Instructor

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Closing Date:

04/24/2026

Type of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Job Type:

RegularNo

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:

COM | Radiation Oncology Physics

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Medical Physicist (Instructor) supports clinical operations across the UAMS Radiation Oncology Clinic and the Proton Center of Arkansas, contributing to quality, safety, education, and clinical innovation. This role provides professional expertise in treatment planning, dose calculation, and quality assurance to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered radiation therapy.

This position delivers clinical physics support for photon and/or proton therapy services, including daily treatment operations, treatment planning and verification, and imaging support. Responsibilities include commissioning, calibration, and ongoing quality assurance of treatment planning systems, delivery units, and imaging systems in accordance with AAPM, regulatory, and institutional standards.

The Medical Physicist collaborates closely with physicians, dosimetrists, therapists, engineers, and staff to support safe clinical workflows, complex treatment planning, and chart review processes. The role also supports the implementation and optimization of advanced technologies, including SRS/SBRT, proton therapy, surface-guided radiation therapy, motion management, and emerging imaging and treatment platforms.

As a faculty member, this position contributes to education and mentorship, accreditation and regulatory activities, quality improvement initiatives, clinical research, and departmental service. The role operates under general direction and exercises independent professional judgment in executing complex clinical and technical responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (MSc) or higher in Physics or a closely related discipline

• Graduation from a CAMPEP-accredited Medical Physics Residency Program

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

Clinical Physics, Dosimetry Support, and Quality Assurance

• Provide clinical physics support for photon and/or proton therapy services

• Support daily treatment operations, image guidance, and treatment planning activities

• Perform plan reviews, independent dose calculations, and comprehensive chart reviews

• Conduct patient-specific and routine quality assurance procedures

• Commission, calibrate, and maintain treatment planning systems, delivery units, and imaging systems

• Develop, maintain, and improve QA programs in alignment with AAPM and regulatory standards

• Collaborate with clinical teams to resolve technical and workflow challenges

Program Development, Education, and Institutional Service

• Support safe, efficient, and patient-centered clinical workflows

• Participate in departmental committees, accreditation processes, and quality initiatives

• Contribute to program development and continuous improvement efforts

• Provide education and mentorship to residents, students, and staff

• Support research and academic mission activities

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Salary Information:

"Commensurate with education and experience"

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

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:

Grasping, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Standing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Balancing, Lifting, Pulling

Benefits Eligible:

Yes