Faculty Position for School of Nursing
Job Summary Under the supervision of the Associate Dean for the Campus of the School of Nursing, the Faculty will provide instruction in one or more nursing courses as it applies to the discipline of nursing. The candidate may have other responsibilities commensurate with rank and experience. The candidate is expected to assist the School of Nursing through contributions in service, professional development/scholarship, and recruitment as facilities and space permit. William Carey University encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and those with disabilities. Duties and Responsibilities This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Duties and responsibilities listed are essential job functions and exclude functions which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities listed below should be performed in an effective and efficient manner. These criteria are guidelines for evaluation and retention of Nursing Faculty commensurate with rank and experience. Faculty desiring promotion must demonstrate behaviors identified for the rank desired. * Assist the university in implementing the Statement of Purpose. * Assist the university in implementing the long-range institutional and financial plans. * Assist the School of Nursing in implementing the nursing program in accordance with state and national accreditation standards. * Perform role in accordance with state and national accreditation requirements, as well as requirements for the role of the Registered Nurse by the states of Louisiana and Mississippi. * Maintain an effective working relationship with University personnel, students, and the community. * Maintain a clean and organized working environment. * Demonstrate exceptional adherence to work schedules. * Demonstrate exceptional adherence to University and School of Nursing policies and procedures. * Assist supervisor with additional tasks as assigned. * Value and respect each nursing student and faculty member. * Serve as a resource person to provide information related to nursing education for counselors, students, and other university personnel. * Maintain appropriate records. * Follow the proper chain of command. * Serve as a student advisor regarding academic matters for nursing students. * Additional duties and responsibilities based on academic rank: Duties and Responsibilities Based on Academic Rank Instructor Teaching * As assigned, routinely facilitate theory and clinical learning for students enrolled in the William Carey University Nursing program(s). (Due to WCU multi-campus environment, School of Nursing faculty are required to routinely travel, and are responsible for ensuring personal transportation to/from theory and clinical assignments.) * Supervise patient care administered by students including, but not limited to, all medication administration, treatments, and plans of care. * Evaluate student performance and progress. * Counsel nursing students regarding academic and clinical performance. * Utilize technology to enhance instruction. * Maintain theory and clinical competence in assigned area(s) of teaching responsibility. Scholarship * Participate actively and effectively in the department and university, offering good insights, creative suggestions, and constructive criticisms. * Adheres to state and national accreditation standards * Achieve the minimum of 2 scholarly activities annually. Expectations for scholarly activities are in accordance with progression in rank. Service to the University * Participate in a minimum of two (2) recruitment events * Serve on one (1) school of nursing committee and/or university committee as assigned Service to the Community * Participates in discussions/presentations/consultations to civic, professional, or other community groups * Participates at the local level in academic, community, and/or professional organizations * Participates in health-related activities to benefit the public (e.g. health fair, continuing education offerings) Christian Commitment * Consistently reflect Christian integrity and values to colleagues and students * Participate in spiritual emphases of events of the university * Support the Christian mission of the university Assistant Professor Meets criteria at the Instructor level and: Teaching * Assists in orientation of new faculty * Develops and evaluates new courses * Provides leadership for instructional activities (e.g., courses, levels, program) * Integrates research findings into course content * Participates in evaluating the curriculum according to state and national accreditation standards Scholarship * May include contributing to writing grant proposals * Achieve the minimum of 3 (total) scholarly activities annually. Expectations for scholarly activities are in accordance with progression in rank. Service to the University * Participate in a minimum of 3 (total) recru
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