Posted:
11/14/2024, 4:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States ⋅ Arkansas, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Closing Date:
Sponsorship Available:
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):
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.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
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Minimum Qualifications:
A Graduate degree in Nursing, an unencumbered RN license and a DNP or PhD in a field relevant to the college including ten (10) years of progressive experience in nursing education in the following areas:
Leadership of academic programs
Demonstrated record of academic scholarship including research, obtaining successful grant funding, and publications, presenting on a national level
Experience in program development, curriculum oversight, and faculty mentorship
Experience working within a medical/academic health center preferred
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Guide the strategic planning and vision for the future of the college.
Review annual and special budget requests with final responsibility for all budgetary matters, with input from Dean’s Executive Council (DEC); monitors all budgets that are college, department, or program-specific; engages in fund-raising to support initiatives of the college.
Ensure development and maintenance of quality nursing programs that reflect the needs of our community of interest; meet accreditation and certification standards and guidelines; and align with rules, regulations, and laws that apply to the individual college programs.
Ensure student recruitment and review admission guidelines to determine curricular equivalents for admission and progression in programs.
Reviews and contributes to all major documents for the college including accreditation self-studies, substantive change notifications, new program proposals, grant proposals, faculty handbook, appointment and promotion criteria, faculty workload instrument, college catalog and handbook, and student disciplinary documents.
Represents the College of Nursing in the University, community, and the field of nursing locally, regionally, nationally, and/or internationally. Serves on the Chancellor’s Cabinet, UAMS search committees, and various internal and external planning groups; serves as a liaison for alumni; engages with legislators on nursing related issues; and represents the college with the University of Arkansas System, the Arkansas Department of Higher Education, and other institutions in the state.
Recruit, hire, and retain quality faculty who are prepared to meet the college’s missions of education, research, and service. Evaluate annually each associate dean and department chair in the college and direct staff reports. Review annual faculty evaluations. Review faculty promotion and tenure packets and make recommendations related to promotion and tenure to the Provost.
Serve as final authority for serious disciplinary actions involving students or faculty.
Participate in the negotiations for agreements with organizations (within Arkansas and outside the state) seeking a partnership or consortium to offer UAMS programs.
Collaborate with Institutional Advancement on fundraising, development of prospectus, and implementation of funded initiatives.
Model the Core Values of UAMS in compliance with company guidelines.
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact [email protected] 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.
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.
Website: https://uamshealth.com/
Headquarter Location: Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1879
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Education ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Non Profit