Assistant Professor of Nursing

Summary of Job Duties

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.

Responsibilities include collaborating with peers to develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum; participating in academic advising; maintaining security and confidentiality of all records and exams; attending meetings as scheduled; participating in student and peer evaluations; maintaining appropriate student records; maintaining office hours consistent with university policy; serving as a professional role model for students; participating in scholarly activities; promoting goals, objectives, and reputation of the SON, University, and community;

and other duties as assigned by the School of Nursing Dean.

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 a compact agreement state. A background check and drug screen are required.

Commensurate with education and experience

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

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

Amanda Smith, School of Nursing Dean

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• Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

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.

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