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Position Summary:

The School of Nursing invites applications for a nine month faculty position in the ACEN accredited Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program on the ASU-Midsouth and/or the Jonesboro campus. Participation in teaching, student mentoring, professional service is expected. The position is a full-time, non-tenure track appointment 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.
• 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, ARNA, Sigma or other professional organizations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of curriculum design, strategies to promote student learning, assessment and evaluation of learning, evidence-based education principles, basic nursing skills and a commitment to life-long learning. Possess interpersonal and communication skills necessary to teach as part of a faculty team.

General Days/Hours:

Typically, Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, except clinical practicum days
Regular and reliable attendance on campus
Clinical practicum may include Saturday and/or Sunday

Other:

Requires teaching clinical practicum courses.
Position may be assigned to the ASU Mid-South (West Memphis) or A-State Jonesboro, depending on greatest need.

Minimum Qualifications:

1) Master of Science in Nursing degree
2) Licensure to practice nursing as an RN in Arkansas or compact state.
3) At least two (2) years clinical practice as a RN.
4) Didactic teaching experience preferred.