"ADN Faculty, Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing"

Summary of Job Duties:

Nursing faculty includes all full-time teaching faculty and part-time clinical instructors. The faculty accepts, first and foremost, the responsibility of maintaining high standards of quality nursing education. With the exception of part-time clinical instructors, each nursing faculty member is a member of the University faculty at large, with all the rights, freedoms, privileges, and responsibilities of every other faculty member. School of Nursing (SON) faculty are responsible for adhering to regulations in the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Employee Handbook as well as those in the SON Faculty Handbook. The position reports directly to the ADN Director.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Work Experience: Hold a current license as a registered nurse in the State of Arkansas. Hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in clinical nursing practice. Hold membership(s) in professional organizations.

The Bachelor of Science Nursing Faculty shall:

• Hold a current license or is eligible to obtain a license as a registered nurse in the State of Arkansas.
• Hold a bachelor's degree in nursing, master's preferred.
• Have experience in clinical nursing practice and didactic nursing education.
• Hold membership in professional organizations.
• Have expertise in alternate learning strategies (i.e., Blackboard Learning System) and a variety of software.

Preferred Education and/or Work Experience: Preference is for a master’s degree in nursing education and/or having didactic teaching experience.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adheres to course objectives and program outcomes in developing appropriate class content and objectives.
• Assists in the development of standards for the admission, progression, and graduation of nursing students. Serves as a professional role model for the student.
• Assumes responsibility for adhering to policies related to examinations and preparing test items.
• Attends and participates in meetings as scheduled by the ADN Director and/or Dean of the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences.
• Collaborates with peers and/or the ADN Director in regard to development, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum.
• Furnishes evidence of current CPR certification, immunizations, and TB skin test, chest x-ray or waiver on an annual basis.
• Maintains appropriate records regarding student evaluation and progress.
• Maintains high academic standards by adhering to standards established by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing as assigned by the ADN Director.
• Participates in academic advising and counseling.
• Participates in the faculty, student, and program evaluation process.
• Participates in recruitment and retention of students within the School of Nursing.
• Uses appropriate instructional resources to facilitate student progress toward meeting objectives.

Other Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Consistently participates in scholarly and/or service activities.
• Develop effective working relationships within the School of Nursing, College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences, UAFS, and community.
• Maintains security and confidentiality of all records and examinations.
• Maintains availability hours for consultation.
• Maintains an electronic copy of all lecture materials on file in the School of Nursing.
• Participates in professional and community activities for the purpose of bringing education, service, and research findings together for the improvement of health care.
• Participates in continuing education programs to remain current in practice.
• Promotes the goals, objectives and reputation of the School of Nursing, College of Health, Education and Human Sciences, UAFS, and the community.
• Promotes cohesiveness between faculty and students within the School of Nursing.
• Responsible for maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to foster teamwork and provides leadership for subordinates.
• Submits goals for the coming year by assigned due date.
• Requires consistent on-time attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To perform the job successfully, the following competencies are required for the essential functions of this position:

• Faculty have met the requirements of their degrees as set forth by an accredited institution.
• Faculty must demonstrate mastery of specific subject areas related to their professional practice and assignments.
• Faculty must maintain current credentials in their field.
• Possess skills to provide clear and concise communication, multi-tasking, and organizational abilities.

Additional Information:

Working Relationships: Develop effective working relationships with: UA Fort Smith Administration, College of Health, Education, and Human Science Administration, College of Health, Education, and Human Science Faculty and Staff, College of Health, Education, and Human Science Students, School of Nursing, School of Nursing Advisory Board, Community Health Care Providers, Community Leaders, Fort Smith Community.

List Employees Supervised: None.

Special Job Dimensions: Travel to and from clinical sites. Abilities include walking, standing for up to twelve hours, bending, reaching, turning, listening, observation, and moderate to heavy lifting (at least 50 pounds). Must be physically and emotionally able to complete all job requirements. Teaching assignments may include evenings and weekends.

Background Check Requirements: Include background checks to be completed for this position.

Salary Information: $55,000/year.

Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s).

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment Contact Information: Human Resources 479-788-7080. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site. Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check. This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal background check, sex offender registry check, financial history background check, and/or drug screening.