Faculty - Prelicensure Nursing

Herzing University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Herzing University in Nashville seeks a qualified nursing instructor with graduate nursing credentials and TN RN licensure to inspire students toward successful career paths and employer expectations.

The role emphasizes teaching, scholarship, and service, with a focus on pedagogical mastery, diversity, and continuous improvement, and requires at least two years’ nursing experience in acute or specialty areas.

Qualifications

• MSN required or Doctorate preferred; consideration for students enrolled in MSN program.
• Active Tennessee RN license (unencumbered).
• Minimum of two years of relevant nursing experience.
• Experience in Medical-Surgical, Pediatrics, Mental Health, and/or Maternity nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and learning
• Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
• Academic and Institutional Service

Skills

Nursingexperience

TN RN licensure

Teaching

Education

MSN or Doctorate preferred

Job description

Description

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing, Doctorate Preferred (consideration may be given to candidates currently enrolled in an accredited MSN program)
• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse License in the State of Tennessee
• Minimum of two years of relevant nursing experience
• Medical Surgical, Pediatrics, Mental Health, and/or Maternity nursing experience preferred

This position requires individuals with knowledge and understanding of the professional career paths and demands of the nursing field, as well as, the ability to inspire students to the highest level of achievement in preparation for those career paths and employer demands. Those with motivation, integrity and enthusiasm for teaching, a willingness to embrace Herzing's mission and adapt to the needs to adult learners, will excel in this position.

Compensation

is determined based on the qualifications, experience, and circumstances of each hire. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a tuition waiver and reimbursement program, health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan. The salary range for this position is $74,756 to $87,948.

Duties and responsibilities for this role include:

1. Teaching and learning
2. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
3. Academic and Institutional Service

Within these duties and responsibilities, the following competencies are included.

• Subject Matter Expertise
• Effective Communication
• Pedagogical Mastery
• Operational Excellence
• Appreciation and Promotion of Diversity
• Assessment of Student Learning
• Utilization of Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning
• Continuous Improvement

These competencies, as identified by the University's academic community, encompass the knowledge, skills, and behaviors essential to a faculty member's success in the classroom and provide the basis for the faculty hiring, evaluation and development process.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Ability to move about readily and rapidly, if necessary, around campus, classrooms, clinical settings, etc., to access classrooms, desks, students, office machinery, clinics, patients, etc.
• Constantly communicates using the spoken word with students, staff and colleagues.
• Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.
• Operate equipment specific to programmatic track, personal computer, audio-visual equipment, clinical equipment, etc.
• Travel to off-site meetings or conferences or to observe students during clinical education at off-site clinical settings.
• In addition to the above requirements, for programs that include a clinical component, all faculty must be able to:
  • Stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
  • Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects.
  • Ability to see and hear within normal parameters.
  • Lift up to 25 pounds.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Herzing University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect. It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.

It is the university's practice to recruit and hire without discrimination because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability status, age, country of birth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. https://www.herzing.edu/nondiscrimination-policy

Herzing University prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located athttps://www.herzing.edu/title-ix.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.