Nursing Assistant Professor - MCHS

MercyOne Medical Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mercy College in Des Moines is seeking a full-time faculty member in nursing education to lead course content development, supervise student learning, and advise on academic progress. The role emphasizes mentorship, scholarly activity, and quality improvement within the program.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s in Nursing, have clinical/academic teaching experience, and demonstrate strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Two years’ experience in academic teaching or professional experience.
• Valid and current Iowa Nursing License.
• Demonstrated ability in managing, leading or training others.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize appropriate, varied and innovative classroom/clinical/field teaching strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in project development and management.
• Excellent relationship building skills.
• Doctorate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides teaching, supervision and evaluation of student learning experiences.
• Provides individual advisement and guidance for intellectual and professional development of students.
• Develops, implements and revises course content in a limited subject area.
• Serves as a mentor to new or inexperienced faculty as appropriate.
• Participates in scholarly activities (e.g., grant writing, research, college projects, publications, creative teaching strategies).
• Participates in and seeks out quality improvement opportunities.
• Contributes to policy formation for Mercy College and/or program/course.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Relationship building

Mentoring

Training others

Project development

Management

Teaching strategies

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Doctorate preferred

Tools

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description:

**$3000 sign-on bonus**

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides teaching, supervision and evaluation of student learning experiences.

• Provides individual advisement and guidance for intellectual and professional development of students.

• Develops, implements and revises course content in a limited subject area.

• Serves as a mentor to new or inexperienced faculty as appropriate.

• Participates in scholarly activities (e.g., grant writing, research, college projects, publications, creative teaching strategies).

• Participates in and seeks out quality improvement opportunities.

• Contributes to policy formation for Mercy College and/or program/course.

• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Master’s degree in Nursing.

• Two years’ experience in academic teaching or professional experience.

• Valid and current Iowa Nursing License.

• Demonstrated ability in managing, leading or training others.

• Demonstrated ability to utilize appropriate, varied and innovative classroom/clinical/field teaching strategies.

• Demonstrated experience in project development and management.

• Excellent relationship building skills.

• Doctorate preferred.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.