About this role
Summary: The Adjunct Practical Nursing Instructor provides high-quality classroom, laboratory, simulation, and/or clinical instruction for SEARK's Practical Nursing Program in accordance with Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN) standards, applicable accreditation requirements, and SEARK College policies.
Essential Responsibilities
- Deliver assigned nursing courses using approved curriculum, course outcomes, and instructional materials.
- Provide classroom, skills laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction as assigned.
- Supervise and evaluate student performance and clinical competency.
- Incorporate clinical judgment, critical thinking, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and NCLEX-PN preparation.
- Maintain accurate attendance, grades, clinical evaluations, and student records.
- Provide timely student feedback, remediation, and academic support.
- Maintain clinical and instructional competency in assigned areas.
- Participate in faculty meetings, orientation, professional development, and program activities as required.
- Follow SEARK policies, ASBN regulations, clinical agency requirements, HIPAA, and applicable safety standards.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arkansas or eligible compact/multistate licensure.
- Associates degree in nursing (AAS or ADN) or higher, consistent with ASBN requirements for faculty teaching in a practical nursing program.
- Clinical experience in medical-surgical, maternal-child, mental health, gerontology, or other relevant nursing areas.
- Demonstrated competency in the area(s) of assigned instruction.
- Ability to effectively communicate with and support diverse adult learners.
- Commitment to student success, professional nursing practice, and continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous practical nursing or nursing faculty experience.
- Experience with simulation, online/hybrid instruction, NCLEX preparation, and clinical judgment.
- Previous community college teaching experience.
- Employment is contingent upon verification of required licensure, education, clinical experience, and other 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
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