Faculty – Practical Nursing

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is seeking a full-time tenure-track faculty member in Nursing. Responsibilities include teaching courses published in the catalog, advising students, assisting with registration, and serving on college committees.

The position requires a Master’s in Nursing, an active NJ RN license, CPR/BLS certification, and prior college teaching experience. Travel and committee work are possible components of the role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing and current NJ RN license.
• CPR certification at BLS level required.
• Proficiency with Canvas or comparable LMS preferred.

Responsibilities

• T e a c h assigned courses per catalog description and approved outlines.
• Meet all class meetings and office hours.
• Advise Dean on absences and maintain grade records in Canvas.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Student advising

Curriculum development

Diversity inclusion

Education

Master's in Nursing

NJ RN License

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Faculty member’s responsibilities shall be teaching courses as assigned, student advisement, assistance with registration, participation on College committees and involvement in professional development activities.

Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with description published in catalog and the approved course outline, in accordance with schedule of classes, and incorporating alternative approaches, technologies and methods that engage students.
• Meets all scheduled class meetings and all scheduled office hours.
• Advises Dean of absences in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate grade and attendance records for students enrolled in classes, enter grades and attendance in Canvas and submits required reports to Dean and/or Student Records Office.
• Cooperates with Dean in developing and revising courses of study and curricula.
• Integrates an appreciation of diversity, equity, and inclusion into courses.
• Submits progress reports on students for advising and record keeping purposes and discusses with advisors and other appropriate personnel student issues.
• Advises students and/or performs special assigned duties related to registration. Serves as faculty advisor to student organizations (voluntary) and provides for interaction with students outside the classroom environment.
• Engages in assessment of learning outcomes and demonstrates the use of the results of these assessments in course revision.
• Serves on college-wide committees.
• Attends scheduled division and general faculty and staff meetings.
• Ensures availability of supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment requisite to successful teaching of assigned classes.
• Incorporates the use of the library into courses.
• Uses writing as an instructional method.
• Utilizes computing and other academic technologies in courses.
• Engages in continual professional development activities as specified by the appropriate Dean or academic officer.
• Attends convocation and graduation exercises.
• Adheres to professional standards.
• Adheres to College policies and procedures.
• Represents the College in the community.

Education:

Master’s degree required in Nursing, current NJ RN License, CPR certification at BLS Level.

Official college transcripts must be submitted prior to interview.

Experience:

College-level teaching experience in the discipline.

Competencies and Skills:

• Certification or licensure se as needed.
• Willingness to use alternative educational delivery systems and instructional techniques.
• Commitment to incorporation of library, computers, writing and diverse perspectives into the curriculum.
• Commitment to the assessment of student learning outcomes and student success outcomes.
• Commitment to the practice of providing for out-of-class interaction with students.
• Competency in the use of information technology.
• Commitment to continual professional growth and development.
• Demonstrated mastery of subject matter of discipline.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal, administrative, and organizational skills.

Terms of Employment:

Full time. Tenure Track Position. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off campus sites as needed by the college. Assignment may require any campus and/or building location as necessary for the course being taught. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled

Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other