Posted 17 days ago
Assistant Professor
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Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at UAMS, focused on building a skull base practice as the sole academic lateral skull base surgeon in Arkansas, with clinical, research, and teaching responsibilities.
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Type of Position:
Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track
Job Type:
Regular
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Sponsorship Available:
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.
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Department:
COM | Otolaryngology Faculty
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking a board-certified Otologist/Neurotologist who is interested in building a robust skull base practice. This is a full-time faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, depending on qualifications and experience. The individual would be the only academic lateral skull base surgeon in the state of Arkansas. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic academic department in a collaborative environment focused on clinical excellence, cutting-edge research, and comprehensive medical education. Faculty appointments at UAMS reflect the institution's mission to promote academic excellence, deliver outstanding patient care, and improve the health and wellness of Arkansans.
Qualifications:
- MD, Board Certification, and license to practice medicine or eligibility in Arkansas
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Join a collegial team of fellowship-trained subspecialists in a department dedicated to innovation, mentorship, and academic success.
Practice at UAMS Health, Arkansas's leading academic health center, with access to a wide referral base and a diverse patient population.
Perform a full range of neurotologic procedures, including cochlear implantation, lateral skull base surgery, vestibular schwannoma management, and complex otologic reconstruction.
Collaborate across disciplines with Neurosurgery, Audiology, Radiation Oncology, and other specialties in multidisciplinary skull base and hearing preservation programs.
Enjoy protected time and institutional support for clinical, translational, or basic science research.
Play an active role in teaching and mentoring residents, medical students, and, as appropriate, fellows.
Other duties as assigned.
Salary Information:
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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, Sharps, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
Benefits Eligible:
YesSkills
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