Job description
Arkadelphia, AR
The J. D. Patterson School of Natural Sciences at Ouachita Baptist University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Nursing, beginning August 2025. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching; a record of scholarly activity or relevant professional experience; a collegial spirit and commitment to university service; dedication to our liberal arts tradition; an authentic Christian faith lived out through personal discipleship and active participation in a local church; and support for the university’s vision, mission, values, and statement of faith.
Primary responsibilities will include teaching in both didactic and clinical settings. Rank and salary are dependent on qualifications. A Master’s degree is essential. While all qualified candidates will be considered, preference will be given to those holding a PhD or DNP.
In keeping with our mission as a Christ-centered learning community, Ouachita Baptist University is committed to building a dynamic faculty team that serves the needs of our students and broader community. Ouachita is a Christian liberal arts university founded in 1886. The university continues to break enrollment records, reporting 20% growth during the last eight years. Of its approximately 1,800 students, more than 1,500 undergraduates attend the university’s highly residential campus; the university also offers online graduate degrees to serve students with a variety of educational programs. Ouachita’s beautiful 200-acre campus is situated on the Ouachita River, in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, and is located minutes from DeGray Lake Resort State Park. To learn more about the university, see the opportunity profile and visit obu.edu/jobs.
How to apply
To apply, complete the Faculty Application for Employment with all application requirements to Dr. Amy Morris, Chair of the Department of Nursing [email protected]. Priority review of completed applications will begin on May 5, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
