Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is searching for a qualified faculty member in nursing who holds a doctoral degree in nursing or related field. The role involves curriculum development, teaching, and serving as a role model for students. Candidates should have significant teaching experience, with a preference for those who have a PhD and are certified advanced practice registered nurses. The position requires a commitment to professional development and collaboration in various nursing settings.

Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree in nursing (or related field) with formal education in teaching/learning principles for adults.
• Record of impactful teaching, scholarship, and practice.
• Exceptional candidates with doctoral degrees in progress may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Participate in competency-based curriculum development and evaluation.
• Serve as role model and academic advisor.
• Disseminate nursing scholarship to benefit the profession.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to prioritize workload

Team collaboration skills

Judgment and discipline

Education

Doctoral degree in nursing or related field

PhD and current certification as an advanced practice registered nurse

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in competency-based curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation to prepare practice-ready registered nurses at the master’s level.
• Demonstrate respect, integrity, and hard work in all relationships and interactions.
• Serve as role model and academic advisor to students while fostering belonging.
• Embrace nursing science and ongoing professional development.
• Prioritize collaborations with other faculty, communities, clinical systems, and policy makers.
• Exhibit competence and leadership within defined areas of nursing practice.
• Disseminate nursing scholarship to benefit the profession and the public.
• Actively engage in university, professional, and community activities.
• Assume administrative responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned doctoral degree in nursing (or related field) with formal education in teaching/learning principles for adults is required.
• Highly qualified faculty candidates will have a record of impactful teaching, scholarship, and practice.
• Exceptional candidates with doctoral degrees in nursing in progress may be considered.
• Level of appointment is contingent upon education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred candidates will hold a PhD and current certification as an advanced practice registered nurse with academic preparation and clinical experience in a variety of nursing settings.
• Experience with accelerated models of nursing education is ideal.
• Candidates with significant contributions to caring for rural populations are desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to prioritize workload, competing demands, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discipline.
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively work in a fast-paced environment with multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to foster a willingness to continuously learn and grow professionally to excel at one's highest capacity.

Working Conditions

Work includes classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction. Exposure to physical risk and physical effort as expected in a clinical setting.

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