Description

South Arkansas College is hiring for Simulation Clinical Faculty Instructor , a full-time faculty position.

About Us:

South Arkansas College ("SouthArk"), is an independent public, two-year college located in El Dorado, Arkansas. As comprehensive community college it provides educational programs, junior college athletics, workforce development, civic & cultural enrichment, and support services.

Job Summary:

The Simulation Clinical Faculty Instructor shall be responsible for planning, coordinating, administering, and assessing both high and low fidelity simulation for students in the Health Science Division of South Arkansas College. This person will assist with:

• Maintaining and operating both the simulation and skills lab.
• Providing students with appropriate clinical and simulation experiences.
• And providing guidance to students toward safe nursing care.
• Occasional weekend and evening work hours will be required.
• This is a full-time faculty position with occasional weekend and evening

work hours. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.

Salary & Benefits: Annual salary commensurate with education and experience. Plus, excellent benefits package.

Please submit your resume and contact information via the Apply Now link below.

Only applicants satisfying stated qualifications will be contacted for interview. Thank you.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical instruction of individual students and student groups.

Coordinate scheduling of skills and clinical simulation with faculty.

Preparation for and assistance with skills demonstration.

Preparation for and execution of realistic simulation scenarios for health science students.

Instruction and training of faculty and staff in the use of simulation laboratory equipment.

Maintaining all OSHA standards through implementation, labeling, policies and practices.

Keep faculty and students aware of OSHA rules and regulations.

Procure, install, configure, operate, maintain, and repair (if possible) medical equipment and simulators, computers, and audiovisual equipment for the simulation lab; develop and implement a maintenance plan for the simulators and equipment to include troubleshooting, and standard maintenance.

Maintain the skills and simulation lab including ordering and stocking supplies.

Attend all faculty, divisional, and in-service meetings unless excused by the division dean.

Assist with student recruitment, advisement, and promote student retention in regard to clinical simulation.

Communicate efficiently and effectively with South Arkansas College faculty and staff.

Complete other duties as assigned.

Maintain student records and progress of students working in simulation laboratories.

Respond to students questions and requests timely and effectively.

Participate in graduation ceremonies unless excused by the division dean.

Local travel for clinical instructor supervision duties.

Rare regional travel for clinical instructor supervision duties.

Other travel may be required for simulation instructional training.

Skills and Abilities:

Sound familiarity of current nursing concepts, principles, practices, and skills.

Adequate computer skills to be able to operate the simulators and grade clinical assignment.

Ability to perform expected duties of a nursing educator in various clinical settings.

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum of Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Valid, unencumbered Arkansas Registered Nursing license.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Minimum of Master Degree in Nursing (MSN).
• Valid, unencumbered Arkansas Registered Nursing license.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience and five (5) or more years experience in an acute care setting.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical mobility sufficient for direct supervision of students in lab and clinical settings.
• Visual ability sufficient for observation and assessment.
• Auditory ability sufficient for monitoring and assessing health needs.
• Fine and gross motor skills sufficient for providing safe and competent nursing care.
• Ability to move around and about their area.
• Operate a computer as needed.
• Lift 50 pounds.

APPLICATION PROCESS (PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS TO APPLY):

• Resumes, transcripts, and reference list may accompany, but will not replace the application.
• Must provide any relevant certificates of training or licenses (if applicable), official transcripts (for positions requiring undergraduate or graduate education).
• All new hire paperwork must be completed prior to the start date.
• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
• Applications are subject to the Arkansas FOIA.
• The selected candidate will be required to submit to a criminal background check and must receive acceptable results.
• Must possess a clean driving record.
• This is a safety-sensitive position and subject to drug testing.

Please submit your resume and contact information via the Apply Now link below.

Only applicants satisfying stated qualifications will be contacted for interview. Thank you.

South Arkansas College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. South Arkansas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in the provision of educational or employment opportunities or benefits.

05/02/2025; 04/23/2026; 06/04/2026