The Full-Time Nursing Faculty position for the BSN Program is a 12-month on-campus position [including didactic (in-person and/or virtual), laboratory (in-person and/or virtual), and clinical responsibilities (in-person)]. The faculty will facilitate the learning experience for the students by: engaging students in rich discussions; providing timely, relevant, clear feedback; analyzing and evaluating student performance; as well as encouraging, mentoring, and coaching students throughout the program.
Education : Must hold a Master of Science in Nursing degree or higher (Doctorate in Nursing or related field preferred) Experience: * Minimum of two years of Nursing experience
* At least 1 year of full-time nursing education experience highly preferred; preference given to candidates with online teaching experience
Qualifications : Must have an active unencumbered Nursing license (or eligibility for licensure) in the state of Tennessee
Typical Duties :
Facilitate learning : Create a nourishing teaching and learning environment Assume total responsibility for teaching assignment in close cooperation with other faculty and the Executive Nursing Leadership Team Select learning activities, audiovisual materials, textbooks, library references, computer software and other course materials to facilitate student learning Maintain 24 credit hour teaching load throughout the academic year; 6 credit hour teaching load during the summer Facilitate learner development and socialization : Orient students to the course, the current LMS , and other necessary learning modalities
Report to Executive Nursing Leadership Team all incidents related to students in the classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical area
Keep Executive Nursing Leadership Team informed as to progress and serious problems of students
Assist in student recruitment and admission activities as designated by the Executive Nursing Leadership Team
Participate in student career development by providing advisement, mentoring, and references
Use assessment and evaluation strategies: Evaluate students and provide feedback in a fair, consistent and timely manner
Maintain up-to-date files on all details of the portion of the teaching program delegated to him/her. File remains a part of the School of Nursing on termination of contract
Maintain confidential student records
Participate in curriculum design and evaluation of program outcomes : Assist in the process of evaluation of student learning outcomes and program outcomes and the accreditation process as needed
Participate in development, maintenance, and evaluation of curriculum and program policies as needed
Pursue systematic self-evaluation and improvement in the academic nurse educator role: Maintain clinical relevance in area of expertise through practice, continuing education, and/or professional development Participate in professional development activities to build skill set in the role of the academician and nurse educator Serve as a resource person and role model for students, staff, and other faculty Complete program and university self-evaluations annually or as requested Function as a change agent and leader:
Serve on School of Nursing, College, and University Committees as appropriate and/or appointed by the Executive Director of the School of Nursing, and/or the Dean of the College of Health Sciences
Participate in service activities to the School of Nursing, the university, and the community
Participate in special projects and programs that assist with marketing and recruitment
Engage in scholarship of teaching:
Collaborate with other departments and/or colleges within the University as needed
Maintain clinical relevance in area of expertise through practice, continuing education, and/or professional development
Participate in professional development activities to build skill set in the role of the academician and nurse educator
Function effectively within the organizational environment and academic community
Accept and uphold the mission and philosophy of the University, the School of Nursing, and the BSN Program
Participate in commencement activities in December and/or May per the University Faculty Handbook
Carry out other assignments as requested by Executive Nursing Leadership Team
