Assistant Professor, Nursing

West Coast University; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast University is seeking a Nursing Faculty member passionate about guiding nursing students to transform lives in healthcare. In this role, you will mentor and support students while collaborating in a dynamic academic environment. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in nursing and a professional nurse licensure, with four or more years of teaching experience. Additional qualifications include proficiency in Microsoft Office and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Join us in inspiring the next generation of nurses!

Qualifications

• Four or more years of full-time documented teaching experience in a university or college setting.
• Six or more years of teaching experience overall, in any capacity.
• Active contribution to professional organizations related to one's field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a mentor and facilitator for nursing students.
• Participate in assessment activities of courses and curriculum.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methodologies.

Skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with online learning management systems

Knowledge of state and federal regulations

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Professional nurse licensure

Job description

Overview

Come care with us at West Coast University! As a Nursing Faculty member for a certified Great Place to Work, you will guide nursing students to do more than change their own lives – you will help change the lives of every patient they treat throughout their career in healthcare. At West Coast University you will have the opportunity to share your success story with the next generation of nurses as a key member of our student-centered, innovative community!

Responsibilities

You will make an impact by:

• Serving as a mentor, role model and facilitator who provides guidance and academic support for students.
• Demonstrating enthusiasm for teaching, the teaching/learning process and for individual students.
• Applying your skills and experience to your assigned teaching schedule.
• Participating in and contributing to assessment activities of courses/curriculum and programs via a continuous improvement plan set forth by the University.
• Regularly contributing to improvement of class materials and syllabi within prescribed shared governance culture.
• Utilizing a variety of teaching methodologies to instruct students, always with intent to facilitate observable evidence of student fulfillment of prescribed learning outcomes.
• Maintaining scholarly activities.
• Participating in professional growth and service in accordance with university policies.
• Advancing our commitment and focus on the students we serve, and their success as healthcare professionals.
• Fully leveraging our innovative technologies and resources, such as our Simulation and Innovation Labs.
• If working with students in a Clinical setting you will:
  • Assume complete responsibility for students in clinical facilities.
  • Clarify clinical expectations with students.
  • Clarify student placement and expectations with clinical facility staff.
  • Utilize care planning time to direct students to available resources needed for clinical preparation.
  • Assess student knowledge and skill level to ensure safety and optimal care to patients.
  • Utilize pre- and post- conference to allow students an opportunity to share learned experiences, ensuring clarity of the correlation between weekly theory content with clinical objectives and experiences.
  • Provide feedback of clinical performance immediately after observation of event and of overall performance at midterm and end of semester.

Experience

Your Experience Includes:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and other MS office products as needed.
• Working with online learning management systems to further engage the student learning process.
• Compliance with state, federal and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance, and other regulatory standards such as state Board of Nursing.
• Four or more years of full-time documented (a minimum of 60 units; e.g. 20 3-unit course or their equivalent) teaching experience in a university or college setting required as defined by the University's faculty handbook which could include one or more years of teaching for West Coast University. Instructional experience must be at institutions that are regionally accredited. OR Previous rank of assistant professor from a regionally accredited institution.
• Six or more years (either adjunct, full, or part-time) teaching in a university or college setting.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and other MS office products as needed.
• Scholarly Activities:
  • Maintains membership in a professional organization.
  • Attends professional development activities each year as agreed upon with supervisor in associate development plan.
  • Selects a minimum of one of the following activity areas: publishing & writing, acting as a contributor to textbooks, presenting at conferences or educational training, attending test-writing or accreditation activities, serving on thesis or dissertation committee or other agreed upon professional activity.
  • Identifies, applies, and/or conducts specialized research or activities related to teaching and/or assigned teaching area(s), or may contribute to the scholarly community/knowledge of the discipline.
  • Active contribution in a professional organization related to one's field (publication, presentation, poster session, etc.)

Education

Education:

• Master’s degree in nursing
• Professional nurse licensure required.

West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.