Nursing Faculty, Full-Time
Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: PROVO, UT
Job Type: Full Time
JOB SUMMARY:
Nursing Faculty, Full-Time Description: The Nursing Faculty is responsible for teaching assigned courses (in classroom, laboratory, preceptorship supervision and practice clinical), as it relates to the Nursing program, and planning learning activities to meet education outcomes based on the standard set by nursing curriculum, policies, regulatory requirements and acceptable practices. The Nursing Faculty is responsible for providing education, academic and career advisement of students. Duties: Teach a course load equivalent to 24-28 contact hours full-term as determined by the Nursing Program Administrator. For each course taught, follow course syllabus meeting course objectives and stated competencies (Student learning outcomes, course and unit objectives, and evaluation methods). Communicate with practice clinical faculty regarding weekly theory learning objectives for congruence between theory and practice clinical. Keep accurate and timely attendance and grade records, posting to the portal. Monitor and follow-up on students' attendance. Implement the college retention plan. Post office hours and work schedule with availability for student advisement. Advise students as assigned by PA. Develop and implement an annual professional development plan. Attend and participate in scheduled meetings as required. Participate in College activities including commencement activities. Participate in, implementation, evaluation and updating of curriculum utilizing evidence-based practice. Participate in the process to review, implement, evaluate and maintain the curriculum consistently across campus(es). Review accuracy of course syllabi. Assist in development of self-study reports and implementation of self-evaluation plans. Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies related to student practice experiences. Ensure timely use of all evaluative tools and participate in analysis of the data for program improvement. Facilitate excellent relationships with practice/practicum sites. Coordinate development and implementation of practice/practicum schedules for students in conjunction with identified needs specific to campus and faculty members as needed. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching in an accredited nursing education program. Master's degree in nursing (MSN) required; concentration in Nursing Education strongly preferred. If applicant does not possess this then they are required to have the minimum required graduate education (classes) in curriculum and instruction. Possess or be eligible for Utah RN License. Strong proficiency in MS Office, databases, reporting software, etc. Preferably experience with CampusVue. Preferred but not required. Strong interpersonal and exceptional communication skills. Must have the ability to read, understand and carry out instructions in English in written and oral form. Academic preparation in curriculum design and development, implementation, and evaluation required. Knowledge of current RN practice in the clinical and community setting. Ability to manage program population of at least 50 students. Ability to organize in order to have adequate time to fulfill the role and responsibilities. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Masters