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

10/22/2026

Regular

No

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

• Doctoral degree in nursing.
• Current,Current, unencumbered Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGAC) Practitioner

• Two or more years of teaching experience in a graduate nursing program.
• Experience with simulation-based learning.
• Familiarity with a concept-based curriculum.
• Eligible for advanced practice nursing licensure in Arkansas.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). 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. 

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)

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.

Commensurate with education and experience

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of five Professional References (name, email, business title), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status, Resume