Clinical Instructor of Nursing

About the role

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Closing Date

• Type of Position: Faculty - Non-Tenure
• Workstudy Position: No
• Job Type: Academic Term (Fixed Term)

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.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department: Department of Nursing

Summary of Job Duties

The Clinical Instructor of Nursing is a 9-month faculty member responsible for developing and teaching undergraduate didactic and clinical courses while contributing to the teaching, and service missions of the Department of Nursing, College, and University. Seeking faculty for online and traditional instruction. On-campus presence is required.

This is an in-person position. On-campus presence is an essential function of this position. Extensive in-person engagement in activities such as office hours, student advising, collaborative work, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings is required to advance student success, departmental effectiveness, and the mission of the college and the university.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the start of employment
• An unencumbered Arkansas registered nurse (RN) license or eligibility for State of Arkansas licensure
• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skill
• Indicators of abilities to engage in effective teaching
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff, and faculty
• At least two years of professional nursing experience

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of teaching experience in an online or traditional format
• DNP, PhD, or other terminal degree or currently enrolled in doctoral studies

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

• Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status
• Recruitment Contact Information: Dr. Carrie McDermott
• Executive Director of the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing

• 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: You will be unable to apply to this posting on the closing date.

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.

• 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