Assistant Professor of Nursing- 12 MONTH

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

This position is a 12-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor appointment in the School of Nursing. The job duties include teaching, advising, mentoring, and evaluating students throughout the nursing program. Nursing faculty participate in service to the university, community, and the nursing profession. Teaching includes classroom experiences, along with other duties as assigned. In-state residency is required following employment. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy

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 master's in nursing
Applicant must 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 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 work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, nights, and weekends
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.

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 the program need
CNE Certification.

Responsibilities

Teaching: Consistent student and peer ratings of above average or higher; Active participation in team planning and decision-making; Revision of student learning experiences based on data analysis, current research findings, and trends; Use of effective teaching strategies and methodologies; Establishment and maintenance of collegial working relationships; 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 accordance with department guidelines (AAS); Evidence of continued role development (i.e. seminars, workshops); Demonstrate effective integration of technology; Demonstrate knowledge of current nursing practice and contemporary health care trends.
Service: Active participation in departmental governance and committees by offering ideas, meeting SPE timelines, contributing to SPE development and revisions; Service on department and/or college committees; Participation in community, discipline-linked service activities; Accurate academic advising with adherence to department expectations for service in this area and active participation in departmental group information sessions; Active membership in a minimum of one state or national professional organization in nursing or higher education.
Research/ Scholarly: Participation in professional continuing education activities; Development and submission (individually or as part of a group) of a minimum of two professional articles or presentations every two years; Development of research/study idea and design in an area of interest and/or benefit to the nursing program or body of nursing knowledge in general; Creation of learning resources for use in the curriculum; Development and/or maintenance of internal documents or reports necessary to meet department goals.