ADN Faculty, Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing

Faculty – Non‑Tenure (Regular) – School of Nursing, University of Arkansas at Fort Smith.

Location:

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Department:
School of Nursing

Employment:
Full time. No work‑study. No sponsorship available.

Nursing faculty includes all full‑time teaching faculty and part‑time clinical instructors. The faculty accepts, first and foremost, the responsibility of maintaining high standards of quality nursing education. With the exception of part‑time clinical instructors, each nursing faculty member is a member of the University faculty at large, with all the rights, freedoms, privileges, and responsibilities of every other faculty member. School of Nursing (SON) faculty are responsible for adhering to regulations in the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Employee Handbook as well as those in the SON Faculty Handbook.

The position reports directly to the ADN Director.

• Hold a current license as a registered nurse in the State of Arkansas.
• Hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in clinical nursing practice.
• Hold membership(s) in professional organizations.

The Bachelor of Science Nursing Faculty shall:

• Hold a current license or is eligible to obtain a license as a registered nurse in the State of Arkansas.
• Hold a bachelor's degree in nursing, master's preferred.
• Have experience in clinical nursing practice and didactic nursing education.
• Hold membership in professional organizations.
• Have expertise in alternate learning strategies (i.e., Blackboard Learning System) and a variety of software.

Preference is for a master’s degree in nursing education and/or having didactic teaching experience.

• Adheres to course objectives and program outcomes in developing appropriate class content and objectives.
• Assists in the development of standards for the admission, progression, and graduation of nursing students. Serves as a professional role model for the student.
• Assumes responsibility for adhering to policies related to examinations and preparing test items.
• Attends and participates in meetings as scheduled by the ADN Director and/or Dean of the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences.
• Collaborates with peers and/or the ADN Director in regard to development, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum.
• Furnishes evidence of current CPR certification, immunizations, and TB skin test, chest x‑ray or waiver on an annual basis.
• Maintains appropriate records regarding student evaluation and progress.
• Maintains high academic standards by adhering to standards established by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing as assigned by the ADN Director.
• Participates in academic advising and counseling.
• Participates in the faculty, student, and program evaluation process.
• Participates in recruitment and retention of students within the School of Nursing.
• Uses appropriate instructional resources to facilitate student progress toward meeting objectives.

• Consistently participates in scholarly and/or service activities.
• Develop effective working relationships within the School of Nursing, College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences, UAFS, and community.
• Maintains security and confidentiality of all records and examinations.
• Maintains availability hours for consultation.
• Maintains an electronic copy of all lecture materials on file in the School of Nursing.
• Participates in professional and community activities for the purpose of bringing education, service, and research findings together for the improvement of health care.
• Participates in continuing education programs to remain current in practice.
• Promotes the goals, objectives and reputation of the School of Nursing, College of Health, Education and Human Sciences, UAFS, and the community.
• Promotes cohesiveness between faculty and students within the School of Nursing.
• Responsible for maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to foster teamwork and…