Instructor or Assistant Professor - Radiologic Imaging Sciences (NWA)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Fayetteville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Health Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) seeks applicants for a full-time faculty position in the Division of Radiologic Imaging Sciences located at the Northwest campus in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, resourceful individual to contribute to an established, high-quality program that enjoys strong institutional and community support. The faculty position is a 12-month non-tenure track position at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor. Salary and academic rank are commensurate with qualifications. About the Program • The Radiologic Imaging Sciences program admits 43 students per year for the full-time, 23-month Bachelor of Science degree track. Approximately 85 students are enrolled in the RIS program at any one time. An online degree completion option is also available to radiographers wanting to earn a BS degree in Radiologic Imaging Sciences. • Admission into the RIS program is competitive and is based on utilizing an individualized, holistic admission process that considers both academic and non-academic admission factors. • The curriculum emphasizes active learning methods that focus on integration and application of material and critical thinking skills. In-class sessions and labs incorporate problem-based and team-based learning, as well as inter-professional learning experiences. Students utilize skills and concepts acquired in class in real-world, hands-on clinical practicums. • Graduates of the program are eligible to take one or more national certification examinations administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Why UAMS? The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is the only academic health sciences university in the state of Arkansas and the state’s largest public employer with more than 10,000 employees in 73 of Arkansas’ 75 counties. UAMS offers 64 professional and specialist degree programs and certificates through our Colleges of Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health and Graduate School. The campus offers state of the art library and clinical simulation facilities. Programs at the campus are designed to promote inter-professional learning and clinical experiences. The Division of Radiologic Imaging Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science degree. The program has locations in Little Rock on the UAMS campus and in Fayetteville on the UAMS Northwest campus. The program maintains clinical affiliations with numerous clinical facilities in Central and Northwest Arkansas.

Requirements

Current ARRT(R) certification
ARRT certification in computed tomography or extensive experience in CT. Must attain ARRT certification within one year of hire.
Bachelor’s degree in a health-related or education discipline (Candidates possessing a bachelor’s degree will be expected to attain a master’s degree in education or health-related discipline)
Minimum of 3 years’ recent post-certification clinical experience
Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to identify and solve problems

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in an education or health-related discipline
Minimum of 5 years’ recent post-certification clinical experience
Experience with PACS
Recent teaching experience in radiologic imaging sciences
Experience with classroom and Web-based instruction
Experience as a JRCERT recognized Clinical Instructor

Responsibilities

Design and deliver instruction in area(s) of expertise
Engage in scholarly and service activities consistent with the university, college, and expectations for core faculty
Contribute to program and curriculum assessment and planning activities
Supervise students in clinical practicum requirements
Academic advising of students
Engage in admissions and recruiting opportunities