Nursing Faculty, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist is seeking a Nursing Faculty member for the Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program in Memphis, TN. The role involves educating students, evaluating academic progress, and fostering a collaborative learning environment. Applicants should hold a Master's Degree in a relevant field, possess a promise of excellence in teaching, and have a current license to practice in Tennessee. This position offers a chance to contribute to the academic growth of nursing students within a supportive university setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in the teaching or professional discipline or in a related discipline with relevant graduate semester hours and work experience.
• Promise of excellence in teaching and participation in professional organizations.
• Current license/certification to practice in Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the creation of a learning environment that encourages critical thinking.
• Advises and tutors students, evaluating their academic progression.
• Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration within the department.

Job description

Nursing Faculty, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Memphis, TN, United States

Job Info

• Job Identification 41001
• Job Category COLLEGE
• Business Unit BHSU University
• Department BHSU University

Job Description

Job Summary:

Educates students in general education core; and/or health studies; and/or professional courses by providing instructional experiences that support mission and goals of university and/or program. Assesses educational outcomes and uses data to revise curriculum and instructional methodology with goal of ensuring competent entry-level practitioners and good citizens. Under the administrative direction of the Academic Dean and/or general direction of the Program Chair. Position may require hours beyond the 8-hour workday.

Job Responsibilities

• Facilitates the creation of a learning environment for student instruction that encourages critical thinking, investigation, self-direction and respect for the uniqueness and strengths of each individual.
• Advises and tutors students and evaluates academic progression of students in meeting requirements for the program of study and in accomplishing program outcomes.
• Demonstrates a professional role within the discipline by remaining current with trends, issues and practices.
• Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration in the department and the University through committee.
• Performs other accountabilities as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications Education

Master’s Degree in the teaching or professional discipline or in a related discipline with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline plus work or teaching experience equivalent to three (3) years of college teaching in the discipline; or Master’s Degree in a related or academically appropriate discipline and the terminal degree/certificate in the professional discipline plus work or teaching experience equivalent to three (3) years of college teaching in the discipline; or Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in teaching or professional discipline and evidence of potential ability in instruction.

Minimum Qualifications Experience

Promise of excellence in teaching and in scholarly or creative works. Professionalism and Scholarship: Participation in professional organizations. Growth towards academic maturity.

Minimum Qualifications: Licensure, Registration, Certification

Current license/certification to practice in the State of Tennessee as appropriate to professional practice areas.