"ADN Faculty, Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing"

Job Details

Type of Position: Faculty - Non-Tenure

Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Department: 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... The position reports directly to the ADN Director.

Qualifications:

• Required: 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: 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... Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Faculty have met the requirements of their degrees... Possess skills to provide clear and concise communication, multi-tasking, and organizational abilities.

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)

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS