Assistant Professor of Nursing

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.

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

• 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.

• →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 accordance with the School of Nursing (SON) guidelines (AAS);
• →Evidence of continued role development (i.e., seminars, workshops);
• →Demonstrates knowledge of current nursing practice and contemporary healthcare trends.
  

• 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 varied population;
• Computer literacy and experience;
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include evening, nights, or weekends;
• Ability to travel occasionally, including overnight stays;
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license;
• Ability to maintain scheduled on-campus office days.
  

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.