UASYS

Assistant Professor

Little Rock Full time

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Closing Date:

03/18/2026


Type of Position:

Faculty - Non-Tenure


Job Type:

Regular


Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

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 | Medical Laboratory Sciences


Department's Website:


Summary of Job Duties:

The Department of Laboratory Sciences in the College of Health Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) seeks applicants for a full-time, 12-month faculty position, located in Little Rock, Arkansas. We are searching for a team-oriented faculty member to join the successful, dynamic and student-oriented medical laboratory sciences program. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience and qualifications. Tenure or non-tenure track is available, depending on academic qualifications. Position reports to the medical laboratory sciences program director.

The program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. The program offers a full- or part-time day program with one cohort of up to 30 students beginning each fall semester. The full-time track requires 17 months to complete. The part-time track allows students a maximum of five semesters to complete the program. The program also offers an MLT-to-MLS distance track that is designed for medical laboratory technicians (MLTs). Upon completion of the full-time, part-time, or MLT-to-MLS track, a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences is awarded.

UAMS is Arkansas’ only academic health center with seven institutes including the Reynolds Institute on Aging, Stephens Spine Institute, Jones Eye Institute, Myeloma Institute for Research & Therapy, Psychiatric Research Institute, Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, and Translational Research Institute. The university has five colleges including Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health and Health Professions (CHP) as well as a Graduate School of biomedical sciences. The College of Health Professions which houses the Medical Laboratory Sciences Program also has 15 other programs with the potential for innovative interprofessional opportunities.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in science, education, health-related field, management, or related field from an accredited institution. (Candidates possessing a bachelor’s degree will be expected to attain a master’s degree in education or a health-related discipline)

  • Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience performing high-complexity testing as a generalist with experience in all areas of the lab.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, ability to identify and solve problems.

  • Ability to travel frequently to clinical sites and recruitment events to meet with potential students and current MLS students.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in science, education, or a health-related field from an accredited institution.

  • Teaching experience (online, classroom, and/or clinical).

  • Experience in managing teams or programs.

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in the organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of clinical experiences for medical laboratory sciences students.

  • Design and teach academic courses in the area(s) of content expertise.  This position will serve as a backup didactic faculty for multiple areas for our on-campus program.

  • Serve as a key faculty providing support for the online program, in support of the program, and as assistant program directors..

  • Serve as recruiting liaison for the College of Health Professions recruitment efforts with an emphasis on on-campus recruiting and assisting with online recruitment on an as-needed basis.

  • Participate in research and other scholarly activities appropriate to faculty rank and track.

  • Engage in service activities, consistent with university and college expectations for core faculty.

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

  • Participate in NAACLS accreditation-related review, self-study, and site visit processes.

  • Maintain current MLS certification.

  • Assist other faculty by co-teaching or providing assistance as deemed necessary by the program director.  


Additional Information:


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)


Optional Documents:


Special Instructions to Applicants:


Recruitment Contact Information:

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


Frequent Physical Activity:

Talking


Occasional Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Walking


Benefits Eligible:

Yes