Full-time Faculty in Nursing

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Dubuque seeks a full-time Faculty in Nursing with a student-centered approach and experience in obstetrics, community health, and/or psychiatric nursing. The ideal candidate will mentor undergraduates in research and career preparation while teaching in both clinical and classroom settings.

Responsibilities include maintaining a 24-credit-hour annual load, ongoing assessment, mentoring students, and contributing to scholarship, service, and campus community engagement.

Qualifications

• MSN required; Doctoral degree preferred.
• Experience in medical-surgical, obstetrics, community health, and/or psychiatric nursing.
• Strong teaching, mentoring and advising abilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach and advise students with a student-centered approach.
• Maintain a full teaching load and contribute to assessment and curriculum development.
• Support student research, internships, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Engage in service and professional development within the department.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Assessment

Student advising

Communication

Education

MSN

Doctoral degree

Job description

The University of Dubuque is a growing faith-based University thatis seeking a Full-time Faculty in Nursing .

Position Summary:

The University of Dubuque seeks a student-centered educator withexperience in obstetrics, community health, and/or psychiatricnursing with a willingness to innovate and excel in teaching. Theideal candidate will foster a supportive learning environment whilementoring undergraduates in independent research and careerpreparation. The faculty member will be responsible for bothclinical and classroom teaching and contributing to an alreadystrong academic program.

Primary Responsibilities:

Mission

Engage fully with the University's mission through excellence inteaching and advising, ongoing scholarship and professionaldevelopment, and active service to the campus and broadercommunity

Teaching and Advising

• Maintain a full-time credit load of 24 credit hours peracademic year, in collaboration with the department and the Officeof the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA)
• Participate in regular assessment and evaluation to fostercontinued pedagogical growth
• Respond to changes in student learning styles and technology byemploying diverse teaching methods
• Be an active and present member of the campus community bysupporting students outside of the classroom during regularlyscheduled office hours
• Advise students on course selection, career pathways, andvocational goals as well as support student research, internships,and experiential learning opportunities

Scholarship and Professional Development

• Maintain a scholarship agenda whether through publications,conference presentations, artistic exhibitions or performances,formal studies or continuing education
• Build and maintain a professional portfolio for advancement inrank and tenure
• Participate in campus professional developmentopportunities
• Maintain any required professional certifications or licensurein the appropriate discipline

Service

• Participate in and contribute to all department meetings,faculty meetings, convocations, and commencements
• Serve on and contribute to academic and/or University-widecommittees
• Assist in student recruitment and retention activitiesthroughout the academic year
• Represent the University in professional associations,conferences, or community partnerships related to the facultymember's field
• Perform other duties as assigned by the VPAA's office ordepartment head in support of the University's Mission

Position Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate expertise in the particular academic disciplinebeing taught
• Develop and use teaching methods that engage students andsupport their learning
• Communicate clearly and effectively with students and providetimely feedback on assignments
• Adapt to changes in the educational landscape, including, butnot limited to new technologies and educational standards
• Maintain professional and collegial behavior
• Strong organizational skills, including managing a flexibleschedule, multiple projects and student needs

Qualifications:

• MSN required; Doctoral degree preferred
• Experience in medical-surgical, obstetrics, community health,and/or psychiatric nursing

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