Assistant Professor of Nursing

Job Number:	Y14923
Job Title:	Assistant Professor of Nursing
Department:	College of Education and Health Professions

Location:

The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, with a student population of over 22,400 students, serves as the major center of liberal and professional education and as the primary land-grant campus in the state.

Located in the rapidly growing northwestern corner of the state, Fayetteville is a hilly, heavily forested city of approximately 70,000 residents. The Northwest Arkansas metropolitan area has an estimated population of over 420,000 people. Fayetteville offers many of the advantages of an urban setting (shopping, restaurants, healthcare, entertainment, public parks and lakes) while maintaining the natural beauty of clear streams and clean air.

In addition, to excellent hunting, fishing, golfing, canoeing, hiking and biking, the surrounding areas is well-known for its many small farms, orchards and forest lands and is free of large industrial pollution. Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) provides direct jet service to Dallas, Memphis, Chicago, Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, Cincinnati, Minneapolis and Houston.

Annual Salary:

$75,000

Description:

The Eleanor Mann School of Nursing in the College of Education and Health Professionals at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville invites nominations and applications for a full-time and tenure-track Assistant Professor of Nursing position.

The College of Education and Health Professions offers degrees at the undergraduate and graduate level with more than 4,300 students pursuing coursework both on-campus and off campus. The College is comprised of academic units based in six buildings on the Fayetteville campus. More than 200 faculty and staff are helping the College achieve its three board strategic goals: excellence in teaching, research and service; grown in enrollment and increased diversity; and increased public and private support.

The Eleanor Mann School of Nursing offers fully accredited B.S.N. and M.S.N. degree programs and now offers an approved on-line DNP program. The school is one of five academics units in the College of Education and Health Professions and is supported by the Eleanor Mann Endowment. The School's programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and BSN program is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.

The Eleanor Mann School of Nursing seeks individuals who are committed to providing quality instruction to both undergraduate and graduate nursing students.

This is a 9-month, tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank. The salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience and background. Contingent on available funding and demand, an additional summer appointment is possible. Start-up research funds are available. The anticipated starting date is January 1, 2014.

Minimum Requirements:

The individuals selected for these positions will be expected to possess the following required qualifications:

1. An earned doctorate from a national recognized university in Nursing or a related field:

2. At least one graduate degree must be in the field of Nursing; and

3. A current R.N. license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:

1. Prior academic or clinical experience as a clinical nurse specialist in adult nursing, however, other specialties will be considered;

2. Previous teaching and/or clinical supervision experience;

3. Evidence of the potential for research productivity, including securing externally funded grants;

4. A record of involvement in public service and with professional organizations; and

5. Previous experience working with diverse populations.

Job Duties:

Duties and responsibilities include the following: (1) provide classroom and clinical instruction; (2) produce refereed publications and presentations; (3) pursue extramural funding by writing and submitting grant proposals; (4) participate in public service and professional organizations; and (5) engage in appropriate service activities at the school, college and university levels.

Where To Apply?

Applications will be accepted for review until the position is filled. Send nominations to the address below or to apply send a letter of interest (demonstrating how your strengths match the duties and qualifications listed above), complete vitae, copy of nursing license(s), and the names, titles, addresses, and contact numbers of three references. Transcripts will be required only from finalists. All materials and queries should be addressed to:

Wendy Sisson, RN Chair,

EMSON Search Committee

University of Arkansas

606 Razorback Rd

Fayetteville, AR 72701

Email: wsisson@uark.edu

The position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background and sex offender registry check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication also shall not disqualify and 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 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and applications will be accepted without regard to age, race, color, sex, or national origin. Additionally, the University of Arkansas- Fayetteville campus does not discriminate based upon sexual orientation. Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States and subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. All applicants are subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act and persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.

by Shane Turner via NursingFacultyJobs.com