Job Description:
The Adjunct Registered Nursing Instructor provides high-quality classroom, laboratory, simulation, and/or clinical instruction for SEARK's Registered Nursing/ADN Program in accordance with Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN) standards, applicable accreditation requirements, and SEARK College policies.
Essential Responsibilities
- Teach assigned nursing courses using approved curriculum, course outcomes, and instructional materials.
- Provide classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction as assigned.
- Supervise and evaluate student performance and clinical competency.
- Integrate clinical judgment, critical thinking, evidence-based practice, patient safety, prioritization, delegation, and NCLEX-RN preparation.
- Maintain accurate attendance, grades, clinical evaluations, and student records.
- Provide timely feedback, remediation, and academic support.
- Maintain current clinical and instructional competency.
- Participate in faculty meetings, orientation, professional development, and program activities as required.
- Comply with ASBN regulations, SEARK policies, clinical-agency requirements, HIPAA, and applicable safety standards.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
• Current, unencumbered RN license in Arkansas or eligible compact/multistate licensure.
• For classroom/didactic instruction: Minimum Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• For laboratory/clinical instruction: Minimum associate degree in nursing (ADN).
• At least two years of previous clinical nursing experience at or above the ADN program level, consistent with ASBN requirements.
• Demonstrated competency in assigned areas of instruction.
• Ability to effectively communicate with and support diverse adult learners.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Nursing or higher.
- Previous ADN/RN faculty experience.
- Experience with simulation, online/hybrid instruction, clinical judgment, and NCLEX-RN preparation.
- Current clinical practice in an area relevant to assigned courses.
- Community college teaching experience.
Appointment is contingent upon verification of required licensure, education, clinical experience, background requirements, and SEARK employment requirements.
Compliance: Faculty must provide and maintain current licensure and demonstrate continued instructional and clinical competency in assigned areas. Clinical faculty-to-student assignments will comply with ASBN requirements and SEARK policies.
OTHER JOB-RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Application Procedures: All candidates must apply online at https://www.seark.edu/careers. Click 'Start Application' to complete the online application. Interested individuals should submit a completed Southeast Arkansas College Employment Application. Please note: All transcripts, certifications, and other credentials should be uploaded with your Resume and Cover Letter. Paper documents will not be accepted.
Required Applicant Documents:
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• College Transcripts (Please note: Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.)
• Certifications, licensures, or other credentials (Please note: Official copies will be required upon offer of employment.
• CPR Certification
• Nursing Licensure and any other certifications
All drivers operating a state vehicle or private vehicle on State Business shall participate in the Arkansas State Vehicle Safety Program and must maintain a valid Arkansas driver's license in accordance with the requirements of all applicable Arkansas State Laws.