Nursing Education Instructor: Clinical Teaching & Travel

Arkansas State University; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 46,109 - 56,356; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas State University-Beebe is seeking an Instructor of Nursing at the ASU Searcy campus to teach Practical Nursing and RN programs, supervise clinical practice, and support evening/weekend classes. The 12‑month, full‑time faculty member will advance student success through high‑quality instruction, advising, and ongoing professional development.

The role requires an Arkansas RN license, an ADN, and flexibility to work weekends; travel to ASU-Beebe campuses and clinical sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Hold an unencumbered Arkansas RN license.
• Have an Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Teach all phases of the Practical Nursing and Registered Nursing Programs.
• Supervise clinical practice and clinical instructors as needed.
• Teach other health‑related classes and assist with evening and weekend classes.

Skills

Registered Nurse license (Arkansas)

Flexibility / willing to work weekends

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Instructor of Nursing - (Regional Career Center)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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

Job Title Instructor of Nursing - (Regional Career Center)

Classification Title

Classification Title Instructor

Campus Location

Campus Location ASU Searcy

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Instructor of Nursing position is a full-time twelve (12) month nursing education faculty member for the Nursing program on 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

• Prepare and read over assigned lesson plans
• Present lesson plans to students
• Administer and grade tests and student assignments
• Supervise students in all aspects of clinical education
• Work closely with supervisor regarding nursing education teaching materials
• Order needed supplies to teach required material
• Work with supervisor regarding materials being presented and problems encountered
• Clinical supervision of client care by students
• Make clinical assignments for students based upon students’ knowledge level and abilities
• Collaboration with faculty and administration on curriculum development, revision, and updates
• Attend nursing faculty and department meetings, division meetings, and advisory meetings
• Travel to other ASU -Beebe campuses and clinical sites for teaching and meetings.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Salary or Salary Range

Minimum Salary or Salary Range $51,233

Physical Activities

Stand

Walk

Sit

Sit frequently

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel regularly

Reach with hands and arms

Reach with hands and arms regularly

Climb or balance

Climb or balance frequently

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl regularly

Talk or Hear

Taste or smell

Taste or smell frequently

Physical Exertion

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 10 pounds regularly

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 25 pounds frequently

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 50 pounds occasionally

Up to 100 pounds

Up to 100 pounds occasionally

More than 100 pounds

Vision Requirements

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

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

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

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

Posting Number F2592014

Open Date

Open Date 07/28/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education attained?
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • PHD
• * Do you have a current nursing license free of restrictions?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Unofficial Transcripts

Nursing License

Optional Documents

Other

Proof of Veteran's Preference

ASU-Beebe is a public two-year college with its main campus located in Beebe, Arkansas on the 67/167 corridor approximately 35 miles north of the state's capital of Little Rock.

ASU-Beebe has campuses located in Beebe, Heber Springs, Searcy, Little Rock Air Force Base, and online.