Assistant Professor 9 Mo of Nursing - F00440

Position Summary:

The School of Nursing invites applications for the position of Faculty for the Nurse Educator option in the ACEN accredited Masters of Science in the Nursing program. Participation in teaching, student advising, professional service, and scholarly activity is expected. The position is full-time (9 mo.), non-tenure-track at the rank of assistant professor

Duties & Responsibilities:

Actively participates in development and evaluation of curriculum, course content, clinical experiences, and test construction Is responsible for didactic courses and/or clinical group size appropriate to area of clinical practice 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 nursing research and other scholarly work, including but not limited to presentations at professional meetings, grant applications, book and textbook reviews, enrollment in university courses Participates in academic advising and guidance of students Maintains office hours Participates in the faculty organization and appropriate program, college and university activities Serves on assigned and elected 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 Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Maintains skills and ability to function as faculty for clinical and didactic courses. Knowledge of curriculum design, strategies to promote student learning, assessment and evaluation of learning, evidence-based education principles, advanced practice nursing skills, and a commitment to life-long learning. Possesses interpersonal and communication skills necessary to teach as part of a faculty team.

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday, hours vary depending on teaching and/or clinical rotation assignments; faculty organization; and appropriate program, college and university activities.

Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date
Arkansas State University participates in E-Verify

15 credit hour teaching workload
Academic experience beneficial

A cover letter, resume, and reference list must be attached (in MS Word or PDF format) to page four of the electronic application

Minimum Qualifications:

Earned Doctorate Degree in nursing preferred

MSN candidates considered with commitment to enroll in accredited nursing doctoral program within one (1) academic year from contract start.

Holds unencumbered RN License

Current certification as CNE by a national certifying body