Clinical Instructor/Professor

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

This is a full-time, 12-month tenure-track or non-tenure-track faculty appointment that may be based at the UAMS Little Rock or Northwest Arkansas campus. The primary focus is teaching and mentoring, with additional contributions to the College of Nursing’s research, scholarship, service, and clinical practice missions.

Upon approval, the selected candidate may be eligible for a practice agreement that allows a percentage of the faculty contract to be supported through clinical practice.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in nursing.
• Current, unencumbered 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

• Provides graduate-level instruction in pediatric nursing and advanced practice nursing courses.
• Advises, mentors, and supports graduate nursing students throughout their academic and professional development.
• Collaborates with pediatric specialty faculty to plan, deliver, and evaluate the pediatric nurse practitioner curriculum.
• Works collaboratively with faculty and academic leaders across College of Nursing programs.
• Participates in curriculum development, course evaluation, and continuous program improvement.
• Supports the achievement of programmatic outcomes, accreditation standards, and academic objectives.
• Incorporates current evidence, clinical expertise, and best practices into teaching and student mentorship.
• Participates in simulation-based learning and other innovative instructional methods, as appropriate.
• Maintains professional expertise and engagement in the pediatric advanced practice nursing specialty.
• Contributes to research and scholarly activities consistent with faculty expectations.
• Participates in service to the College of Nursing, university, profession, and community.
• Engages in clinical practice activities when applicable and approved.
• Performs 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: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree