Annual Faculty

Description:

Job Description Summary:

This is an annualized position teaching pediatrics in our ELMSN program located on our Sacramento campus. Teaching may include didactic or in clinical settings. In addition to teaching, you will be expected to engage in service and scholarship, which can include student advising, office hours, and participation in University ceremonies, i.e., graduation or pinning ceremonies; attend department and university meetings. BLS and ACLS required. This position is open until filled. The position reports to the Director of Entry Level Master’s in Nursing Program (ELMSN).

Duties and Responsibilities:

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.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Earned Master’s in nursing required, 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

* (NOTE: Total workload for an annual full-time, 12-month faculty appointment is 1872 hours (1722 instructional hours, 150 scholarship hours, which leaves 208 hours (5.2 weeks) of uncontracted time per year).

Employee Status:

Regular

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Time Type:

Full time

Job Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$81,000 - $108,000Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills.