7/9/21
FULL-TIME POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
ARNEC RN Program NURSING INSTRUCTOR
The Arkansas Rural Nursing Education Consortium (ARNEC) seeks a dynamic, innovative, and creative educator for the position of ARNEC RN Program Nursing Instructor to add to its ARNEC teaching team.
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-Texarkana, and University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Maintain a valid, unencumbered Arkansas Registered Nursing license
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing; Master of Science in Nursing or Education preferred
• Must have at least three (3) years of clinical nursing experience; five (5) years preferred; minimum of one (1) year of nursing education experience preferred
• Travel is required as part of the eleven-month faculty position
• Must be knowledgeable of the rules, regulations, principles, and policies in all fields of nursing
• Maintain educational and clinical competencies in areas of instructional responsibilities
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Experience working in OB, Pediatrics, trauma, ER, or mental health is a plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• To prepare and present curriculum in collaboration with faculty and the ARNEC program director
• Meet for class regularly and punctually; follow instructor guidelines as outlined in the ARNEC Faculty Handbook
• Teach needed courses and maintain a classroom that is conducive to learning
• Appropriately direct students according to ARNEC policies and procedures for conflict resolution
• Communicate professionally with all constituents of the consortium
• Demonstrate positive student rapport
Primary permanent office location will be at the college campus closest to the educator’s home.
SALARY:
Salary is in the $60,000 range; dependent upon education and experience and position includes paid sick leave, a retirement package with employer matching contributions, group health, dental, vision, short and long term disability, and life insurance options.
All applications must include a cover letter, detailed resume, unofficial transcripts, and three (3) letters from professional reference recommending you for this position, and a three (3) to five (5) minute video clip of a teaching presentation over the healthcare subject of your choice. Applications received without the required documents will be incomplete and will not be considered for the position. If applicants are not able to attach all required documentation, submit documents and required teaching presentation to kplunk@cccua.edu to upload on your behalf.
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
Evaluation of applicants will begin Thursday, July 22, 2021. The position will be open until a suitable candidate has been selected.
FOR OUTSIDE APPLICANTS TO APPLY:
Go to https://www.cccua.edu/jobs , click the “View Available Jobs-External Applicants” link. Find Job Requisition R0004278, then click the blue “Apply” link at the top of position posting and follow the process.
FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS TO APPLY FOLLOW THESE STEPS:

1. Log in to Workday
2. Search “Find Jobs” in the search box to view all open positions
3. Once you have submitted and application, click “My Applications” to view the status

Call (870) 584-1104 or 870-584-1164 if you have questions, or email hr@cccua.edu.
UA Cossatot is an EEO/AA/ADA employer. Qualified minorities are encouraged to apply.