Adjunct Practical Nursing Instructor

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arkansas or eligible compact/multistate licensure.
• Associate’s 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:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. College Transcripts (Please note:  Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.)
4. Certifications, licensures, or other credentials (Please note: Official copies will be required upon offer of employment.
5. CPR Certification
6. Nursing Licensure and any other certifications

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