Instructor of Nursing
Arkansas State University-Beebe

Position Type:

Faculty

Job Title:

Instructor of Nursing

Classification Title:

Instructor

Campus Location:

ASU Heber Springs or ASU Searcy

Job Description:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Thank you for your interest in employment at ASU-Beebe! We are thrilled to invite you to join our rapidly growing nursing program, which is expanding in student population, infrastructure, and faculty. ASU-Beebe offers a unique opportunity to be part of an organization committed to delivering exceptional educational experiences and promoting student success through innovation and dedication. We invite you to join our team as a full-time (12) month Instructor of Nursing. This role involves teaching in our Practical Nursing and Registered Nursing Programs, overseeing clinical practice, mentoring adjunct instructors, and contributing to related health courses and evening/weekend activities.

ASU-Beebe is committed to delivering exceptional educational experiences and supporting student success through innovation and dedication. We invest in our faculty with state-of-the-art facilities and professional development opportunities to ensure they excel in their careers. By joining us, you'll be part of a dynamic community that values collaboration and excellence in nursing education, preparing future healthcare professionals to meet tomorrow's challenges. Explore this opportunity to contribute to our mission and make a meaningful impact on our students and community.
We are currently seeking to fill (3) positions. The Instructor of Nursing position is a full-time twelve (12) month nursing education faculty member for the Nursing program. These positions will either be on the ASU-Heber Springs campus or at the ASU-Searcy campus. The selected faculty member will be able to teach all phases of the Practical Nursing and Registered Nursing Programs: supervise clinical practice; supervise extra help clinical instructors, as needed; teach other health-related classes, and assist with the evening and weekend classes and activities as required. The candidate should strive for continual improvement of student success by planning an optimal learning environment; providing high quality instruction and advising; participating in the development of learning outcomes and in the assessment of students as well as of self and applied teaching techniques in order to increase effectiveness; and engaging in ongoing professional development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepare and read over assigned lesson plans
2. Present lesson plans to students
3. Administer and grade tests and student assignments
4. Advise students
5. Supervise students in all aspects of clinical education
6. Work closely with supervisor regarding nursing education teaching materials
7. Order needed supplies to teach required material
8. Work with supervisor regarding materials being presented and problems encountered
9. Clinical supervision of client care by students
10. Make clinical assignments for students based upon students' knowledge level and abilities
11. Calculate student grades
12. Collaboration with faculty and administration on curriculum development, revision, and updates
13. Attend nursing faculty and department meetings, division meetings, and advisory meetings
14. Travel to other ASU-Beebe campuses and clinical sites for teaching and meetings.
15. Assist students with all invasive procedures performed on clients at clinical sites

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.Required Qualifications:

Registered Nurse with an unencumbered license in Arkansas; Associate's Degree in Nursing; and must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends.

Minimum Salary or Salary Range:

$59,233

Stand:

continuously

Walk:

continuously

Sit:

frequently

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel:

regularly

Reach with hands and arms:

regularly

Climb or balance:

frequently

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl:

regularly

Talk or Hear:

continuously

Taste or smell:

frequently

Up to 10 pounds:

regularly

Up to 25 pounds:

frequently

Up to 50 pounds:

occasionally

Up to 100 pounds:

occasionally

Does this position have any special vision requirements? Check all that apply.:

Close vision, Distance vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Ability to adjust focus

Background Check Statement:

This position will be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry background check. In cases where pre-determined, an additional financial/credit history/ background check may be required as well. Convictions that have been sealed or legally eradicated and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was completed and the case was dismissed, will be excluded. Disclosure does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as dates of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation and position applied for will be taken into account.

Background Check Requirements:

Criminal Background

ASU Beebe EEO Statement:

Arkansas State University-Beebe shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, and shall strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout our campuses for faculty and staff. Our goal is to foster a workplace community where individuals are valued for their diverse backgrounds and differences.

Posting Number:

F2332014

Open Date:

08/09/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:

NOTE: If you are a veteran, disabled veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran and would like Veteran's Preference, we will need to see proof of status in order to grant that. Please see Veteran's Preference section of the application for specific proof.

Applicants for this position with ASU-Beebe must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with ASU-Beebe such as H1-B, F-1 (CPT/OPT), TN or any other status.

U.S. Department of Labor

• Know Your Rights https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights-ScreenRdr.pdf

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf (English) https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlasp.pdf (Spanish)

• Employee Polygraph Protection Act https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf

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