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

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The faculty member works with other faculty in the AGAC specialty and collaborates across College of Nursing programs to deliver high-quality graduate education. The position reports directly to the chair of the Department for faculty development and evaluation and collaborates with the DNP/Master’s Executive Director, Programs Director, and associate dean for academic affairs to achieve program outcomes and objectives.

The position is based on the Little Rock campus. Its primary mission is teaching and mentoring, with contributions to the College of Nursing’s research/scholarship and service/practice missions. This is a full-time, 12-month faculty appointment, tenure-track or non-tenure-track.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in nursing.
• Current, unencumbered Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGAC) Practitioner.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contributions matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree