Asst. Professor - Nursing jobs in Little Rock, AR

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Required Education and or Experience:

• A bachelor's degree in nursing and currently be enrolled in a master's degree in nursing program; OR A master's degree with a major in nursing, OR A doctoral degree with a major in nursing, OR A doctoral degree (Ph.D. or EdD), and a masters in nursing;
• Applicant must also have a current, unencumbered Arkansas or multi-state RN license from a compact state or the ability to obtain Arkansas licensure prior to position start date;
• Applicant must also maintain in-state residency during employment.

Preferred Education and or Experience:

• Doctoral degree in Nursing or related field; or current enrollment in a doctoral program;
• Teaching experience and recent experience in nursing practice or nursing education in the area(s) of program need;
• CNECertification.

Job Duties:

• Teach, advise, mentor, and evaluate students throughout the nursing program;
• Participate in service to the university, community, and profession;
• Establish and maintain a program of scholarly activities;
• Conduct clinical, face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online student learning activities designed to meet student and program learning outcomes;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to teach and mentor students throughout the nursing program. Teaching may include clinical, face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid formats;
• Ability to work with a diverse population;
• Computer literacy and experience;
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, nights, and weekends;
• Ability to travel occasionally, which may include overnight stays;
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver's license;
• Ability to maintain scheduled on-campus office days.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information 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.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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.