Assistant Teaching Professor (Nursing)

University of Arkansas System•North Little Rock, AR

8d•$65,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock, Arkansas, is accepting applications for a full-time, 11-month position as an Assistant Teaching Professor (Nursing). The Assistant Teaching Professor (Nursing) will be responsible for teaching students in both classroom and clinical settings. This position requires a commitment to teaching in a dynamic community college setting and the ability to successfully interact and respond to the broad ranging needs of an academically and culturally diverse campus setting. General Responsibilities: • Full-time faculty are professionals with the responsibility of providing a quality learning experience for UA - Pulaski Technical College students. Faculty perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of teacher and facilitator of learning. The successful hire will teach nursing courses as assigned. Other responsibilities of this position include: • Maintenance of office hours/establishing a campus presence in accordance with UA-PTC Campus Presence Policy 623. • Advising a caseload of students in the discipline or in a related or general field of study. • Actively and consistently participating in orientations, professional development workshops, all mandatory or required training, events, and meetings, such as commencement and convocation. • Establishing and maintaining positive, collaborative working relationships with students, colleagues and staff. • Demonstrating a willingness to use contemporary educational techniques and technology. • Maintaining skills or knowledge required for the discipline. • Utilizing syllabus, timeline of class curriculum and other information to present information in a timely manner for the success of students. • Arranging for the acquisition and preparation of appropriate materials and equipment in a timely manner necessary to meet course objectives. • Providing prompt and accurate records of assessments and final grade reports. • Demonstrating consistent professionalism with students and commitment to working cooperatively with campus personnel to fulfill the Mission of the College. • Reviewing and selecting the textbooks and/or other materials needed for each course taught. • Actively communicating, maintaining, and collaborating with the Advisory Committee for the discipline (if applicable). Faculty are expected to incorporate Advisory Committee feedback as appropriate. • Completing all required reports, including but not limited to, course-level or program-level outcomes assessment and academic program review, within the prescribed time frame. • Other duties as assigned by the department chair, school dean, or Provost. Other responsibilities of this position include: • Active participation in non-instructional campus responsibilities (considered service to the College), such as shared governance committee work, scholarship review committee or reader, appeals committee assignments, awards committee, participation in department, school, or campus wide initiatives, representing the college at recruitment and other community events, serving as an advisor for a registered student organization, etc. • Development of assessment of student learning and departmental programs. • A commitment to developing and following institutional and departmental policies or procedures regarding classroom/laboratory safety. • A commitment to student success and retention. • Candidates for this position must possess a thorough knowledge of the teaching field, a commitment to high academic standards, and excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. • Participates in communication between all constituents/affiliates, both internal and external; • Active, unencumbered registered nursing license for the state of Arkansas; • Must be able to teach theory or clinical in either morning, evening, or weekend schedules; • Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills; • Microsoft Office proficiency; • Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently toward course objectives; and • Ability to work effectively as a team member.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing (RN)
(2) Two years of registered nursing experience
Active, unencumbered registered nursing license for the state of Arkansas
Must be able to teach theory or clinical in either morning, evening, or weekend schedules
Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills
Microsoft Office proficiency

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
(1) one year of nursing education experience (classroom or clinical)

Responsibilities

Teaching students in both classroom and clinical settings
Maintenance of office hours/establishing a campus presence in accordance with UA-PTC Campus Presence Policy 623.
Advising a caseload of students in the discipline or in a related or general field of study.
Actively and consistently participating in orientations, professional development workshops, all mandatory or required training, events, and meetings, such as commencement and convocation.
Establishing and maintaining positive, collaborative working relationships with students, colleagues and staff.
Demonstrating a willingness to use contemporary educational techniques and technology.
Maintaining skills or knowledge required for the discipline.
Utilizing syllabus, timeline of class curriculum and other information to present information in a timely manner for the success of students.
Arranging for the acquisition and preparation of appropriate materials and equipment in a timely manner necessary to meet course objectives.
Providing prompt and accurate records of assessments and final grade reports.
Demonstrating consistent professionalism with students and commitment to working cooperatively with campus personnel to fulfill the Mission of the College.
Reviewing and selecting the textbooks and/or other materials needed for each course taught.
Actively communicating, maintaining, and collaborating with the Advisory Committee for the discipline (if applicable). Faculty are expected to incorporate Advisory Committee feedback as appropriate.
Completing all required reports, including but not limited to, course-level or program-level outcomes assessment and academic program review, within the prescribed time frame.
Active participation in non-instructional campus responsibilities (considered service to the College), such as shared governance committee work, scholarship review committee or reader, appeals committee assignments, awards committee, participation in department, school, or campus wide initiatives, representing the college at recruitment and other community events, serving as an advisor for a registered student organization, etc.
Development of assessment of student learning and departmental programs.
A commitment to developing and following institutional and departmental policies or procedures regarding classroom/laboratory safety.
A commitment to student success and retention.
Candidates for this position must possess a thorough knowledge of the teaching field, a commitment to high academic standards, and excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Participates in communication between all constituents/affiliates, both internal and external
Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently toward course objectives
Ability to work effectively as a team member