Associate Professor of Nursing

## Description

**Position Summary:**

The Associate Professor of Nursing is responsible for teaching courses in the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN), and Nursing programs. This role requires a commitment to excellence in teaching, student engagement, and service to the university community.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Deliver high-quality instruction aligned with course objectives and program outcomes.
• Assist in developing admission, progression, and graduation standards for nursing and allied health programs.
• Prepare, administer, and evaluate examinations and course assessments.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of student evaluations and academic progress.
• Support student recruitment and retention initiatives within the Elders School.
• Provide academic advising and counseling to students.

## Qualifications
**Qualifications:**

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required; terminal degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Current, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Arkansas.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical nursing practice and collegiate nursing education.
• Minimum of two years of recent experience in nursing as required by the Arkansas Administrative Code 17 CAR 125-205.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Documented academic achievement in the nursing discipline.
• Broad experience across multiple nursing specialties.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to connect with diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a student-centered learning environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Innovative, energetic, and committed to academic excellence.

**Skills and Knowledge:**

• Strong commitment to academic excellence and student success.
• Experience in lesson planning, instructional design, and student assessment.
• Effective communication of learning expectations through structured activities.
• Skilled in engaging students and evaluating learning outcomes.
• Self-motivated team player with cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with university resources.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student, faculty, and staff population.

**Reporting Responsibilities:**

• **Reports To:**Dean, Elder School
• **Supervises:** N/A
• **Collaborates with****:**Faculty, Staff, and Students

**Physical Requirements**: Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods during simulation sessions. Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds for equipment setup and maintenance.

**Work Environment******:****Primarily based in a clinical simulation laboratory with potential classroom settings. • Highly interactive role requiring collaboration with faculty, staff, and students. • Frequent use of simulation equipment, computers, and audiovisual systems. • Flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed for course schedules and simulation sessions. • Dynamic work environment requiring equipment adjustments, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving.

• **Lifting:**Ability to lift and transport simulation equipment, including manikins and medical supplies, weighing up to 50 pounds.
• **Mobility****:**Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching to set up and operate simulation equipment, assist students, and conduct demonstrations.
• **Manual Dexterity****:**Requires fine motor skills to operate simulation technology, troubleshoot issues, and assemble/disassemble components.
• **Vision Requirements****:**Clear close and distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus for reading screens, monitoring simulations, and evaluating student performance.

**Benefits:**

• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account

• **Travel****:**Occasional travel is required for professional development, conferences, training, and external collaborations.
• *Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.*