Assistant Professor of Nursing

Assistant Professor of Nursing

The Assistant Professor of Nursing accepts the responsibility of maintaining high standards of quality nursing education. The faculty member is a member of university faculty at large, with all rights, freedoms, privileges, and responsibilities of every other faculty member. Nursing faculty members are responsible for adhering to the regulation in the UAM Faculty Handbook and the School of Nursing Faculty Handbook.

Instructions include didactic and clinical components. Responsibilities include collaboration with peers to develop, implement, and evaluation curriculum; participate in academic advising; maintain security and confidentiality of all records and exams; attending meetings as scheduled; participate in student and peer evaluations; maintain appropriate student records; maintain office hours consistent with university policy; serve as a professional role model for students; participate in scholarly activities;

promote goal, objectives, and reputation of the SON, University, and community; and other duties as assigned by the School of Nursing Dean.

Location:

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Department:
Nursing

Qualifications:

Masters degree required; major in nursing and teaching experience preferred;
Applicants enrolled in a master's program may be considered. Current unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse in Arkansas or compact agreement state. A background check and drug screen are required.

Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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

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 is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. 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.