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

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Healthcare PartnershipsClinical OperationsChange ManagementFinancial AcumenCompliance and Quality

Soft Skills

Public SpeakingCommunicationsLeadership and Talent Development

Certifications

Registered Nurse (RN) License