Assistant Professor - Nursing

bestcare; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist College invites applications for a faculty position in Omaha, Nebraska. The role focuses on delivering effective student instruction and meeting course objectives within nursing and health professions education.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses, collaborating on curriculum, assessing learning outcomes, and contributing to scholarly and service activities in a private, nonprofit college setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required for undergraduate teaching.
• Doctorate degree required or preferred for graduate teaching.
• Experience in higher education teaching is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective student instruction to meet course objectives.
• Demonstrate instructional methodology and align learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with faculty on curriculum development and assessment.
• Provide constructive feedback to students to enhance professional development.
• Schedule courses and manage classroom, lab, and clinical sessions.
• Participate in scholarly, professional, and service activities.

Skills

Teaching

Course planning

Student assessment

Feedback provision

Curriculum collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in field of instruction

Doctorate degree in field of instruction

Job description

Why work for Nebraska Methodist College:
Nebraska Methodist College, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is an accredited, private, not-for-profit nursing and healthcare college. It's where students live with meaning and discover what they want to give back to the world while thriving in a close-knit, caring community established in 1891. With an enrollment of over 1,100 students, NMC is small enough to truly care about each student and large enough to provide outstanding undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in nursing and allied health.

NMC students experience a holistic culture of caring while mastering the art and science of healthcare. They gain the skills and experience needed to become outstanding contributors to society through service-learning experiences, community-based education, and leadership development integrated throughout the curriculum.

OUR MISSION

As a health professions institution, we provide educational experiences for the development of individuals in order that they may positively influence the health and well-being of the community.
We encourage applications from qualified individuals representing all backgrounds who identify with our mission. Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Nebraska Methodist College at https://www.methodistcollege.edu/about

By joining Nebraska Methodist College, you become part of a larger community. With Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Location: Nebraska Methodist College
Address: 720 N. 87th St. - Omaha, NE
Provide effective student instruction to meet course objectives.
Nebraska Methodist College, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is an accredited, private, not-for-profit nursing and healthcare college. It's where students live with meaning and discover what they want to give back to the world while thriving in a close-knit, caring community established in 1891. With an enrollment of over 1,100 students, NMC is small enough to truly care about each student and large enough to provide outstanding undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in nursing and allied health.
NMC students experience a holistic culture of caring while mastering the art and science of healthcare. They gain the skills and experience needed to become outstanding contributors to society through service-learning experiences, community-based education, and leadership development integrated throughout the curriculum.
OUR MISSION
As a health professions institution, we provide educational experiences for the development of individuals in order that they may positively influence the health and well-being of the community.
We encourage applications from qualified individuals representing all backgrounds who identify with our mission. Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Nebraska Methodist College at https://www.methodistcollege.edu/about

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

Teaching

Factors: Instructional Responsibilities: Demonstrate effective instructional methodology (see Section 2.5.1 of NMC Policy Manual ).

• Command of the subject and use of effective teaching/learning methods.

• Clear formulation of learning objectives/outcomes demonstrated by thorough course planning, and thorough preparation for individual classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical sessions.

• Skill in communicating with students and challenging them to go beyond what is required.

• Effective course implementation through the use of a variety of instructional methods, as appropriate, to foster an environment to stimulate student interest and pursuit of learning.

• Integrity, open-mindedness and objectivity in presenting material.

• Ability to relate the subject to other areas of knowledge.

• Collaboration with other faculty in the development of curriculum.

• Systematic assessment of student learning.

• Provision of constructive feedback in a timely manner to students to foster professional development.

• Punctuality and reliability in conduct of classes.

• Course revision as needed to increase effectiveness

Scholarly, Creative and Professional Activities

Please assign Overall Rating in accordance with the factor listed below.

• Factor: Participates in scholarship in work that is well expressed, innovative, comprehensive, and visible, and appropriate to rank in accordance with the Boyer Model of Scholarship (see Sections 2.5.2.2 of the NMC Policy Manual).

Professional, College and Community Service.

Factors: Contributes to the welfare of others through a variety of means at the College and in the community.

• Is engaged and participates in expected service activities, in accordance with Section 2.5.3.1.1 of NMC Policy Manual.

• Is effectively engaged in encouraged service activities, in accordance with Section 2.5.3.1.2 of NMC Policy Manual.

• Is effectively engaged in community/professional service activities, in accordance with Section 2.5.3.1.3 of NMC Policy Manual.

Schedule:

Varies with course load.

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• For undergraduate teaching assignment: Master’s degree in the field of instruction from a regionally accredited program required; related field may be considered when appropriate.

• For graduate teaching assignment: Doctorate degree in the field of instruction from a regionally accredited program required; related field may be considered.

Experience

• Previous teaching experience is preferred but not required. No prior scholarship or service activity is required. Where appropriate, Nebraska licensure and national certifications are required. For additional information, please refer to the Nebraska Methodist College Employee Handbook.

License/Certifications

• Where appropriate, Nebraska licensure and national certifications are required of faculty employed at Nebraska Methodist College.

  • Or multistate nursing license.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to provide academic instruction, read, analyze, interpret and grade academic assignments in a higher educational environment.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Proficiency with personal computer and standard office applications.

• Knowledge of various teaching methods and adult learning styles.

• Skill in the effective use of resources including time, information and available services.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force.

  • NOTE: Faculty who work with students completing clinical assignments will be required to meet Medium Work standards-exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):

  • Balancing

  • Climbing

  • Carrying

  • Crawling

  • Crouching

  • Distinguish colors

  • Kneeling

  • Lifting

  • Pulling/Pushing

  • Reaching

  • Standing

  • Stooping/bending

  • Twisting

  • Walking

• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):

  • Hearing

  • Repetitive Motions

  • Seeing/Visual

  • Speaking/talking

• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):

  • Grasping

  • Keyboarding/typing

  • Sitting

Job Hazards

• Not Related:

  • Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses