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University of Arkansas System
Little Rock, Arkansas

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Acute Care Professor/Assistant Professor or Associate Professor

Nurse PractitionerNo weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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01/01/2027

Type of Position

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift

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

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Department: CON | College of Nursing DNP Programs

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Summary of Job Duties

Help Prepare the Next Generation of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing invites applications from qualified Pediatric Nurse Practitioners–Acute Care interested in graduate nursing education. Bring your clinical expertise and passion for teaching to a collaborative faculty dedicated to preparing future nursing leaders.

The faculty member provides high-quality graduate nursing education, student mentoring, and pediatric acute care expertise. Primary responsibilities include teaching, curriculum development, and program evaluation within the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner–Acute Care track, including core courses and collaboration across graduate programs.

The faculty member reports to the department chair for faculty development and evaluation and works closely with the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner specialty coordinator and graduate program leadership to support program goals and student success. The role also contributes to the College’s research, scholarship, service, and practice missions.

Work Schedule and Appointment

The primary work location may be the Little Rock or Northwest Arkansas campus. Work is generally scheduled Monday through Friday, with hours varying according to teaching and program needs. Additional time may be required.

Academic rank will be determined at hire. Appointment details will be specified for each available opportunity.

Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in nursing.
  • Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license and eligibility for licensure in Arkansas.
  • Certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner–Acute Care.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two or more years of teaching experience in a graduate nursing program.
  • Experience with simulation-based learning.
  • Familiarity with a concept-based curriculum.
  • Eligible for advanced practice nursing licensure in Arkansas.

Qualifications Equivalencies

Additional Information

  • What You Will Be Doing: Responsibilities
  • Teach and mentor graduate nursing students in the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner–Acute Care track and core courses.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum to support program outcomes.
  • Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership to integrate content across graduate nursing programs.
  • Participate in program evaluation and continuous improvement.
  • Contribute to research and scholarly activities within the College of Nursing.
  • Participate in service and practice activities that support the College’s mission.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Standing, Talking
  • Frequent Physical Activity: Feeling, Sitting, Walking
  • Occasional Physical Activity: Driving, Pulling, Pushing

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of five Professional References (name, email, business title), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status, Resume

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 uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com

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

Key Responsibilities

Teach and mentor graduate students in the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner–Acute Care track, develop and evaluate curriculum, and collaborate with faculty to support program outcomes and continuous improvement. Contribute to the College of Nursing’s research, scholarship, service, and practice missions.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Curriculum EvaluationInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

University of Arkansas System ranks #7 of 10 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 58% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Primary Care by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPrimary Care median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingArkansas index 86.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Primary Care listings in Arkansas17 active1,090 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 16% remote · 58% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Primary Care pay trend−3.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
University of Arkansas System#7 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs
8
<$140k
1
$150k
9
$160k-180k
1
$187k
2
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs
401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
70%
Sign-on bonus
55%
Relocation assistance
20%
Loan repayment
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Primary Care (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,080 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About University of Arkansas System

Higher Education
Little Rock, Arkansas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan with up to 10% match
Paid Time Off
Holiday Leave
Sick Leave
Education Discount

Living in Little Rock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$216k
Typical market rent
$1,184/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.