Instructor of Nursing

Fairmont State University; West Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont State University in Fairmont, WV invites applications for a full-time Nursing Faculty position in the School of Nursing. The role encompasses teaching, service, scholarship, and leadership, with responsibilities in ASN/BSN program development, course delivery, and coordinating clinical rotations.

Minimum qualifications include a Master of Science in Nursing (or near completion) and an unencumbered WV RN license.

Qualifications

• Master's of Science in Nursing with eligibility for licensure in WV is required or near completion.
• Doctoral degree in nursing is preferred.
• Unencumbered license as a Registered Professional Nurse in WV.

Responsibilities

• Develops, teaches, and evaluates assigned courses in the ASN/BSN program.
• Evaluates student performance in theory, clinical, and simulation labs.
• Coordinates clinical rotations with clinical agencies and adjuncts.
• Acts as course coordinator and participates in curriculum revision.
• Provides service at program, school, university and community levels.
• Contributes to scholarship in medical-surgical nursing and program accreditation.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

MSN (required or near completion)

Doctoral degree in nursing preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

1201 Locust Avenue, Fairmont, West Virginia 26554

If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate ending date

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching

• Participates in the development and evaluation of the ASN and/or BSN program
• Develops, teaches, and evaluates assigned courses
• Evaluates student performance on exams and course assignments
• Evaluates student performance in the clinical environment; including skills lab and simulation lab
• Assumes responsibility for serving as a course coordinator, as appropriate
• Coordinates clinical rotation with clinical agency and clinical adjuncts
• Teaches 12 credits per semester, includes theory, clinical, skills lab and simulation lab
• Participate in ongoing course and curriculum revision

Service

• Provides engaged service at the programmatic, School, University and community levels
• Participates in course and programmatic assessment activities
• Participates in community and professional activities
• Participates in student recruitment and retention activities
• Advises currently enrolled and perspective students

Scholarship

• Maintains appropriate scholarly and professional development activities
• Provides expertise in the area of medical-surgical nursing

Leadership

• Contributes to the continuing innovation and development of the programs in the School of Nursing
• Participates in the assessment, evaluation, and accreditation of the School of Nursing programs and the University
• Participates in, manage, or lead projects within the School of Nursing, and University as requested

Performs related duties as necessary and as assigned.

Minimum Required Education

• Masters of Science in Nursing (required or near completion)
• Doctoral degree in nursing preferred

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

• Unencumbered license as a Registered Professional Nurse in WV

Required Licenses Certs Summary

• Unencumbered license as a Registered Professional Nurse in WV

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years recent acute care experience with a focus in medical-surgical nursing, ICU , mental health, e.g.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Required Quals Summary

• Minimum of two (2) years recent acute care experience with a focus in medical-surgical nursing, ICU , mental health, e.g.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree
• Previous teaching experience in the classroom, skills and simulation lab
• Experience with assessment and national accreditation
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Familiarity with Blackboard Learning Management System
• Familiarity with on-line learning
• Ability to foster student learning through innovative teaching modalities
• Ability to develop and maintain partnerships within the University, clinical agencies and profession
• Commitment to the University and School of Nursing mission

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Contact Us

For questions relating to Faculty/Staff positions, please e-mail the Human Resources Office [e-mail] or call [phone].

For questions relating to Student Employment, please e-mail the Student Employment Office [e-mail] or call [phone].