Graduate Assistant - Teaching Assistant - Nursing (29559)

Ottawa University; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottawa University is seeking a Teaching Assistant for Nursing who will collaborate with faculty to deliver quality instruction to adult learners. Responsibilities include teaching clinical courses and co-teaching didactic courses in the BSN program.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and have two years of clinical experience. Enrollment in the MSN Nurse Educator Program at Ottawa University is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach a total of eight pre-licensure BSN clinical groups and/or didactic courses.
• Co-teach didactic courses with nursing faculty.
• Teach clinical courses independently.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Collaboration with faculty

Lesson planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)

Enrollment in the Ottawa University MSN‑Nurse Educator Program

Job description

Job Summary

The Ottawa University Teaching Assistant – Nursing is responsible for collaborating with an assigned mentor to provide quality face‑to‑face didactic and/or clinical instruction for adult learners. The Teaching Assistant is committed to academic excellence in all areas of teaching and learning, including theory, laboratory, and clinical instruction, and will contribute to Ottawa University’s educational programming and academic integrity to help adult learners succeed in the nursing program.

Essential Functions and Required Duties

• Teach a combined total of eight pre‑licensure BSN clinical groups and/or pre‑licensure BSN didactic courses.
• Co‑teach didactic courses with full‑time nursing faculty.
• Teach clinical courses independently.
• Receive assignment of didactic and clinical courses from the Nursing Leadership Team based on department needs.
• Ensure that a minimum of two of the required courses are clinical groups.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Graduate Assistant Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience.
• Enrollment in the Ottawa University MSN‑Nurse Educator Program.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.