The College and the Community

National Park Community College is located in Hot Springs AR, a beautiful resort community of over 50,000 approximately 45 minutes southwest of Little Rock . The local economy centers on tourism, manufacturing, retirement living, and medical sciences. Tourism attractions include the thermal waters of the National Park, hiking trails, horse racing at Oaklawn Park, five nearby lakes, outstanding golf courses, and a thriving art community. The fourth largest community college in the state, NPCC enrolls approximately 3,000 credit students each semester in both associate degree and certificate programs.

Employment Positions (Updated June 24, 2009)

Staff

Full-Time Faculty/Part-Time Facult

• English Instructor
• Nursing Instructors: part-time
• Respiratory Therapy Program Director

Adjunct Faculty

• Technical and Professional Division Adjuncts

Employment Applications

• Application for Academic Employment (Faculty Positions)
• Application for Employment (Staff Positions)

STAFF POSITIONS

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME FACULTY POSITIONS

English Instructor

National Park Community College seeks a full-time English Instructor for a nine-month position for day and evening classes with an opportunity to teach during summer sessions.  This position is needed to fill instruction predominantly for English Composition I and II, with the possibility of teaching other courses the division offers.  Full-time teaching load is fifteen-credit hours per fall and spring semesters, with excellent benefits.

Requirements: minimum of three years teaching English classes at the post-secondary level, with preference given to community college experience; Masters degree in English with at least 18 graduate hours in English; experience in available technology for developing  and teaching online English classes is required.  Position begins August 2009.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, three professional reference letters, official transcripts, and resume to: English Instructor committee, c/o Human Resources, National Park Community College, 101 College Drive, Hot Springs, AR 71913 by June 22, 2009 for consideration.

Applications received by June 22nd will be considered; however, the search will continue until the position is filled.  AA/EOE

Nursing Instructors (Part-time)

National Park Community College is currently seeking part-time instructors for the fall PN/RN program.  Specific needs include faculty to cover a Mental Health clinical experience in local community agencies for RN program, as well as a PN clinical instructor, primarily med-surg.  

Requirements: Prefer Master’s or BSN with strong clinical background for the RN program and may consider A.D.N. or diploma for the PN position.  Additional future instructors needed include med-surg instructors for the spring 2010 RN program.

Contact Linda Castaldi at 501.760.4288 or lcastaldi@npcc.edu  Applications will be considered until position is filled. AA/EOE

Respiratory Therapy Program Director

National Park Community College seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapy Program Director who will be responsible for all aspects of the respiratory care program, including management, administration, continuous review and analysis, planning, development, and general effectiveness of the program. 

Qualifications include: a bachelor’s degree in RT, master’s preferred, four years of RT experience with two years of clinical practice, national RT certification, and Arkansas licensure.

Responsibilities include: establishment of the new RT program including curriculum design, admission criteria, equipment purchase and accreditation. The successful candidate will be responsible to meet classroom, clinical, and campus lab learning activities as well as student advising and committee work.   Funding for this position is provided by the Title III grant.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Nursing Faculty Search Committee, National Park Community College, Office of Human Resources, 101 College Drive, Hot Springs, AR 71913.

Applications received by July 20th are assured consideration but position will remain open until filled. AA/EOE

ADJUNCT- INSTRUCTORS

Currently accepting resumes for the following courses to add to our adjunct database for future use:

• American History
• American State and Local Government
• Astronomy
• Basic Math
• Beginning Algebra
• English Composition I
• English Composition II
• Health Information Technology
• Intermediate Algebra
• Introduction to Social Work
• Introduction to Photography
• Medical Coding
• Medical Transcription
• Music
• Personal Training
• Photography  (Intermediate/Advanced)
• Physical Science
• Smoking Cessation
• Spanish
• Weight Management
• Western Civilization

Minimum requirements: Masters degree with 18 graduate hours or special training/certification in the subject area to be taught.  The photography courses require a minimum of a BA or BFA in Photography and knowledge of black and white and color film processing and printing, as well as alternative photographic processes such as Kodalith, Sabbatier, Gum Bichromate and Cyanotype.  Also, knowledge of digital photography, Photoshop using Macintosh computers, and digital printing protocols would be beneficial. 

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references to: Trish Trantham, National Park Community College, Office of Human Resources, Adjunct Faculty Search, 101 College Drive, Hot Springs, AR 71913.

For more information contact Trish Trantham at 760-4329 or email ptrantham@npcc.edu for more information.

Technical and Professional Division Adjuncts

Technical Adjunct Instrutors

National Park Community College is currently seeking adjunct instructors to teach classes in the following technical areas or to be added to our adjunct database for future use:

• Automotive
• Carpentry
• Childcare
• HVAC
• Marine
• Welding
• Technical Math

For more information on these courses, please contact Bob Kissire at 501-760-4320.

The rate of pay is $500/credit hour. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a resume and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references to: Trish Trantham, National Park Community College, Office of Human Resources, Adjunct Faculty Search, 101 College Drive, Hot Springs, AR 71913.

National Park Community College at Hot Springs is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and administers its educational and employment programs in conformance with federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination based upon sex, sexual orientation, race, age, disability and Vietnam Era Veterans' status.