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Assistant Director for Online Undergraduate Programs and Clinical Instructor of Nursing

University of Arkansas System
Fayetteville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Apr 2026

About the role

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Closing Date:

05/20/2026


Type of Position:

Faculty - Non-Tenure


Workstudy Position:

No


Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)


Work Shift:


Sponsorship Available:

No


Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Department of Nursing


Department's Website:

https://nursing.uark.edu/


Summary of Job Duties:

The Assistant Director for Online Undergraduate Programs and Clinical Instructor of Nursing is a 12-month faculty position responsible for providing forward-thinking leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating online undergraduate programs in the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing (EMSON). In collaboration with the EMSON Executive Director and the Associate Director, the Assistant Director assists with development, implementation, and ongoing assessment of online LPN-BSN and RN-BSN program initiatives; provides oversight of online undergraduate curriculum and didactic and clinical practicum experiences; serves as the first line of administrative contact for escalated student concerns within the online undergraduate programs; provides support to online undergraduate faculty and assists with course assignments; and supports the program in maintaining compliance with accrediting and regulatory bodies. The Assistant Director provides oversight for monthly academic program committee meetings and brings forward issues to the EMSON faculty through the shared governance model for review and approval. The Assistant Director reports to the Executive Director of EMSON.

Consistent on-campus presence is required, and active in-person engagement in departmental and c

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