ADN Faculty, Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing

University of Arkansas System • Fort Smith, AR

270d • $55,000

About The Position

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is seeking a Nursing Faculty member to join the School of Nursing. This position is a full-time faculty role responsible for maintaining high standards of quality nursing education. The faculty member will adhere to regulations in the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Employee Handbook and the SON Faculty Handbook, reporting directly to the ADN Director. The role includes teaching responsibilities, curriculum development, and participation in academic advising and student evaluation.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in nursing education.
• Didactic teaching experience.

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 students.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays.
• Immediate leave accrual.
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees