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Type of Position: Faculty - Non-Tenure

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

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\xe2\x80\x99s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 Clinical Instructor of Nursing is a faculty member responsible for developing and teaching didactic and clinical courses while contributing to the teaching, scholarship, and service missions of the School of Nursing, College, and University.

The primary teaching responsibility will be across the undergraduate distance education nursing programs, which includes coordination of didactic and clinical courses. Faculty positions have expectations for advising students, performing professional/community service and outreach, and contributing to ongoing program evaluation and improvement. The successful candidate will be expected to reside locally in Northwest Arkansas and maintain a campus presence as required.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in nursing (MSN) must be conferred by the start of appointment from an accredited institution of higher education

Current unencumbered RN License in the State of Arkansas, or eligibility for licensure in Arkansas

Indicators of abilities to engage in effective teaching

Completed graduate level nurse educator courses

At least two years of professional nursing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in nursing (e.g., PhD, DNP) or in a related field must be conferred from an accredited institution of higher educationby the start of appointment

At least two years of teaching experience in an online or traditional format

Knowledge of innovative teaching approaches and the use of technology in instruction

Experience with inter-professional collaborative education, scholarship, and/or practice

Demonstrated involvement in professional service

Defined area of scholarship

Additional Information:

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: Curriculum Vitae, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information: Dr. Jessie Casida
Executive Director of the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing
jcasida@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Upload proof of an active, unencumbered license in Arkansas (or compact state providing coverage in AR). Please use this link to download a report from NURSYS. https://www.nursys.com/
You will be unable to apply on the closing date of this position

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University\'s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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.

Constant Physical Activity: N/A

Frequent Physical Activity: N/A

Occasional Physical Activity: N/A

Benefits Eligible: Yes

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