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University of Arkansas System

Assistant Dean, Community Engagement and Faculty Practice

University of Arkansas System

Assistant Dean for Community Engagement and Faculty Practice at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Leading community partnerships and faculty practice integration within nursing education.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeLittle Rock • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic leadership and operational management in healthcare settings, with a focus on partnership development and community engagement. Proficient in contract negotiation, compliance, and data-driven decision making to enhance nursing education and healthcare delivery.

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Strategic LeadershipPartnership DevelopmentHealthcare Contract NegotiationOperational ManagementCommunity Engagement

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Hard Skills
Healthcare PartnershipsClinical OperationsChange ManagementFinancial AcumenCompliance and Quality
Soft Skills
Public SpeakingCommunicationsLeadership and Talent Development
Tools & Technologies
MS Office SuiteStudent Information Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Registered Nurse (RN) License
Industry Keywords
Evidence-Based PracticeAcademic-Practice PartnershipsHealthcare DeliveryCommunity AgenciesAlumni Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide transformative leadership to foster and sustain strategic partnerships between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences- College of Nursing (CON) and clinical practice settings.
  • Serve as the operational leader of the faculty practice clinical enterprise, guiding growth, integration, and alignment with the CON’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
  • Interface across hospital-based, ambulatory, community, and rural settings to advance the integration of evidence-based practice within nursing education and healthcare delivery.
  • Strengthen healthcare outcomes, prepare highly competent nursing professionals, and support innovative academic–practice partnerships.
  • Act as a liaison for community engagement, alumni engagement, academic-practice partnerships, and collaborative programs, seeking and evaluating internal and external partnerships with healthcare organizations, community agencies, alumni, and funding sponsors aligned with the CON’s strategic priorities.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum of five (5) years in a leadership role related to community engagement, clinical operations, healthcare partnerships, or administration.
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Advanced); Student Information Systems experience preferred.
  • Public speaking experience required; demonstrated ability to deliver compelling presentations to diverse audiences.
  • Experience with healthcare contract negotiation and clinical operations preferred.
  • Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Strategic leadership; Partnership development; Financial acumen; Operational management; Change management; Negotiation and contract management; Compliance and quality; Communications; Data-driven decision making; Leadership and talent development; Community and alumni engagement.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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