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ARNEC RN Program Nursing instructor

FULL-TIME POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT ARNEC Program NURSING INSTRUCTOR


The Arkansas Rural Nursing Education Consortium (ARNEC) seeks a dynamic, innovative, and creative educator for the position of Registered Nursing Instructor. ARNEC is a consortium of eight Arkansas community colleges: ASU-Newport, Black River Technical College, UA Cossatot, Ozarka College, South Arkansas Community College, University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton, University of Arkansas Community College at Hope, and Rich Mountain Community College.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Hold a valid, unencumbered Arkansas Registered Nursing license
Master's Degree in Nursing or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and current enrollment in an accredited Masters of Nursing program
Registered Nurse in the State of Arkansas
One year of clinical nursing experience
Current knowledge of nursing practice
Must not have had nursing license suspended, been on probation, or been reprimanded by any State Board of Nursing
Must submit to background checks


PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Previous nursing education experience
Accreditation experience
Experience teaching in an online setting and/or using a distance education platform (Blackboard)


POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This is a full time, 12-month position. Responsibilities include theory instruction and clinical evaluation, course development, participation in committees, meetings, program and professional development activities, and other duties as assigned. Travel and evening work is required. While the position will be employed through UA Cossatot, the individual can be housed at the nearest campus in the consortium.


Primary permanent office location will be at the college campus closest to the educator’s home.


SALARY:
Salary is in the $50,000 range; dependent upon education and experience


Position includes paid vacation and sick leave, a retirement package, and group health, dental, vision, and life insurance options


DEADLINE TO APPLY:
Friday, December 2, 2016 at 4:30 p.m.; or when an acceptable candidate has been selected


APPLICATION PROCESS:
In-house applicants (any current employee within the eight college ARNEC Consortium) must submit a detailed resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts to the human resource office at UA Cossatot, Attn: Human Resources, 183 College Drive, DeQueen, AR 71832, or by e-mail to kplunk@cccua.edu , or faxed to 870-642-6864.


General applicants must submit a completed application, a cover letter with resume, unofficial transcripts, and three professional references to UA Cossatot, Attn: Human Resources, 183 College Drive, DeQueen, AR 71832, or by e-mail to kplunk@cccua.edu , or faxed to 870-642-6864.


Applications can be downloaded at http://cccua.edu, Employment Opportunities link, or call 870-584-1104 to request one.


UA Cossatot is an EEO/AA/ADA employer. Qualified minorities are encouraged to apply.


Ozarka College and the State of Arkansas does not discriminate in access to employment opportunities or in employment or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

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DeEdra Steed
Director of HR
870.368.2002
dsteed@ozarka.edu
Contact Information:

Director of Human Resources
Ozarka College
P.O. Box 10
Melbourne, Ar 72556
870.368.2002
870.368.2094 fax