Nursing Instructor/Assistant Professor

University of Arkansas•Pine Bluff, AR

About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty. For more than 140 years, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has worked to create an environment that inculcates learning, growth and productivity while affording a basic need to its students – a chance to advance. The 15:1 student to teacher ratio makes it possible to maintain a learning environment with close interaction between students and faculty while challenging curricula encourage our students to seek and fulfill their potential. You can excel in your chosen field of study through a curriculum of Certificate and Associates degree programs, more than thirty Undergraduate programs, Master’s degree programs and a Doctorate program in Aquaculture/Fisheries. You can also develop workplace readiness through internships, co-ops and fellowships in the U.S. and abroad. Out-of-class experiences and student involvement include more than 90 student organizations, an internationally renowned Vesper Choir, Marching Band, Concert Bands, Wind Symphony, nationally recognized debate team, award-winning theater department and accomplished athletic program. Though the main campus is in Pine Bluff, its reach is worldwide. UAPB has an extended campus in North Little Rock and offers as well as online courses. With the addition of the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON), students can engage in information exchange with others anywhere in the world. There are also Research and Extension offices in Lonoke, Newport and Lake Village and collaborations with other colleges and universities in the State through the National Science Foundation funded STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy. As the second oldest land-grant institution in the state of Arkansas, the mission of this No Excuse University remains the same – to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch. We invite you to Become a Part of the Pride at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

Requirements

Master's in nursing science degree
Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license or eligible to be licensed in the state of Arkansas.
Three to five years teaching experience preferably in a BSN education program.
Experience in nursing education or clinical instruction.
Familiarity with ACEN or CCNE accreditation standards
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Earned doctorate

Responsibilities

Serves as teaching faculty in the Department of Nursing.
Maintain expertise in field of study and teaching pedagogy/andragogy.
Maintain active participation in professional organizations as appropriate.
Makes recommendations to Department Chairperson regarding budgetary needs.
Participates in Advisory Board meetings, departmental and university committees as assigned
Academic advising and student recruitment.
Prepare course syllabi using departmental/university template.
Curriculum development, research and program evaluation.
Establish and maintain clinical affiliation agreements with healthcare facilities
Ensure agreements meet university and accreditation standards.
Collaborate with administrative and legal departments for contract management.
Provide required forms and papers to the Registrar’s Office within the specified time frame.
Demonstrate procedures in nursing skills laboratory and progressive mastery of simulations.
Supervise student demonstrations and evaluate student performances.
Perform other duties as assigned