Associate Professor

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

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. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. 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. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu . The Associate Professor will focus on building a successful academic career while making meaningful contributions to the discipline, department, and College of Medicine. Primary responsibilities include 100% research time aligned with college expectations and personal career goals. This position is a Designated Research Position and is regulated by the Arkansas Research Education Protection Act of 2025 . Prior to issuance of an offer of employment, the University is required to request and obtain additional information about an applicant’s background and, if required, conduct an additional review of that background information.

Requirements

MD, PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

Develop and address key research objectives that would benefit from your expertise and maintain and grow the research activities in alignment with ACRI and Arkansas Children’s strategic plans.
Advance The LINK’s mission by supporting community-engaged dissemination and implementation (D&I) science. This includes aligning research activities with The LINK’s goals of promoting equitable, practice-informed strategies that build trust between researchers and communities.
Design and lead research projects that reflect The LINK’s values by embedding community voice and partnership throughout the research process. For example, your content expertise in community-engaged implementation science and adolescent digital mental health provides a strong opportunity to explore equitable implementation of evidence-based practices.
Extend research activities in these areas through collaboration with investigators at Arkansas Children’s/ACRI and UAMS.
Support the growth of community-based research and implementation science approaches for the ACRI and the Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center (ACNC).
Serve as a mentor, consultant, and role model to ACRI/UAMS investigators and trainees seeking training or expertise in community-engaged implementation science and adolescent digital mental health.
Collaborate with the Arkansas Children’s Health System, ACNC, and the Translational Research Institute to leverage existing resources and recruit talented scientists to expeditiously fulfill the program goals.
Regularly attend ACRI meetings and activities, serve on relevant committees, and ultimately serve in leadership positions to advance the mission and goals of the ACRI.