Workforce Education Faculty of Registered Nursing
Application Deadline: May 17, 2024
Salary Range: $50,342 - $51,684
Location: Arkansas Tech University – Ozark Campus; Ozark, Arkansas
About Arkansas Tech University
– Ozark Campus:
Arkansas
Tech University-Ozark Campus is the regional provider for technical and career
education, offering more than 25 programs with a variety of industry specific
options, as well as certificates of proficiency, technical certificates,
associate degrees and general education coursework. The Ozark Campus is located
on I-40 between Fort Smith and Russellville, Arkansas, in the city of Ozark.
The campus, which is more than 26 acres and includes a half-mile exercise path
and disc golf course, is located along Arkansas Highway 23 North in Ozark,
Arkansas. The city of Ozark, with a population of approximately 3,500, is
located on the banks of the Arkansas River and surrounded to the north by the
Ozark National Forest and to the south by the Ouachita National Forest. Located
to the west of Ozark is the city of Fort Smith, a commercial and industrial
center for western Arkansas. Russellville, home to Arkansas Tech University's
main campus and an area of vigorous industrial development, is located to the
southeast of Ozark on Interstate 40.
Position Summary:
The Registered Nurse Instructor will instruct students enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing. The Nurse Instructor will provide instruction to students to include: classroom, lab and clinical instruction, development of curriculum, maintenance of classroom records, advisement of students, service on campus committees, and communication with representatives in the field.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach at least nine instructional units per semester
of nursing courses (can be in multiple topics/areas), including on-line and
in-class lectures, skills labs, and clinicals/practicums. Keep regular office
hours and maintain licensure, certifications, and health documents. Participate
in development of curriculum, syllabi, and course materials; evaluate mastery
of skills and competencies and required by the learning outcomes. Serve on
program, department, school, and college-wide committees, and participate in
meetings and activities. Provide program leadership and oversight of accreditations. Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
•Ability to work in both a face-to-face and online
teaching environment Knowledge of computer based academic delivery systems. •
Ability to work with an ethnically diverse student body •Demonstrate competence
in theory and clinical education, teaching, assessment of learning, and
curriculum development and expertise, enthusiasm and creativity in teaching
which produces an environment where learning and self-improvement occur. •Assists with coordination and plans and instruction
of theory or clinical courses based on approved program curriculum to achieve
the specific course outcome objectives and as assigned. •Apply existing technologies in a creative manner
•Assists in the identification of students at risk for
not achieving course outcomes in order to assist with the provision of
corrective action plans and remediation. All remediation must be discussed with
the Content Expert/Lead Instructor and the Program Director or designee.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s level Registered Nurse
Holds current unencumbered Arkansas license to
practice Registered Nursing.
Has a minimum 3 years as RN experience in clinical
nursing practice and/or education.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current unencumbered registered nurse license to
practice in Arkansas.
Holds a Master of Science in Nursing.
Has work experience as a registered nurse for 4 or
more years.
Has work experience in teaching and/or clinical
instruction.
Is knowledgeable of the rules and regulations of the
Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
Work Location, Environment,
and Physical Demands:
This position is located at
Arkansas Tech University – Ozark Campus in Ozark, Arkansas.
Must be able to stand for long
periods, and lift 25 pounds occasionally.
What to Submit:
Please submit cover letter, resume,
Arkansas license number, transcripts, contact information for three professional
references, any certifications obtained.
To be considered for the Workforce
Education Faculty of Registered Nursing position, all
applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system,
Cornerstone, prior to the closing date of May 17, 2024 before
6:00pm central time.
Please go to https://atu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=atu to apply now.
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication 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.
Arkansas Tech University is an AA/EOE employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.