Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

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Type of Position:

Faculty - Non-Tenure

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

Yes

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Department:

Department of Nursing

Summary of Job Duties:

The Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing, a 9-month non-tenure-track position, teaches graduate and undergraduate level courses, participates in student advisement and mentoring, engages in service activities in the department, university, and profession, and contributes to departmental efforts towards maintaining accreditation. The Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing also participates in curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement activities to support the quality and effectiveness of academic programs. The position also contributes to the effective operation of academic programs and academic governance by participating in departmental, college, and university service activities, as appropriate to their appointment. This is an in-person position. On-campus presence is an essential function of this position. Extensive in-person engagement in activities such as office hours, student advising, collaborative work, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings is required to advance student success, departmental effectiveness, and the mission of the college and the university. Through teaching, research, and service, this position supports the University's 150 Forward priorities of student success, research excellence, and an employer-of-choice environment. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate from a nationally recognized and accredited institution of higher education conferred by the start of employment
• Commitment to high-quality teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
• Commitment to preparation of effective professionals
• Eligible to hold an unencumbered RN license with the Arkansas State Board of Nursing and secured by the first date of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Documented teaching experience at the college/university level
• Experience in student advising at the college/university level
• Experience or interest in the scholarship of teaching and learning

Additional Information:

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information: Dr. Carrie McDermott Executive Director of the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing View email address on click.appcast.io

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Completed applications received by October 1, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an 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 seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion

Occasional Physical Activity:

Grasping, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes