Research Faculty

This is a tenured or tenure-track, 12-month, full-time faculty 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 the health, health care, and well-being of Arkansans.  

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks:

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for 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

Salary:  offered commensurate with experience

• Assume teaching responsibilities within the graduate programs.
• Pursue a program of funded research.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Research Doctorate in nursing is required. Must have current unencumbered RN or advanced practice nursing license with eligibility for licensure in Arkansas.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilitites:

• Must have teaching experience in a baccalaureate nursing program. Graduate level teaching experience, preferred.
• Demonstration of scholarship related activities, e.g., published manuscripts, presentations at conferences, and extramural grant funding.
• Evidence of a program of research.
• Eligible for appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate or full Professor

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check.  A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

UAMS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (501) 686-6432 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).