Assistant Professor of Nursing- 9 MONTH

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation. This is a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the School of Nursing (SON). Responsibilities include teaching, advising, mentoring, and assessing students throughout the nursing program. Nursing faculty also engage in service to the university, community, and nursing profession. Scholarly work and/or research are also requirements for those in a tenure-track or tenured position. In-state residency is required after employment begins. This position is governed by state and federal laws, as well as agency and institutional policies.

Requirements

A master's degree with a major in nursing, OR A doctoral degree with a major in nursing, OR A doctoral degree (Ph.D. or EdD), and a masters in nursing
Applicant must also have a current, unencumbered Arkansas or multi-state RN license from a compact state or the ability to obtain Arkansas licensure before the position start date
Applicants must also maintain in-state residency during employment
Ability to teach and mentor students throughout the nursing program. Teaching may include clinical, face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid formats
Ability to work with a diverse population
Computer literacy and experience
Ability to travel occasionally, which may include overnight stays
Ability to drive a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver's license
Ability to maintain scheduled on-campus office days
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in Nursing or related field or current enrollment in a doctoral program
Teaching experience and recent experience in nursing practice or nursing education in the area(s) of program need
CNE Certification

Responsibilities

Teach, advise, mentor, and evaluate students throughout the nursing program
Participate in service to the university, community, and profession
Establish and maintain a program of scholarly activities
Conduct clinical, face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online student learning activities designed to meet student and program learning outcomes
Effective communication with staff, students, peers, agency personnel and administration
Consistent meeting of established timelines and project completion dates
Contributes to the evaluation and revision of courses (i.e. content, assignments, forms, learning activities, etc.)
Development of test items in accord with School of Nursing (SON) guidelines (AAS)
Evidence of continued role development (i.e. seminars, workshops)
Demonstrates knowledge of current nursing practice and contemporary health care trends