Assistant Professor of Nursing- 12 MONTH

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Type of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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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Department:

Nursing Department

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Summary of Job Duties:

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

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• 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.

Preferred Education and/or Experience: 

• 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.

Job Duties and 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 establ