training).

• Board eligible or board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) or equivalent.

• Eligible for or currently licensed to practice medicine in the State of Arkansas.

• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in patient care and academic medicine.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fellowship training in a neurosurgical subspecialty (as applicable).

• Experience in an academic medical center.

• Strong clinical and surgical skills across a broad range of neurosurgical procedures.

• Record of clinical, translational, or basic science research.

• Peer-reviewed publications and scholarly presentations.

• Experience teaching medical students, residents, or fellows.

• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expertise in the diagnosis and surgical management of neurological disorders.
• Excellent operative judgment and technical proficiency.
• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care.
• Strong leadership, teaching, and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement and patient safety.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient neurosurgical care.

• Perform a broad range of neurosurgical procedures within area(s) of expertise.

• Participate in the department's neurosurgery call schedule.

• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients with neurosurgical conditions.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and other learners.

• Participate in clinical, translational, or basic science research.

• Contribute to scholarly activities, including peer-reviewed publications and presentations.

• Participate in departmental quality improvement, academic, and administrative initiatives.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

"Commensurate with education and experienc

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

No Background Check Required

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:

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Occasional Physical Activity:

Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes