Full Time Nursing Faculty

Galen College of Nursing; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

90% tuition discount for MSN and DNP programs

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with a 100% match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off and paid family leave

Job summary

Galen College of Nursing in Austin, Texas is seeking a Full Time Nursing Faculty member to facilitate student learning and development within an engaging educational environment. The role includes program assessments, maintaining professional knowledge, and using various strategies to evaluate student learning.

Applicants must possess a Master's Degree in Nursing and have at least two years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. Benefits include tuition discounts for advanced degrees, comprehensive medical coverage, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Active, Current, Unencumbered Licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning and student development.
• Implement various teaching strategies appropriate to learner needs.
• Analyze student assessment data for continuous course improvement.
• Maintain professional practice knowledge in nursing.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree

Job description

Full Time Nursing Faculty

Galen College of Nursing

Position Overview

As a Nursing Faculty member, you will facilitate learning and student development, assess and evaluate student learning, participate in curriculum development and evaluation, evaluate program outcomes, engage in scholarship, and function as a leader and change agent within the educational environment. This role is subject to state and federal regulatory and accrediting body regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Creates an environment that facilitates learning and achieving desired student learning and program outcomes.
• Implements various teaching strategies appropriate to learner needs, desired learner outcomes, content, and context.
• Helps students develop as nurses and integrate the values and behaviors expected of those who fulfill that role.
• Uses a variety of strategies to assess and evaluate student learning in all settings (classroom, lab, or clinical) and all domains (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective) of learning.
• Analyzes student assessment and evaluation data to inform decision‑making in continuous course improvement.
• Implement a curriculum with clearly articulated program student learning outcomes (PSLOs), which are used to organize the curriculum, guide the delivery of instruction, direct learning activities, and evaluate student progress.
• Designs and implements program assessments that promote continuous quality improvement of all aspects of the program.
• Participates in professional development activities that increase socialization to and effectiveness of the faculty role.
• Maintains the professional practice knowledge and expertise in areas of responsibility needed to help students prepare for contemporary nursing practice.
• Demonstrates commitment to the College’s mission and values of inspiring and fostering excellence, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity.
• Other essential responsibilities as outlined by the applicable state board of nursing.

Position Requirements

• Active, Current, Unencumbered Licensure: Applicable state as a Registered Nurse and per the State Board of Nursing
• Education Qualifications: A minimum of a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree is required. BSN-prepared nurses may be considered depending on the campus’ needs.
• Experiential Qualifications: Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, and per the State Board of Nursing

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment

In performing nursing duties related to clinical instruction (especially patient contact) hazards may include needle sticks, blood and bodily fluid exposure, or any other hazard a Registered Nurse (RN) might be exposed to in the normal performance of nursing care. The position requires mental activity, reading, planning, preparing, evaluating, and decision making. Physical demands in the classroom and office are minimal and are considered sedentary work with occasional lifting and/or carrying such articles as records, files, and books (10 pounds maximum). Physical demands in the clinical area may include lifting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, bending, or any other related activity to patient care. The position requires regular attendance and may require evening or weekend hours, and travel to clinical sites and extended classrooms.

Benefits

• Full‑time faculty are eligible for a 90% tuition discount for Galen’s Academic Leadership MSN and DNP programs.
• Certification renewal and exam reimbursement.
• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well‑being.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for children, elders, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away from Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Compassionate Care Model Values

• Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunity for every individual to reach their full potential.
• Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do.
• Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.
• Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.
• Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.

Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE).