Assistant Professor

StartupNWA; Little Rock, Northern (AR, KY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision plans

Retirement plan with employer match

Life Insurance

Career Training Opportunities

Merchant Discounts

Concierge prescription delivery

Job summary

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) seeks a board-certified Otologist/Neurotologist for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. The role focuses on building a robust skull base practice as the state's sole academic lateral skull base surgeon.

The appointment offers opportunities for clinical, translational, or basic science research, and teaching of residents, medical students, and fellows.

Qualifications

• MD with board certification and Arkansas license or eligibility.
• Academic/teaching interest desired.
• Experience in otology/neurotology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join a collegial team of subspecialists in innovation and mentorship.
• Practice at UAMS Health with access to a wide referral base.
• Perform neurotologic procedures including cochlear implantation and skull base surgery.
• Collaborate across Neurosurgery, Audiology, Radiation Oncology, and other specialties.
• Support clinical, translational, or basic science research.
• Teach and mentor residents, medical students, and fellows.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MD

Board Certification

Arkansas license

Education

Medical Doctor degree

Job description

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Closing Date:

10/09/2026

Type of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Job Type:

Regular

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

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.

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.

Please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

Department:

COM | Otolaryngology Faculty

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

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:

commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [e-mail] for any recruiting related questions.

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:

Yes

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.