The Assistant/Associate Professor will participate in curriculum development, student assessment, and provide clinical instruction. They will also engage in scholarship and research to advance medical knowledge.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a terminal degree (DO or MD) and current Board Certification in their area of specialization. Preferred qualifications include three years of academic experience or five years in a Graduate Medical Education Program.
Description About Arkansas Colleges of Health Education Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is a private, non-profit, graduate-level health sciences institution located on over 500 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
ACHE’s service-driven mission is to educate and train a diverse group of competent and compassionate healthcare professionals; to create health and research support facilities; and to provide healthy living environments to improve the lives of others.
Founded in 2014, ACHE has experienced rapid growth and is poised to be a leader in healthcare education for years to come.
ACHE is the first and only private institution in Arkansas that is dedicated solely to healthcare and wellness, and maintains a strong commitment to the surrounding community.
About Fort Smith and the Arkansas River Valley Fort Smith is a vibrant community of around 90,000, with a low cost of living and ample recreational opportunities.
Located in the beautiful Arkansas River Valley at the foothills of the Ozark mountains, Fort Smith is nestled between the Ozark-St.
Francis and Ouachita National Forests.
The region provides hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, hang gliding, whitewater rafting, and camping all within a short drive.
In addition, the city supports a variety of cultural attractions, including museums, theaters, an award-winning symphony, and two historic entertainment districts.
JOB SUMMARY The Assistant/Associate Professor of Family Medicine/Internal Medicine/Pediatrics will demonstrate experience and expertise in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Pediatrics that ensures the integration of scientifically based, outcome evaluated clinical knowledge and skills, biomedical sciences, and osteopathic principles and practices for predoctoral and/or postdoctoral students, provide service to the university and professional communities and engage in innovative scholarship and research to advance medical knowledge. (Rank will be determined by qualifications and experience) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Participate in curriculum development and delivery, assessment, and modification as a part of the college's ongoing quality improvement and assessment program.
Participate in the assessment and evaluation of students and residents, provide feedback and remedial assistance to ensure that the students of the College meet the standards established by the faculty and college and obtain the knowledge, skills and competency established.
Participate in the assessment or evaluation of and provide feedback to other members of the faculty as a portion of the college's ongoing quality improvement and assessment program.
Establish and maintain scheduled office hours for student advising, tutoring, remediation and consultation.
Provide service to the College community and students through serving on College committees, providing leadership, mentorship and expertise to students, participating in community outreach events and with professional organizations or groups as assigned by the Dean or Department Chair.
Clinical work, as assigned, at local hospitals, clinics, or other medical service providers for the purpose of developing and maintaining clinical skills and instructing and supervising students of the College in their clinical rotations.
Maintain a personal and professional development plan and portfolio, including documentation of teaching, professional development activities and plans, service provided to college and communities, scholarly activity and research to assure personal growth and continued competency with specialty field.
Demonstrate the highest standard of professionalism and ethical behavior in all aspects of personal and professional actions and performance.
Demonstrate and role model an ongoing ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors and support staff.
Demonstrate adaptability and the willingness to assist the university and college in fulfilling its mission and vision though teaching, academic administrative duties (course/system coordinator), community service and/or perform special duties as assigned.
Advance the prestige of the College through advancement of its mission and vision and advancement of your personal career.
Prepare grant proposals and academic evaluative reports.
Other duties as assigned by the Chair of Primary Care or their designee.
Requirements: Qualifications and credentials
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualifications
Terminal degree (DO or MD) with current Board Certification in appropriate area of specialization if applicable. Demonstrated leadership, productivity and administrative experience in a clinical, professional, research or educational settings. Good standing with all regulatory and governmental boards and agencies. Eligible for coverage by college's malpractice insurer if applicable.
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years of academic experience as a full-time faculty member at a College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Allopathic Medicine, Academic Health Care Teaching Center or five (5) years of experience as a full-time faculty member in a Graduate Medical Education Program. Demonstrated leadership and productivity in the areas of clinical or professional service, scholarly activity, medical research or education. Required knowledge, skills, and abilities Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the delivery of medical education in the classroom, laboratory, simulation and standardized laboratory settings and in clinical settings for students and residents. Demonstrate knowledge of varied curriculum template and educational formats. Demonstrate ability to mentor and motivate students and peers. Demonstrate a depth of knowledge in one or more of the medical, psychological, or social disciplines required for the education of medical students, the practice of medicine, the advancement of medical knowledge and research. Demonstrate leadership skills, organizational skills, delegation skills, and time management skills. ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB
Communication and Comprehension
ACHE is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations when necessary.
The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the college.
Ability to orally communicate effectively with others.
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staffs at all levels.
Ability to understand oral and written information, using the English language, and organize thoughts and ideas into effective forms of communication.
Ability to make decisions which range from moderate to a significant impact on the immediate work environment, as well as outside contributors.
Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of ACHE to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
Strong organizational skills.
Problem Solving Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
Expertise in negotiation.
Experience with scholarly publication and research.
Physical and Sensory Abilities May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.
May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.
May require significant travel or work away from campus.
Requires attendance at events representing ACHE both within as well as outside of the college setting.
Frequently required to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
Frequently required to see for purposes of reading matter.
Frequently required to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
Occasionally required to lift items in a normal office environment.
Frequently required to operate office and presentation equipment.
If you need assistance in the application process because of a disability, or any other reason, please contact Vicki Broadaway, Vice President of Human Resources, at 479.308.2287 or vicki.broadaway@achehealth.edu.
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Market context
Academic primary care faculty in Arkansas
Arkansas academic family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics roles often reflect steady demand for clinician-educators who can support teaching, patient care, and residency training. These positions are competitive because schools and health systems typically look for a terminal degree, current board certification, and prior academic or GME experience; on this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting to save you research time. Before applying, compare your teaching, clinical, and scholarly background against the preferred academic or GME years and tailor your CV to those priorities.
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