Instructor, BSN - Accelerated Track

Position Overview

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith – School of Nursing (SON) is seeking a Faculty – Non‑Tenure nursing faculty member. The position is a regular full‑time teaching role with day shift flexibility, no work‑study or sponsorship opportunities, and a listed salary of $70,000 per year.

Institution: University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Department: School of Nursing

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Workstudy Position: No

Sponsorship Available: No

Closing Date: [Specify]

• (5%) Adheres to course objectives and program outcomes in developing appropriate class content and objectives.
• (5%) Assists in developing standards for nursing students’ admission, progression, and graduation; serves as a professional role model.
• (5%) Assumes responsibility for adhering to policies related to examinations and preparing test items.
• (5%) Attends and participates in meetings scheduled by the SON Executive Director and Dean of the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences.
• (5%) Collaborates with peers, the Executive Director, the Assistant Executive Director, and the Accelerated Track Coordinator regarding curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
• (5%) Furnishes evidence of current CPR certification, immunizations, TB skin test, chest x‑ray, or waiver on an annual basis.
• (5%) Maintains appropriate records regarding student evaluation and progress.
• (5%) Maintains high academic standards by adhering to standards set by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
• (5%) Participates in theoretical and clinical instruction as assigned by the SON Executive Director.
• (5%) Participates in academic advising and counseling.
• (5%) Participates in the faculty, student, and program evaluation process.
• (5%) Participates in recruitment and retention of students within the School of Nursing.
• (5%) Uses appropriate instructional resources to facilitate student progress toward meeting objectives.

• Consistently participates in scholarly and/or service activities.
• Develops effective working relationships within the School of Nursing, College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences, UAFS, and the 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 SON.
• Participates in professional and community activities to bring education, service, and research findings together to improve health care.
• Participates in continuing education programs to remain current in practice.
• Promotes the goals, objectives, and reputation of the SON with the College of Health, Education and Human Sciences, UAFS, and the community.
• Promotes cohesiveness between faculty and students within the SON.
• Responsible for maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that fosters teamwork and provides leadership for subordinates.
• Submits goals for the coming year by assigned due date.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Requires consistent on‑time attendance.

Required Education and Work Experience
:

• Valid Arkansas RN license (or eligibility to obtain).
• Minimum master’s degree in nursing; preference for a doctoral degree.
• Experience in clinical nursing practice and collegiate nursing education.
• Membership(s) in professional organizations.

Preferred Education and Work Experience
:

• Current unencumbered RN license in Arkansas or eligibility to obtain.
• Master’s degree in nursing; doctorate preferred.
• Experience in facilitation of learning in online/hybrid environments, clinical nursing practice, and collegiate nursing education.
• Membership in professional organizations.
• Expertise in alternative learning strategies (e.g., Blackboard Learning Systems) and related software.

• Faculty meet the requirements of their degrees from accredited institutions.
• Demonstrated mastery of subject areas related to professional practice and assignments.
• Maintained current credentials in their field.
• Clear and concise communication skills, multi‑tasking, and organizational…