Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Professor/Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (Part-Time)

01/01/2027

Regular

No

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

• 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.

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. 

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Faculty

Help shape the next generation of psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners at UAMS. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing seeks a faculty member to provide high-quality graduate nursing education, mentorship, and psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner expertise within the Department of Graduate Studies and Faculty Affairs.

In this role, you will teach, develop curriculum, and evaluate programming within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track. Your work will include teaching core courses and collaborating with faculty to integrate relevant content across programs. Through teaching and mentorship, you will help prepare graduate nursing students for advanced practice while supporting the College’s research, scholarship, service, and practice missions.

This position reports directly to the Department Chair for faculty development and evaluation. You will collaborate closely with the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Specialty Coordinator, Executive Director of the DNP/Master’s Programs, DNP/Master’s Director, and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to achieve program outcomes and objectives.

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.

Work Schedule and Appointment:

The primary work location may be the Little Rock or Northwest Arkansas campus. Work is generally scheduled Monday through Friday, with hours varying according to teaching and program needs. Additional time may be required.

Academic rank will be determined at hire. Appointment details will be specified for each available opportunity.

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