Assistant Professor

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Closing Date:

07/10/2025

Type of Position:

Faculty - Non-Tenure

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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 patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying 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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

CHP | Respiratory Care

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The College of Health Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) invites applications for a full–time, 12-month faculty position in the Department of Respiratory Care. This is an ideal opportunity for a creative, resourceful individual to contribute to established, high-quality bachelor’s, master’s, and online degree programs. The program has an excellent national reputation and strong institutional and community support.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in respiratory care, health science, education, leadership, science, or related field or Bachelor’s degree in respiratory care, health science, education, leadership, science, or related field – with an agreement to complete a suitable master’s degree within 3 years.  

• Active credentials as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

• Current Arkansas state license as LRCP (or ability to obtain a license).

• Minimum of three years experience as an RRT with experience in critical care.

• Demonstrated strength in communication, organizational, interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of experience or more as an RRT with experience in critical care.  

• Active NBRC Adult Critical Care, Neonatal – Pediatric, or Asthma Education Specialist certification

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, NRP, or PALS Instructor.

• Experience teaching in an accredited respiratory care program as appointed faculty, instructor, or clinical preceptor.  

• Experience in advanced patient assessment, diagnostics, hemodynamics, and disease management.

• Experience in interprofessional healthcare teams.

• Experience with instructional technology within an online learning management system.

• Experience with instructional simulation activities.

• Active involvement in professional activities at the local, state, or national level.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Design and teach academic and laboratory courses in the area(s) of content expertise at the junior, senior, and degree advancement levels.

• Teach academic courses outside of specialty expertise in support of program requirements.

• Bedside instruction and mentoring of students in clinical practicum rotations / internships.

• Academic and professional advising and student mentoring.

• Design and facilitate clinical simulation education.

• Contribute to program and curriculum assessment, planning, and recruiting activities.

• Engage in scholarly activity consistent with the professional expectations for core faculty.

• Serve on Department and College committees and support the overall College of Health Professions community.

• Actively participate in service to the profession.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

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. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes