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PART-TIME ARNEC Program NURSING INSTRUCTOR/CLINICAL COORDINATOR

ARNEC Program NURSING INSTRUCTOR/CLINICAL COORDINATOR

The Arkansas Rural Nursing Education Consortium seeks a dynamic, innovative, and creative educator for the position of Registered Nursing Instructor/Clinical Coordinator.  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 Master's 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  

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This is a part-time position working 12 to 15 hours per week that has the option to transition into a full time, 12-month position with Director and Governing Board approval. 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 some evening work is required.  Primary permanent office location will be at the college campus closest to the educator’s home.

SALARY:

Beginning pay $30 per hour

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To apply, submit a completed application, cover letter with detailed resume, unofficial transcripts, and three professional references to UA Cossatot, Attn: Human Resources, P.O. Box 960, DeQueen, AR 71832.  Completed applications can be e-mailed to kplunk@cccua.edu or faxed to 870-642-6864.   Applications can be downloaded at http://cccua.edu, Employment Opportunities link, or call 870-584-4471, ext. 1102 to request one. In-house applicants must submit a detailed resume and cover letter to the human resource office.

**Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until acceptable candidate is found.

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