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Closing Date:

06/30/2026

Type of Position:

Job Type:

Regular

Day 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

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 theApply 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 preference, 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.

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For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu

Department:

CPH | Health Policy & Management

Department's Website:

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. The primary responsibility for this position is to teach up to 6 courses each year in the CAHME-accredited MHA program; advise and mentor graduate students; serve on college and university committees; participate in program assessment and improvement activities; and help ensure the success of our MHA program, including career mentoring and professional development. This position has no soft money conditions, but engagement in research is encouraged.

The MHA program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). 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.

All applicants should send a cover letter outlining their background and interests and curriculum vitae to: Stephen Bowman, PhD, Search Committee 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; 501-526-6693; smbowman@uams.edu.

Qualifications:

• MHA or equivalent in healthcare administration, health finance, or related field, from a CAHME-accredited institution, plus at least 10 years of progressive management experience in healthcare management or

• Doctoral Degree (i.e., PhD or DHA) in healthcare administration, health finance, or related field, plus at least 5 years of progressive management experience in healthcare management required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and interest in using teaching methods that emphasize and encourage active learning.

• Experience and interest in teaching in online formats.

• Experience and interest in mentoring or coaching students or professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Teaches up to 6 courses each year in the CAHME-accredited MHA program.

• Advises and mentors graduate students.

• Serves on college and university committees.

• Participates in program assessment and improvement activities.

• Helps ensure the success of our MHA program, including career mentoring and professional development.

Additional Information:

Physical Demands:

• Constant - Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking

• Frequent - Sitting, Standing, Walking

• Occasional - N/A

Salary Information:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All applicants should send a cover letter outlining their background and interests and curriculum vitae to: Stephen Bowman, PhD, Search Committee 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; 501-526-6693; smbowman@uams.edu.

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:

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:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes