Job Details

Type of Position: Faculty - Non-Tenure

Job Type: Regular

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 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.

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.

Salary Information: $55,000/year

Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, License or Certificate, List of three Professional References, Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must upload a current Arkansas Nursing License required.

Recruitment Contact Information: Human Resources 479-788-7080

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