What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Instructor I - School of Nursing position at University of Central Arkansas?
UCA invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, on-campus Clinical Instructor I (faculty) position. Join a collaborative faculty dedicated to student success and clinical excellence in our CCNE-accredited baccalaureate program. More information about the School of Nursing and its program can be found at www.uca.edu/nursing.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
This non-tenure track position focuses on teaching didactic, clinical, simulation and laboratory courses. The faculty member will facilitate student learning, engage in scholarship/practice, and provide service at the institutional and professional levels.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The candidate MUST: Possess a passion for teaching. Articulate and speak authoritatively about the profession and its future direction. Demonstrate evidence of interpersonal skills, networking abilities, and intraprofessional and interprofessional collaboration. Create an environment that facilitates student learning and the achievement of desired outcomes. Strive to improve teaching on an on-going basis. Help students integrate the values and behaviors expected of nurses. Use a variety of strategies to assess and evaluate student learning. Assist with formulating program outcomes and designing curricula that reflect contemporary health care trends.
Skills Considered Essential for Success
- Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
- Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
- Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
- Ability to make sound judgments.
- Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
- Civility in all interactions.
- Demonstrate effective follow-up.
The candidate MUST have: 1) Master’s degree in nursing. 2) Unencumbered RN license. 3) Clinical and/or teaching experience in Medical/Surgical Nursing. Candidates with other clinical specialties will be considered.
Must have all clinical requirements mandated by the clinical agencies used for student clinical experiences. These requirements include: 1) MMR (2 vaccines or a positive titer), 2) Varicella (2 vaccines at least 28 days apart or positive titer), 3) Hepatitis B (2 part series or positive surface antibodies above 10), 4) Tdap (must be received within the last 10 years), 5) Tb (Initial testing: Interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) or a tuberculin skin test (TST) for persons without documented prior testing, TB disease or latent TB infection (LTBI). Retesting: No annual retest or routine serial testing at any interval after baseline in the absence of a known exposure or ongoing transmission is required), 6) Infuenza vaccine (annually); and 7) current CPR certification BLS from American Health Association.
Preferred Education and/or Experience
Must have all clinical requirements mandated by the clinical agencies used for student clinical experiences. These requirements include: 1) MMR (2 vaccines or a positive titer), 2) Varicella (2 vaccines at least 28 days apart or positive titer), 3) Hepatitis B (2 part series or positive surface antibodies above 10), 4) Tdap (must be received within the last 10 years), 5) Tb (Initial testing: Interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) or a tuberculin skin test (TST) for persons without documented prior testing, TB disease or latent TB infection (LTBI). Retesting: No annual retest or routine serial testing at any interval after baseline in the absence of a known exposure or ongoing transmission is required), 6) Infuenza vaccine (annually); and 7) current CPR certification BLS from American Health Association.
It is PREFERRED that the candidate has: 1) Educational preparation as a nurse educator or experience teaching at the baccalaureate level. 2) Experience with learning management systems and/or online teaching at the baccalaureate or higher degree. 3) Experience with simulation teaching at the baccalaureate level or higher. 4) Education or experience in the following nursing specialty areas: Medical/Surgical Nursing. Candidates with clinical experience(s) in other nursing areas will be considered. 5) Experience in Student Success Coaching.
License(s)/Certifications (Required or Preferred)
Licensed as an RN in Arkansas
University, Campus, and Community Description
Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas.
Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities.
Desired start date 08/16/2026 Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid? Onsite
Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities.
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Background Check Statement
This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry, financial history background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.