Medical/Surgical Specialty Faculty

Cumberland University; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland University in Lebanon, TN invites applications for a full-time Medical/Surgical Specialty Faculty position for a 9-month teaching appointment. The role includes classroom and lab teaching, coordinating clinicals, and contributing to university and community service.

The candidate should maintain scholarly and service commitments beyond teaching hours. Qualified candidates will have MSN, an unencumbered TN Nursing license, and 2–5 years of clinical experience with 1–3 years in

Qualifications

• Must hold an unencumbered TN Nursing license.
• 2–5 years minimum clinical experience in medical/surgical nursing.
• 1–3 years teaching experience in academic or clinical settings.
• Experience with simulation and hybrid teaching environments.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the classroom and lab environments.
• Coordinate clinicals for students.
• Participate in university and community service.
• Maintain scholarly and service commitments outside of the regular teaching appointment.

Skills

Medical/Surgical Nursing

Clinical teaching

High-fidelity mannequins

Educational software

Student advising

Committee work

Competency-based education

Professional communication

Oral and written communication

Education

MSN

DNP/PhD preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Cumberland University - Lebanon, TN 37087

Education Level: Master's Degree

Position Title

Medical/Surgical Specialty Faculty

Position Requirements

• 37.5 hours per week
• Candidate is expected to teach 24 – 30 credit hours per academic year in addition to other responsibilities (12 – 15 credit hour academic workload per semester)

Posting Date

Open Until Filled

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Job Type

Full Time Faculty - 9 month teaching appointment

Position Details

This position is a full-time, on-ground appointment in the Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions. The position includes teaching in both the classroom and lab environment, along with helping to coordinate clinicals. The candidate will be expected to participate in university and community service. Candidate will be required to maintain moderate engagement in scholarly and service commitments outside of the regular teaching appointment.

Internal Job Category

Faculty

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Faculty member must (have):
• Expertise in Medical/Surgical Nursing
• The ability to teach cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills required by acute care nursing.
• The ability to operate high-fidelity mannikins, or willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently while adhering to high expectations and academic standards for teaching
• Fluency or ability to learn a variety of educational software programs
• Ability to provide student support and guidance forregistration and advising to ensure the academic success of students
• Serve on committees and workgroups for the university and school of nursing
• Competency-based education knowledge
• Excellent professional communications skills
• Excellent oral, written and listening skills

Experience

• The successful applicant will have:
• 2 – 5 years minimum in clinical setting, preferably medical/surgical nursing experience is current or very recent
• 1-3 years of experience teaching in an academic or equivalent educational setting such as clinical teaching in healthcare settings is preferred
• Strong clinical nursing skills in medical/surgical nursing Experience teaching in a hybrid environment is helpful but not required
• Ability to provide diverse instructional strategies including simulation

Qualifications

Unencumbered TN Nursing license

Education

• Required: MSN
• Preferred: DNP/PhD

Additional Information

Requires excellence in teaching, scholarship and service