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

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

3d • 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. 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)

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in nursing.
• Current, unencunbered Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
• Eligible for advanced practice nursing licensure in Arkansas.

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.

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

• 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

What This Job Offers

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