Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Professor/Assistant Professor or Associate Professor
Quick Summary
Responsibilities Teaching and Mentoring : Provide high-quality instruction and mentorship to graduate nursing students in the College of Nursing,
Doctoral degree in Nursing. Current, unencumbered Advance Practice Registered Nurse license, with eligibility for licensure in Arkansas.
Requirements
~1 min read- Doctoral degree in Nursing.
- Current, unencumbered Advance Practice Registered Nurse license, with eligibility for licensure in Arkansas.
- Certification as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
- Two (2) years or more of teaching experience in a graduate nursing program; experience with simulation-based learning; familiarity with concept-based curriculum
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 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program faculty member brings specialty expertise, teaching, and mentorship to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing, Department of Graduate Studies and Faculty Affairs. Working closely with PMHNP faculty and colleagues across College of Nursing programs, this individual will deliver high-quality graduate nursing education and support student learning and professional development.
This faculty member reports directly to the department chair for faculty development and evaluation. They will collaborate closely with the DNP/Master’s director, assistant dean for academic affairs, and associate dean for academic affairs to achieve program outcomes and objectives.
Work Schedule and Appointment:
The position may be based at either the Little Rock or Northwest Arkansas campus. Teaching and mentoring will be the primary focus, with additional contributions to the College’s research, scholarship, service, and practice missions.
The position may be based at either the Little Rock or Northwest Arkansas campus. This is a part-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track faculty appointment.
Academic rank will be determined at hire. Appointment details will be specified for each available opportunity.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Teaching and Mentoring : Provide high-quality instruction and mentorship to graduate nursing students in the College of Nursing, including developing and evaluating curriculum to support student learning and program outcomes.
- →Research and Scholarship : Contribute to research and scholarly activities that advance graduate nursing education and support the College of Nursing’s academic mission.
- →Service and Practice: Participate in service and professional practice activities that support the graduate program and the College of Nursing’s mission.
- →Other Duties : Perform other duties as assigned.
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
What We Offer
~1 min readLocation & Eligibility
About this job
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- November 5, 2026
- First seen
- November 6, 2026
- Last seen
- November 8, 2026
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- 1
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- Trust Level
- 51%
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- November 8, 2026
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