About This Role
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Closing Date:
03/21/2026TYPE OF POSITION:
Faculty - Non-Tenure
Workstudy Position:
NoJOB TYPE:
Academic Term (Fixed Term)
WORK SHIFT:
Sponsorship Available:
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University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded 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.
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DEPARTMENT:
Department of Nursing
Department's Website:
https://nursing.uark.edu/SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES:
The Assistant Director for Online Undergraduate Programs and Clinical Instructor of Nursing is a 12-month faculty position responsible for providing forward-thinking leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating online undergraduate programs in the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing (EMSON). In collaboration with the EMSON Executive Director and the Associate Director, the Assistant Director assists with development, implementation, and ongoing assessment of online LPN-BSN and RN-BSN program initiatives; provides oversight of online undergraduate curriculum and didactic and clinical practicum experiences; serves as the first line of administrative contact for escalated student concerns within the online undergraduate programs; provides support to online undergraduate faculty and assists with course assignments; and supports the program in maintaining compliance with accrediting and regulatory bodies. The Assistant Director provides oversight for monthly academic program committee meetings and brings forward issues to the EMSON faculty through the shared governance model for review and approval. The Assistant Director reports to the Executive Director of EMSON.
Consistent on-campus presence is required, and active in-person engagement in departmental and college life is an essential function of this position.
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:
- Earned master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the start of employment
- An unencumbered Arkansas registered nurse (RN) license or eligibility for State of Arkansas licensure
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff, and faculty
- Experience with inter-professional collaborative education, scholarship, and/or practice
- At least five years of professional nursing experience
- At least two years of nursing education experience
Required Certification or License:
- Eligible to hold an unencumbered RN license with the Arkansas State Board of Nursing and secured by the first date of employment
Preferred Qualifications:
- DNP or PhD in nursing or related fields at the time of appointment from an accredited institution of higher education
- Demonstrated leadership role or experiences
- Prior relationships with community partners and school of nursing stakeholders
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)Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Dr. Carrie McDermott
Executive Director of the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing
carriem@uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
You will be unable to apply for this position on the closing date.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 orientation, 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.
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Yes