Description:
Job Description Summary:
Duties and Responsibilities:
This is an annual, open-rank, full-time position teaching in our pre-licensure program. In addition to teaching, you will be expected to engage in service, which is included in your full-time contract. There is expected on-campus/online/hybrid participation in program activities from 3 - 5 days per week or equivalent. On-campus presence is negotiated with the Program Director on an individual basis. The faculty develops hybrid and/or online teaching methods as a group consensus. Individual faculty does not determine online teaching unless approved by the Course Manager and Program Director. This position is open until filled. This position reports to the Program Director.
Primary Areas of responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Teaching (92%)*
Creates a dynamic, learner-centered environment that uses various teaching methods that support the diverse learning needs of the student population and are based on educational theory and evidence-based teaching and clinical practices.
Models reflective and critical thinking and serves as a coach and mentor for students; confers with them on their progress and assists them in developing learning plans to facilitate achievement of course objectives.
Planning courses, sequencing, and scheduling; lecturing and/or coordinating guest faculty; composing and administering examinations; reviewing student projects; supervising independent study projects as needed; grading and conducting competent evaluations.
Maintains and enhances competence in subjects being taught.
Actively engages in accreditation and academic program review activities.
Participates in the Faculty Professional Development workshops and CoN meetings to better support student learning experiences and growth.
Confers with colleagues to ensure the integrity of the courses across programs and the curriculum.
Documents student progress on appropriate forms and notifies appropriate leadership team members of at-risk students or unusual occurrences on time.
Meets with at-risk students and provides support for academic success.
Meets with clinical faculty before the start of each semester to ensure consistency in clinical instruction.
Other duties as assigned.
Service (8%)*
Participate in Faculty Organization meetings
Participate in College of Nursing Faculty meetings
Participate in Program Level meetings
Participate and/or chair University or CoN 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 the nursing curriculum and interpretation of programmatic requirements with the learners.
Provide needed information so learners can make the best academic decisions for themselves.
Increase learner awareness of educational resources available.
Discuss academic progress and progression toward educational goals with learners.
Refer to other institutional and community support services where appropriate.
Forward appropriate learner information regarding needs and preferences that could influence policy setting in the CoN and enhance the learning environment.
* (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).
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience:
Earned Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education, preferred.
Specialization in the area of teaching responsibility
Unencumbered RN Licensure by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Recent (within five years) practice experience in the area of specialization.
Experience in higher education or the commitment to gain knowledge and expertise in current concepts and techniques of education.
The University has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We strive to build a welcoming and supportive campus environment and acknowledge that diversity is an educational imperative to achieve excellence.
Skills:
Excellent written and oral communication.
Read and write clear documents.
Function effectively as a member of a team and independently.
Abilities:
Expertise in clinical teaching and didactic instruction.
Express or exchange ideas through the spoken word in person or on the telephone.
Receive detailed information through verbal and written communication.
Model appropriate ethical and professional behaviors.
Embrace the program's mission, vision, and values, College of Nursing, and University.
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.
Have a clear vision for aligning the safety and quality of student learning activities.
Ability to adjust other professional commitments to meet varying program scheduling requirements.
Employee Status:
Regular
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Exempt)
Time Type:
Full time
Job Shift:
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.
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