Faculty​/Learning Specialist

Closing Date: 01/30/2026

Type of Position: Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

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

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 the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities 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 orientation, 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 ask recruitment for any recruiting related questions. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Department: AA | Educational & Student Success Center

Position will work on the Northwest campus, Fayetteville, Arkansas. UAMS, Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences center, serves over 3,000 students and employs over 10,000 individuals across its colleges, medical center, and state-wide regional programs. This position is based at UAMS' Northwest Regional Campus in Fayetteville, AR. As a member of the ESSC, the Learning Specialist will provide academic support services to students across UAMS programs.

The ESSC supports student and faculty success through services such as academic coaching, peer tutoring, test-taking strategies, and faculty development workshops. The Student Success Center and Office of Educational Development collaborate to address learning needs, faculty development, and course design, leveraging face-to-face and online tools. The Faculty/Learning Specialist will assist students by developing personalized academic plans, facilitating workshops, coordinating peer tutoring, and applying innovative learning support strategies.

This role integrates into the ESSC team to advance the Center's mission and objectives. The position is a full-time, twelve-month, non-tenure-track faculty role, reporting to the ESSC Director.

Master's degree with an emphasis in adult education, counseling, education psychology or related field required.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, project management, and organizational skills.
• Innovative and solution-oriented approach to working with students.
• Ability to track statistics regularly.
• Excellent relational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to treat everyone with respect and kindness and value all members of the team as professionals regardless of education level.

• Two or more years of experience in higher education advising and counseling individuals about learning…