Allied Health Instructor Mountain View Campus

Ozarka College; Melbourne (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozarka College seeks an Allied Health Instructor for the Mountain View campus starting January 2027. The nine-month faculty position involves teaching a minimum of 15 credits per semester, classroom and clinical instruction, course development, and active participation in campus committees.

The role requires collaboration with the Allied Health Division Chair and coordination of CNA program activities. Responsibilities include maintaining records, advising students, and developing curriculum to

Qualifications

• Active Arkansas Registered Nursing license
• Minimum two years of general nursing experience with at least one year in long-term care (last five years)
• Teaching experience in community college courses preferred
• Commitment to student-centered service and professional development

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in classroom and clinical settings
• Assist with CNA program including approved curriculum
• Maintain records and compile CNA program reports
• Plan, design, implement and evaluate instruction
• Advise and register Ozarka College students
• Coordinate clinical sites when applicable

Skills

Clinical instruction

Curriculum design

Student advising

Communication

Leadership

Education

Associate degree or higher in nursing or health professions related field

Job description

Allied Health Instructor Mountain View Campus

Ozarka College seeks applicants for an Allied Health Instructor to begin January 2027 at the Ozarka College Mountain View campus. This faculty position, acting under the direction of the Allied Health Division Chair, ensures excellence in teaching and learning by providing high quality, relevant, and valued instruction in their assigned field of study. The Allied Health Instructor is a nine-month position with a minimum of 15 credit hours teaching load per semester.Responsibilities include classroom and clinical instruction, course development and assessment, participation in campus committees and activities, and other duties as assigned.

Position-Specific:

• Instruct students in the classroom and clinical setting with subject matter to prepare students in the healthcare field
• Assist with the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program, including teaching the Arkansas Office of Long-Term Care approved curriculum
• Work directly with the Allied Health Division Chair to maintain records and compile and submit reports required of the CNA program
• Plan, design, implement, and evaluate instruction for assigned courses
• Maintain professionalism within the program and serve as a role model to the students
• Obtain and coordinate clinical sites for students when applicable
• Work effectively with the Allied Health Division Chair and colleagues to develop, enhance, and promote curriculum and programs
• Effectively advise and register Ozarka College students
• Serve on Ozarka College committees as assigned
• Perform all duties and responsibilities of an Ozarka College faculty member as outlined in a timely and effective manner

College Wide:

• Seek and implement activities, services and programs which assure that Ozarka College is a vibrant contributor to the quality of life of the North Central Arkansas and Ozark Mountain region
• Treat all who choose to use the College’s resources with dignity
• Challenge all learners to maximize their potential
• Implement systems whereby all learners are given the opportunity to accept the challenges and responsibilities for learning and growing as students and citizens
• Promote and help develop a College environment of respect, dignity and cooperation where ideas, questioning and the continued pursuit of self-development are valued as a means toward learning and growth

Minimum Qualifications:

• Hold an active unencumbered Arkansas Registered Nursing license
• A minimum of two years’ general nursing experience as a registered nurse including at least one year of long-term care nursing services in a nursing facility setting within the last five years
• Associate degree or higher in nursing or health professions related field
• Teaching experience in community college courses preferred
• Knowledge and skills to effectively perform job responsibilities
• Ability to support program growth and student success
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Commitment to the community college mission and student-centered service

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Position will remain open until an acceptable candidate has been selected.

Ozarka College and the State of Arkansas does not discriminate in access to employment opportunities or in employment or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
All Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion and satisfactory results of a background check.

Director of Human Resources
Ozarka College
P.O. Box 10
Melbourne, Ar 72556
870.368.2002
870.368.2094 fax