Associate Faculty

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: $68,640.00 - $68,640.00

Associate Faculty, BSN – Onsite: Fresno, CA

National University is a veteran-founded, San Diego-based nonprofit. Since 1971, our mission has been to provide accessible higher education to adult learners. Today, we educate a student body from across the U.S. and around the globe, with more than 230,000 alumni worldwide.  Our three schools and three colleges offer more than 200 accredited and licensed graduate and undergraduate programs. National University holds accreditation through the Western Senior College and Universities Commission (WSCUC).

Position Summary:

Associate Faculty provides intellectual leadership toward achievement of the highest possible level of excellence in teaching and professional skill development. The faculty will primarily teach courses with the possibility of clinical rotations within a programmatic core discipline by engaging students, offering excellent feedback, and inspiring students to achieve course and program outcomes relevant to the core discipline. This position works closely with other faculty within the discipline, including the Course Specialist, Academic Program Director, and Campus Assistant Program Director and contributes to programmatic strategies, curriculum design, and operations of the department of nursing to ensure program quality, student engagement and success.

This position is onsite in Fresno, CA.

Essential Functions

Instruction

• Teach courses as assigned by the Campus Assistant Program Director. This position primarily focuses on teaching theory in the classroom although clinical rotations may be requested.
• Leverage adaptive and advanced technology-based educational approaches to student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Ensure course and program practices are aligned with compliance and accreditation
• Establish personal and authentic presence while sharing experience, skills, and knowledge with students.
• Provide timely, substantive communication and feedback utilizing technology tools.
• Adhere to National University’s academic integrity policy.
• Adhere to all policies of National University and the School of Health Professions.

Scholarship

• Scholarly activities are not a requirement of this position but are encouraged to maintain professional growth and meet accreditation expectations.

Service

• There is a reduced service for this position.
• Participation in program and department meetings is expected.
• Participation in professional development as required for accreditation and license renewal is expected.
• Participation is encouraged in Professional groups to stay abreast of new trends and innovations.

Supervisory Responsibilities: n/a

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Unencumbered registered nursing license in the State of California required.
• Master’s degree in nursing required with a specialization in nursing education preferred; MSN specialization should be noted.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in direct patient care required.
• At least 1 year of direct patient care experience in the last 5 years required.
• A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience in pre- or post-licensure nursing programs required.
• Doctorate degree preferred.
• CNE (Certified Nurse Educator) from National League for Nursing (NLN) preferred.
• Certification within nursing specialty preferred.
• Knowledge of Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) standards.
• Knowledge of Concept Based Curriculum and AACN 2021 Essentials preferred.
• Online higher education experience preferred.
• Experience in teaching in a Competency Based Curriculum preferred.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining courses preferred.

Special conditions of employment include:

• Background check required.
• Travel is required at least once annually to attend the annual Commencement ceremony (if held onsite) as well as to clinical sites as required by the Campus Assistant Program Director.

For full consideration, interested candidates should provide the following:

• A cover letter
• A curriculum vita
• Statement of teaching experience online and/or onsite for a diverse student body.

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Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies.  Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family.  For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For part-time positions, please click here.

National University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative, and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University.