Nursing Full-Time Faculty - Obstetrical/Women's Health Nursing

Cencora | Pharma solutions; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a full-time Nursing Faculty member specializing in Obstetrical/Women’s Health Nursing. The role encompasses teaching responsibilities, engaging in community service, and maintaining high academic standards along with departmental engagement. Candidates should possess expertise in obstetrical nursing and an MSN degree, demonstrating excellence in teaching and professional communication.

Qualifications

• Unincumbered TN Nursing license required.
• 2-5 years in Obstetrical/Newborn clinical setting.
• 1-3 years of experience teaching in an academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach in classroom and lab environments, coordinate clinicals.
• Participate in university and community service.
• Engagement in scholarly and service commitments.

Skills

Expertise in Obstetrical/Newborn Nursing

Ability to teach cognitive, affective, psychomotor skills

Excellent professional communication skills

Fluency in educational software

Competency-based education knowledge

Education

MSN

DNP/PhD

Job description

Position Title: Nursing Full-Time Faculty – Obstetrical/Women’s Health Nursing

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 Obstetrical/Newborn Nursing
• The ability to teach cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills required by the obstetrical nursing specialty
• 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 throughout the twelve-month calendar year for registration and advising to ensure the academic success of students
• 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 Obstetrical/Newborn clinical setting, preferably obstetrical 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
• Strong clinical nursing skills in medical/surgical nursing in addition to obstetrical nursing
• Experience teaching in a hybrid environment is helpful but not required
• Ability to provide diverse instructional strategies including simulation

Qualifications: Unincumbered TN Nursing license

Education:

Required: MSN
Preferred: DNP/PhD

Additional Information: Requires excellence in teaching, scholarship and service