Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date.  A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

Arkansas State University is seeking to hire a nine (9) month undergraduate tenure-track faculty position in the ACEN accredited A-State School of Nursing. Participation in teaching, student advising, professional service is expected; scholarly activity desired. This position is full-time at the rank of assistant professor

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Actively participates in development and evaluation of curriculum, course content, clinical experiences, and test construction
• Responsible for clinical and didactic courses appropriate to areas of expertise
• Plans and supervises clinical seminars
• Establishes effective coordinating relationships with co-workers and clinical agencies
• Continues education for professional growth
• Conducts continuing education offerings
• Participates in student academic advising and guidance
• Maintains office hours
• Participates in the faculty organization and appropriate program, college and university activities
• Serves on assigned program, college and university committees
• Sponsors and promotes planned activities of students, program, college and university as requested
• Contributes to the community through involvement in and/or consultation to health-related organizations, board memberships, or professional presentations to the public
• Participates in planning for the continued growth and progress of the program through faculty and student recruitment and retention efforts
• Holds membership and participates in organizations that advance the profession of nursing, such as ANA, STTI or other professional organizations
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required or applicable to the position responsibilities and area of specialization, including special abilities

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (hours vary related to clinical rotations, office hours, didactic course load, and other program activities). Clinical practicum may include Saturday and/or Sunday
Regular and reliable attendance on campus

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

12 credit hour teaching workload

Academic experience preferred in the areas of medical/surgical nursing, ICU, mental health, and/or maternal/child



Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 references as attachments (in MS Word or PDF format) to the electronic application


Preferred Qualifications:
Didactic teaching experience
Evidence of peer-reviewed scholarship and potential for external funding

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned EdD, PhD, or DNP is required

Licensure to practice nursing as an RN in Arkansas or compact state

Two (2) years clinical practice as a RN