Assistant Professor

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences • Little Rock, AR

10d

About The Position

The Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) seeks a board-certified Otologist/Neurotologist interested in building a robust skull base practice. This is a full-time faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, depending on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate would be the only academic lateral skull base surgeon in Arkansas.

The position offers the opportunity to join a dynamic, collaborative academic department focused on clinical excellence, research, and medical education. The faculty member will practice at UAMS Health, Arkansas’s leading academic health center, serving a wide referral base and diverse patient population. The role includes clinical care, multidisciplinary collaboration, research, teaching, and mentoring. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

• MD degree.
• Board certification.
• License to practice medicine in Arkansas or eligibility for an Arkansas medical license.
• Board-certified Otologist/Neurotologist with an interest in building a robust skull base practice.

Responsibilities

• Join a collegial team of fellowship-trained subspecialists in a department dedicated to innovation, mentorship, and academic success.
• Practice at UAMS Health, with access to a wide referral base and diverse patient population.
• Perform neurotologic procedures, including cochlear implantation, lateral skull base surgery, vestibular schwannoma management, and complex otologic reconstruction.
• Collaborate with Neurosurgery, Audiology, Radiation Oncology, and other specialties in multidisciplinary skull base and hearing preservation programs.
• Pursue clinical, translational, or basic science research with protected time and institutional support.
• Teach and mentor residents, medical students, and, as appropriate, fellows.
• 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 contribution match of 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree