Nursing Faculty - Med/Surg Nursing, ELMSN

Major Areas of responsibilities include but not limited to:

Teaching (92%)*

• Creates a dynamic, learner-centered environment that uses a variety of teaching methods based on educational theory and evidence-based teaching and clinical practices that support the diverse learning needs of the student population.

• Models reflective and critical thinking and serves as a coach and mentor for students; confers with them on their progress and assists them in the development of learning plans to facilitate successful achievement of course objectives.

• Maintains and enhances competence in subjects being taught.

• Confers with colleagues to assure the integrity of the courses across programs and the curriculum as a whole.

• Prepares and reviews written examinations, papers, and student projects; supervises independent study projects as needed, and evaluates learner performance in both the classroom and clinical settings.

• Notifies Course Manager of at-risk students or unusual occurrences.

• Supervises or teaches clinical rotations as needed in acute, community and laboratory settings as well as internship/preceptorship courses.

• Documents student progress on appropriate forms.

• Other duties as assigned.

Service (8%)*

• Participate in Faculty Organization meetings.

• Participate in College of Nursing Faculty meetings.

• Participate in University or College committees as needed.

• Provide service to the profession and the community.

• Participate in University and CoN events as specified in University and CoN attendance expectations.

• Clarify with the student the nursing curriculum and interpretation of programmatic requirements.

• Provide needed information so students can make the best academic decisions for themselves.

• Increase student awareness of educational resources available.

• Discuss student academic progress and progression toward educational goals.

• Refer to other institutional and community support services, where appropriate.

• Forward appropriate student information regarding needs and preferences that could influence policy setting in the CoN and enhance the learning environment.

*** 1722 instructional and 150 service hours comprise a regular, 12-month annual faculty appointment.

* (NOTE: Total workload for a regular, 12-month annual faculty appointment is 1872 hours – 1722 teaching and 150 service hours.) 

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Earned Master’s in nursingrequired, doctorate in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferred.

• Teaching experience of diverse students at the baccalaureate or higher degree level, preferred.

• Rank is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Unencumbered California registered nurse license or eligible for licensure in California, required.

• Experience working with leadership in healthcare and academic institutions and community organizations, preferred.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication.

• Read and write clear documents.

• Function effectively as a member of a team and independently.

Abilities

• Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word in person or on the telephone.

• Receive detailed information through verbal and written communication.

• Read and write clear documents.

• Have a strong commitment to the caring science principles and mindfulness based stress reduction practices central to the culture and expected outcomes of the program.

• Model appropriate ethical and professional behaviors, as well as expert communication skills.

• Embrace mission, vision, and values of the program, college of nursing, and university.

• Have a clear vision for aligning the safety and quality with student learning activities.