Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing

Mitchell-College; New London (CT); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Mitchell College in New London, Connecticut invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing with expertise in adult health and medical-surgical nursing. The successful candidate will teach across didactic, laboratory, simulation, and clinical settings while contributing to curriculum development, student progression, program assessment, and continuous improvement.

The ideal educator will combine current clinical knowledge with a relational approach to teaching,

Qualificações

• MSN from an accredited program.
• Current CT RN license or eligibility.
• Experience teaching in prelicensure BSN.
• Ability to engage diverse learners.
• Experience with simulation and lab education.

Responsabilidades

• Teach adult health and medical-surgical nursing across didactic, laboratory, simulation, and clinical settings.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program assessment.
• Support student progression and advising.
• Participate in accreditation activities.
• Collaborate with clinical partners and faculty.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Collaboration

Teaching

Clinical knowledge

Student advising

Formação

MS in Nursing

CT RN license

DNP/PhD preferred

Descrição da vaga

Mitchell College invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing with expertise in adult health and medical-surgical nursing. This faculty member will join a small, collaborative team committed to strengthening and growing Mitchell’s prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.The successful candidate will teach across didactic, laboratory, simulation, and clinical learning environments while contributing to curriculum development, student progression, program assessment, and continuous improvement. We seek an educator who combines current clinical knowledge with a highly relational approach to teaching and who is prepared to support students with varied educational experiences, learning profiles, and levels of academic preparation.This is an opportunity for a faculty member who wants to help shape a developing nursing program, work closely with students and colleagues, and contribute meaningfully to the program’s continued alignment with Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing requirements and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing standards.*Appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank will be based on academic preparation, teaching experience, professional accomplishments, and Mitchell College’s criteria for faculty rank.Essential ResponsibilitiesTeaching and student learningTeach undergraduate nursing courses in adult health and medical-surgical nursing across didactic, laboratory, simulation, and clinical settings.Use evidence-based and inclusive teaching practices that promote clinical judgment, safe practice, professional identity, and achievement of course and program outcomes.Integrate contemporary NCLEX-RN test-plan concepts, Next Generation NCLEX clinical-judgment approaches, and active-learning strategies throughout assigned courses.Evaluate student learning and clinical performance using clear, consistent, and appropriately rigorous assessment methods.Provide timely feedback, academic advising, clinical-skills support, and remediation to promote student progression and professional development.Curriculum and program assessmentParticipate in the development, implementation, and regular evaluation of the nursing curriculum.Contribute to curriculum mapping and the alignment of course outcomes, end-of-program student learning outcomes, professional nursing standards, and licensure expectations.Participate in the collection, analysis, and use of course and program data through the program’s systematic evaluation and continuous-improvement processes.Maintain accurate course, assessment, clinical, and accreditation documentation.Laboratory and simulation educationFacilitate skills-laboratory and simulation experiences that reflect contemporary nursing practice and support the achievement of course outcomes.Develop or adapt simulation scenarios, learning activities, and evaluation methods appropriate to students’ level of preparation.Use evidence-based pre-briefing, facilitation, and debriefing practices.Collaborate with nursing colleagues to ensure the safe and effective use of simulation facilities, equipment, and technology.Program and College serviceParticipate in nursing-program meetings, faculty governance, College committees, recruitment and orientation activities, and other institutional service.Contribute to ACEN accreditation activities and compliance with Connecticut nursing-education requirements.Collaborate with clinical partners, faculty colleagues, and College offices to support high-quality student learning experiences.Maintain currency in clinical practice, nursing education, assessment, and instructional technology through appropriate professional development.Engage in scholarly or professional activity appropriate to faculty rank and College expectations.Required QualificationsMaster of Science in Nursing from an appropriately accredited institution.Current, unencumbered RN license in Connecticut or eligibility to obtain Connecticut licensure before beginning employment.Professional nursing experience that supports teaching assignments in adult health or medical-surgical nursing.Experience teaching, precepting, mentoring, or evaluating nursing students or practicing nurses.Experience with laboratory, simulation, or clinical education.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and clinical partners.Commitment to supporting students with varied backgrounds, educational experiences, and learning needs.Preferred QualificationsEarned doctorate in nursing, education, or a closely related field.College-level teaching experience in a prelicensure BSN program.Experience as a course coordinator or lead faculty member.Experience with curriculum development, program assessment, systematic evaluation, or nursing accreditation.Experience designing simulation scenarios and facilitating evidence-based debriefing.Familiarity with contemporary clinical-judgment frameworks and NCLEX-RN preparation.Certification as a nurse educator, simulation educator, or medical-surgical nurse.