Instructor/Assistant Professor, Nursing (9 Month)

Lindenwood University; Saint Charles (MO); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Tuition benefits

Doctoral tuition discount

Comprehensive benefits

Free lunch Fridays

Professional development opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

The College of Science, Technology, and Health at Lindenwood University invites applications for an Instructor/Assistant Professor of Nursing. Qualified applicants will possess at minimum a master's degree in nursing with specialization in nursing education.

The successful candidate will teach 15 credit hours each semester in nursing, advise and mentor students, continue to develop their expertise through research and scholarship, and participate in faculty governance and campus life.

Competenze

• Graduate nursing degree with nursing education specialization.
• Unencumbered RN license in Missouri or compact state.
• Preferred nursing education/teaching experience at undergraduate level.
• Rank depends on qualifications; terminal degree required for Assistant Professor.

Mansioni

• Teach nursing courses and advise/mentor students.
• Engage in scholarly activity and service to the university.
• Contribute to faculty governance and campus life.

Conoscenze

Communication

Decision-making

Tech skills

Formazione

Graduate nursing degree

Strumenti

Canvas LMS

CAMS SIS

Workday EIS

Microsoft Word

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Welcome to Career Opportunities at Lindenwood University.

Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee:

• Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s(employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs(employee and spouse only).
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, lifeinsurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day,Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break(Wednesday - Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 - Jan. 1).
• Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free mealon Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman DiningHall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy.

Job Title:

Instructor/Assistant Professor, Nursing

Department:

College of Science, Technology, and Health

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Reports To:

Dean or Academic Administrator

Positions Supervised:

Student Employee(s) asApplicable

Job Summary

Faculty and instructors are responsible for curriculum, teaching,service, scholarship, and related administrative activities thatsupport the mission, vision, and values of the university.

The College of Science, Technology, and Health at LindenwoodUniversity invites applications for an Instructor/AssistantProfessor of Nursing.

Qualified applicants will possess at minimum a master's degree innursing with specialization in nursing education (preferred). The successful candidate will be expected to teach 15 credit hours eachsemester in nursing area. All Lindenwood faculty members are expected to advise and mentor students, continue to develop theirexpertise through research and scholarship, and participate in faculty governance and campus life.

The Instructor/Assistant Professor of Nursing is a full-time,9-month faculty position that will begin Fall 2027. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until filled.

Faculty may be asked to teach in didactic, skillslaboratory/simulation, or clinical environment.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Employees should refer to the Employee Guidebook and the respective performance evaluation for additional job-related expectations.

Standard 1 - Teaching and Learning

Lindenwood faculty are committed to designing courses and creating classroom cultures characterized by rigor, inclusiveness, support, and engagement for research-based teaching that will serve faculty from all disciplines and students from all groups. Guidelines and expectations developed by the colleges, departments, or programs to support needs and/or requirements specific to each will be determined by the academic administrators and communicated to the faculty.

Standard 2 - Academic Service and Contributions

Lindenwood faculty actively support and provide service to the mission, vision, values, and initiatives of the university and colleges, and exemplify the Q2 culture of service excellence. Guidelines and expectations developed by the colleges, departments, or programs to support needs and/or requirements specific to each will be determined by the academic administrators and communicated to the faculty.

Standard 3 - Continuous Learning and Scholarship

Lindenwood faculty are committed to remaining current in their discipline and instructional practice through continuous learning and contributions to their field by participating in scholarly work.

Required Qualifications

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

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Additional requirements for this position:

• Graduate nursing degree
• Candidates are required to have an unencumbered RN license inthe State of Missouri or compact state, otherwise must be able to obtain (non-compact state)
• Preference given to candidates with nursing education/teaching experience at undergraduate level (BSN experience preferred)
• Rank depends upon qualifications: Terminal degree required for Assistant Professor rank; MSN for Instructor rank

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Communication Skills: Ability to verbalize understanding of complex problems or situations, ask relevant questions for clarifications and explain concepts clearly to others; well-developed written communication skills; ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly, and effectively with students and co-workers verbally, in-person, and by telephone using the English language; ability to present materials effectively to individual students or groups; ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy, and discretion; and ability to support a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through effective interactions with students, employees, alumni, and other stakeholders.

Decision-Making & Analytical Skills: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; ability to organize and express ideas, directions, and data in a logical sequence to describe a process or explain procedures, such as how to perform a task; and ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables.

Technological & Related Skills: Ability to use current technology to enhance effectiveness including but not limited to computers, computer-assisted instruction programs, and audio-visual equipment; willing to learn and apply any other new technology necessary to enhance learning; working knowledge of Microsoft Word,Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Canvas (LMS), CAMS (SIS), and Workday(EIS); and ability to use phones, fax machines, printers, scanners and copiers.

Work Environment

• Unless a faculty position is designated as fully remote, all full-time faculty positions are designated as non-standard flex. On-campus presence is required and is deemed necessary to perform the position expectations. Flexibility for remote work for non-routine, situational, and unusual circumstances, is provided at the administrator’s discretion.
• General office and/or classroom setting for on-campus faculty and instructors
• Variable work environments as determined by online instructors; must have 24/7 access to a computer that meets minimum technical specifications and has high-speed Internet access, distraction free from noise and movement
• See Attendance section below for work environment attendance expectations

Physical Abilities

• Stamina to teach classes as required
• Ability to stand or sit for extended time periods
• Ability to meet on-campus requirement for classes and duties that are designated as such

Attendance

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.