Assistant Professor 9 Mo

Henderson State University; Arkadelphia (AR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson State University seeks an Assistant Professor of Nursing to teach in both classroom and clinical settings. The ideal candidate will impact student learning across medical/surgical and critical care areas, with involvement in curriculum development and program growth.

This full-time position emphasizes collaboration with faculty and clinical partners. Academic experience and nurse leadership are valued, with a preference for applicants who hold an MSN and/or a doctoral degree and who

Qualifications

• Earned Master of Science in Nursing; Doctorate preferred.
• Current Arkansas RN license required.
• Two years of nursing experience required; teaching experience preferred.
• Academic experience in medical/surgical, ICU, pediatrics, women’s health, or mental health nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach nursing courses (clinical and didactic) with clinical expertise.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, and staff to ensure positive clinical learning.
• Provide student advisement with weekly office hours and counsel advisees.
• Lead curriculum development, implementation, evaluation, and revision.
• Communicate with Chief Academic Nursing Officer about student progression.
• Pursue leadership roles within the program and university committees.
• Participate in program growth discussions and retention efforts.
• Attend recruitment events and support student/faculty retention initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Doctorate

Arkansas RN license

Job description

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

Please note: Allpostings close at 12 A.M. CST on theclosing date. This employer participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Professor of Nursing facilitates student learning in the classroom and clinical setting. The applicant must be able to perform the essential duties as described below. Teaching assignments are based on expertise and availability. This position is a full-time position. Academic experience preferred in the areas of medical/surgical and/or ICU, and mental health nursing.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge and clinical expertise in teaching assigned nursing courses (clinical and didactic).
• Collaboratively works with faculty, students, and staff in facilities to assure positive clinical learning experiences for student nurses.
• Provides student advisement, holds weekly office hours, and counsels student advisees as needed.
• Assumes leadership roles with faculty in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of curriculum.
• Communicate with Chief Academic Nursing Officer and colleagues regarding student issues and progression in the program.
• Seeks leadership roles within the program and University committees.
• Participates in discussions for program growth and progression.
• Attends recruitment events and participates in faculty and student retention efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, faculty/staff, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Understanding of and ability to compute basic statistical procedures.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to interpret complex instructions. Ability to deal with abstract problems involving multiple variables and make decisions under conditions of ambiguity.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is often required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date
CORE COMPETENCIES
Quality: Accuracy. Supports improvement and innovation in the workplace. Demonstrates awareness of
and supports Nursing Department and HSU operating goals through participation in quality improvement
and departmental activities. Uses feedback to improve performance.
Job Knowledge: Skills. Demonstrates ability to learn. Keeps abreast of developments in their clinical
nursing field, educational pedagogy, and instructional technologies. Understands how job relates to
others, relationship of Nursing Department to University committees. Uses resources efficiently.
Problem Solving: Teamwork. Takes initiative to identify and solve problems. Identifies problems in a
timely manner. Analyzes information and develops alternative solutions. Resolves problems early and
works well in groups.
Communication: Establishes and maintains open communications to enhance team effort. Presents a
personal and positive model of the Nursing Department and HSU to students, visitors, fellow faculty and
staff, and the public. Verbal and writing ability. Active listening. Keeps others informed.
Initiative: Makes continuous effort to identify opportunities to meet/exceed customer needs and
expectations. Seeks increased responsibilities. Volunteers readily. Takes individual actions and
calculated risks. Asks for help when needed.
Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility in response to unexpected changes in work volume, emergencies,
staffing, scheduling and student needs. Accepts criticism and feedback. Manages competing demands.
Changes approach or method to best fit situation.
Judgment: Makes decisions in timely manner. Exhibits sound, accurate judgment. Supports and
explains reasons for decisions. Follows due process in student assessments and grading.
Cost Consciousness: Promotes cost effectiveness through the proper use and conservation of supplies and
equipment. Identifies cost saving measures.
Cooperation: Establishes effective relationships within the Nursing Department, Henderson State
University, and the surrounding healthcare community. Looks for opportunities to assist co-workers.
Works collaboratively with all HSU learning communities. Exhibits positive outlook and pleasant
manner. Resolves conflicts.
Dependability: Fulfills work schedule and commitments. Follows instructions. Takes responsibility for
own actions. Commits to doing best job possible. Keeps students and supervisors advised of class
changes. Regular and reliable attendance on campus.
Safety: Works in a safe manner. Maintains a safe and clean work environment. Reports needed repairs
or potential hazards to the appropriate department as soon as identified. Reports all on-the-job injuries
and seeks medical attention as appropriate. Role models universal precautions in clinical settings.
Confidentiality: Holds in trust the confidences of another. Exhibits behaviors which protect the privacy
of HSU students and employees. Exhibits knowledge and compliance with HPPA when dealing with
clinical issues.
Corporate Compliance: Maintains awareness of, develops an understanding of, and adheres to all HSU
and clinical site compliance program procedures. Is familiar with departmental, academic, and university
policies and procedures; uses web site and handbook to assure compliance with policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Earned Master of Science in Nursing, Doctorate preferred.
Current Arkansas registered nurse license, and two years nursing experience are required.
Previous teaching experience is preferred.
Academic experience preferred in the areas of medical/surgical, pediatrics, women’s health, and/or mental health nursing.