Clinical Instructor - School of Nursing; Faculty

Clinical Instructor I
- School of Nursing (Faculty) Position Information

Posting Number F0442026

Clinical Instructor I
- School of Nursing (Faculty)

344000 - Nursing

We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family—the faculty, staff, students and alumni—who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work!
At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well-being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference. Participation in university-wide flexible work schedules may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job-specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development.

Benefits:

• university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• immediate leave accrual
• retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary
• health and wellness incentives
• access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family
• free gym membership
• equipment rentals

Full-time, tenure-track Clinical Instructor I (9-month appointment) to join the School of Nursing. This on-campus role is designed for a master's prepared Family Nurse Practitioner who will shape the next generation of nursing professionals. The successful candidate will lead innovative educational programs, conduct scholarly research, and contribute to a supportive, inclusive academic environment.
Learn more at:
www.uca.edu/nursing
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This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy. The position is non-tenure track and a nine-month appointment.

This non-tenure track position focuses on teaching, curriculum development, assessment and evaluation, collaboration and mentorship. The faculty member will facilitate student learning, engage in research and scholarship, focus on continuous professional development and provide institutional, professional and community service.

MUST
:
Possess a passion for teaching. Articulate and speak authoritatively about the profession and its future direction. Demonstrate evidence of interpersonal skills, networking abilities, and intraprofessional and interprofessional collaboration. Create an environment that facilitates student learning and the achievement of desired outcomes. Strive to improve teaching on an ongoing basis. Help students integrate the values and behaviors expected of nurses. Use a variety of strategies to assess and evaluate student learning.

Assist with formulating program outcomes and designing curricula that reflect contemporary health care trends.

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
• Ability to make sound judgments.
• Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Civility in all interactions.
• Demonstrate effective follow-up.