Annual Faculty - Med-Surg ABSN

Samuel Merritt University; Peninsula Township (MI); Presencial; USD 81.000 - 108.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Samuel Merritt University invites applications for an annual faculty position teaching medical-surgical nursing in our ABSN program at the San Francisco Peninsula campus. The role reports to the ABSN Program Director and is open until filled.

The candidate will foster a learner-centered environment, mentor students, and contribute to clinical rotations and assessment, with emphasis on diverse communities and inclusive excellence.

Formación

• Earned master’s in nursing required; doctorate preferred
• CA RN license eligibility; geriatric certification preferred
• Teaching experience with diverse students at baccalaureate or higher level preferred

Responsabilidades

• Create a dynamic, learner-centered environment using diverse teaching methods
• Serve as coach and mentor; confer with students on progress and learning plans
• Maintain competence in taught subjects and ensure curriculum integrity with colleagues
• Prepare and review exams, papers, and student projects
• Supervise clinical rotations and document student progress
• Assignments may be at any SMU campus; perform other duties as assigned

Conocimientos

Excellent written and oral communicat

Read and write clear documents

Teamwork and independent work

Educación

Master’s in nursing

Doctorate in nursing or related field (preferred)

Unencumbered California RN license or eligible

Descripción del empleo

Description

Job Description Summary: Samuel Merritt University graduates improve health outcomes and reduce disparities for all members of our communities. We have spent more than a century preparing outstanding healthcare professionals through immersive learning and community engagement and are deeply committed to transforming healthcare through diversity and inclusion. At the College of Nursing (CoN), we are at the forefront of educational innovation in theory and practice to prepare highly competent professional nursing leaders who are engaged in advancing nursing practice and improving health for diverse populations/peoples. Our motto is education plus compassion, which we proudly demonstrate in how we serve our students, faculty, staff, and local communities.

Join a team of dedicated educators! Our faculty are known for their passion for growing the nursing profession. With this passion, we strive to awaken curiosity in our students and instill lifelong learning. Congruent with our values, we work hard to inspire service and leadership in our students. For this reason, the role of faculty is vitally important because of its unmatched position to shape the professional and personal development of graduates.

This is an annual faculty position teaching medical‑surgical nursing in our ABSN (Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing) program located at the San Francisco Peninsula campus. This position is open until filled and reports to the ABSN Program Director.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching (92%)

• Creates a dynamic, learner‑centered environment that uses a variety of teaching methods that support the diverse learning needs of the student population and that 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.
• Maintains and enhances competence in subjects being taught.
• Confers with colleagues to ensure the integrity of the courses across programs and the curriculum.
• Prepares and reviews written examinations, papers, and student projects.
• Notifies the Course Manager of at‑risk students and any issues at the clinical sites.
• Supervises or teaches clinical rotations as needed in acute, community, and laboratory settings and internship/preceptorship courses.
• Documents student progress on appropriate forms.
• Instructional assignments may be assigned at any SMU campus.
• Other duties as assigned.

Service (7%)

• 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 nursing required, doctorate in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferred
• Geriatric certification, 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
• Experience working with leadership in healthcare and academic institutions and community organizations, preferred
• Must be qualified to teach relevant coursework in accordance with California BRN requirements

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 and expert communication skills.
• Embrace mission, vision, and values of the program, school of nursing, and university.
• Have an unobstructed vision for aligning the safety and quality with student learning activities

Employment Status

Regular

Exemption Status

United States of America (Exempt)

Job Shift

Pay Range

$81,000 ~ $108,000

Samuel 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.