Instructor - Rural Executive in Residence

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Closing Date:

12/10/2026

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

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Department:

CPH | Health Policy & Management

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health (COPH) Department of Health Policy and Management seeks a highly qualified candidate to fill a full-time, non-tenure track position in health administration as Instructor and Rural Executive in Residence. The primary responsibility for this position is to teach up to 4 courses each year in the graduate certificate in rural healthcare management program; develop relationships with rural healthcare providers for recruitment and program assessment and improvement activities; advise and mentor students; serve on college and university committees; and help ensure the success of the health administration courses, including career mentoring and professional development.

The Graduate certificate in Rural healthcare management is part of the RISE AR awardees for the Rural Health Transformation grant. COPH was created in 2001 with a portion of the state’s tobacco settlement funds and is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. As part of the state’s only academic health sciences center, the College enjoys close relationships with the UAMS Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Health Professions, as well as the Arkansas Department of Health and the Arkansas Department of Human Services. Opportunities for collaboration also exist within UAMS’ centers of excellence: the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, the Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging with its network of seven satellite Centers on Aging across the state, the Stephens Spine Institute, the Psychiatric Research Institute, the Myeloma Institute, and the Translational Research Institute. UAMS also has a statewide presence through its eight Regional Programs sites (formerly called Area Health Education Centers) and a regional campus located in northwest Arkansas, offering ready access to populations across Arkansas. Opportunities also exist with other health care enterprises and universities across the state.

Qualifications:

• MHA or equivalent from a CAHME-accredited institution and at least 10 years of progressive management experience in healthcare management, or
• Doctoral Degree (e.g.. PhD or DHA) in healthcare administration, health finance, or similar, and at least 5 years of progressive management experience in healthcare management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in rural healthcare executive management and leadership
• Experience and interest in using teaching methods that emphasize and encourage active learning in online formats
• Experience and interest in mentoring or coaching students or professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Teaches up to 4 courses each year in the fully online graduate certificate in rural healthcare
• Develop relationships with rural healthcare providers for recruitment and program assessment and improvement activities
• Advise and mentor students
• Serve on college and university committees
• Contribute to ensuring the success of the health administration courses, including career mentoring and professional development.

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All applicants should send a cover letter outlining their background and interests and curriculum vitae to: Ann Chou, PhD, Chair, Department of Health Policy and Management, Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, UAMS, 4301 W. Markham St., Slot 820, Little Rock, AR 72205; [email protected].

Salary Information:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All applicants should send a cover letter outlining their background and interests and curriculum vitae to: Ann Chou, PhD, Chair, Department of Health Policy and Management, Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, UAMS, 4301 W. Markham St., Slot 820, Little Rock, AR 72205; [email protected].

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

No Background Check Required

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, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Sitting, Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes