Open Rank Faculty Nursing (AZ)

Alliant International University; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution seeks an Open Rank Faculty Nursing member to facilitate learning and scholarship while engaging with diverse communities. This role involves teaching, mentoring students, and contributing to curriculum development. The ideal candidate will possess a graduate degree in nursing, with a preference for a doctorate, and have extensive experience in both clinical and academic settings. Join a forward-thinking university dedicated to empowering students and promoting cultural competence in education. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of nursing education.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in nursing required, doctorate preferred.
• Minimum of two years of full-time registered nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating classroom and distance learning.
• Mentoring and advising students.
• Engaging in service to the University and community.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Flexibility with workflow

Team collaboration

Cultural competence

Administrative decision-making

Education

Graduate degree in nursing

Doctorate in nursing or related field

Job description

Alliant International University is a professional practice University committed to excellence in four areas:Education for Professional Practice, Scholarship, Multicultural and International Competence and Community Engagement.The University provides students with the highest quality of education through excellence and innovation in academic scholarship, applied training and research, and community service, particularly to underserved populations.Through its Mission, the University's goal is to equip students with the competencies they need to provide public benefit and make an impact in their communities by addressing major contemporary social issues.Core competencies of the University's training programs include cultural diversity, which is infused in courses and field placements and is manifest in the diversity of its students, faculty.

Our Mission:

Alliant International University prepares students for professional careers of service and leadership, and promotes the discovery and application of knowledge to improve the lives of people in diverse cultures and communities around the world.

Our Vision:

An inclusive world empowered by Alliant alumni.

Position Summary:

AnOpen Rank Faculty Nursing is a faculty member who has completed a graduate degree in the area that the faculty member will be teaching.Open Rank Faculty Nursing have demonstrated competence in facilitating learning, scholarship (dissemination), and service.

When circumstances warrant, faculty who hold academic appointments with other universities may be hired temporarily at the rank of Open Rank Faculty Nursing. Faculty hired into these ranks meet the qualifications of faculty at their rank, but they are not on a track that may lead to a rolling contract.

Starting Salary: $90,000-100,000 annualized (based on experience).

Duties & Responsibilities:

Faculty Activities/Responsibilities

* Facilitating Learning

• Facilitating Classroom and Distance/Distributed Learning.


• Course and syllabus preparation.


• Class curriculum coordination and planning.


• Assessment and evaluation of learners.


• Student selection, orientation, and assessment.


• Mentoring and advising of students.


• Field placement supervision and coordination.


• Research/scholarship mentoring and supervision, particularly of BSN and MSN Direct-Entry capstone projects and EBP proposals.

Scholarship- Scholarship/ research reflecting the generation, integration, dissemination and application of knowledge, as well as creative and original contributions to one's field commensurate with academic rank.

Service- All faculty engage in service to the University, Community and Profession commensurate with academic rank. Examples in each category include:

Service to the University:

• Hiring and evaluating faculty.


• Participating in developing, revising, and coordinating curriculum as well asmaintaining program vitality.


• Participating in processes to improve academic program quality.


• Participating in processes to improve quality of School, campus, and University faculty experience Participating in faculty governance.

Service to the Community:

• Contributions at the local, state, and national levels involving one's professional expertise to the public, to organizations, and to governmental entities.

Service to the Profession:

• Participation in and leadership of professional organizations.


• Reviewing for journals, conferences, and research grant panels.

Duties Required of All Faculty- Certain duties are additionally required of all faculty and are not given formal workload credit but will be included in yearly evaluations. These include but are not limited to:

• Active participation in campus life to sustain a high level of facilitated learning.


• Participation in program governance, including program-based committees, with the exception of SERC which may receive up to three units of service workload credit at the discretion of the Program Director and the approval of the Dean and the Provost/VPAA.


• Active participation in program and campus activities (including scheduled and impromptu meetings of faculty, staff, and students).


• Picking up and promptly responding to paper, voice and electronic mail and messages.


• Visibility and accessibility supporting a sense of community.


• Regular accessibility either by person, by telephone and/or virtually to students, colleagues and the greater University community.


• Posting of teaching schedules, office hours, and procedures for making appointments on the faculty member's door, online and on syllabi.


• Attendance and participation in program, department, faculty and Faculty Assembly meetings.


• Responding in a timely fashion to students' requests for meetings, to telephone calls, and to e-mail communications.


• Participating in Faculty Assembly and program faculty meetings.


• Carrying an advising load as assigned by Program Director/Dean.


• Participation in hiring faculty.


• Participation in developing, revising and coordinating curriculum and maintaining program vitality.


• Participation in processes to improve quality of school/college, campus and University faculty experience.


• Participation in, selection, admission and retention of new students, including attendance at admissions open houses, participating in admission interviews, new student orientation, and advising of students.


• Submittal of grades, attendance, syllabi, and textbook orders in compliance with university established procedures and deadlines.


• Perform other related tasks, duties and responsibilities as required, assigned or directed.

Skills:

• Proficient computer skills.


• The ability to work independently and be self-motivated.


• High level of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to problem solve.


• The ability to explain complex requirements in clear and concise terms.


• The ability to be flexible with workflow to meet the needs of the department and students and to manage multiple tasks per required deadlines.


• The drive to encourage, direct, hold accountable and guide students toward task completion.


• Must demonstrate the ability to work as an effective team member and develop trusting relationships with students and University employees.


• Culturally competent and ability to communicate and interact effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and/or experiences.


• Highly motivated, focused and results oriented.


• Ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal interactions, and to maintain confidentiality.


• Collaboration and partnering with other university stakeholders to support candidate success.


• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: A graduate degree in nursing with a preference for a doctorate in nursing or a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred for pre-licensure nursing faculty. It is required for post-licensure nursing faculty.

Experience: Adequate years of experience in the areas involved in assignments; Nursing - minimum of two years of full-time registered nursing clinical experience and a minimum of two years of full-time teaching or academic experience. Education - documented potential in the areas of facilitating learning, scholarship, and service, as applicable to assignments; and if appropriate, a record of meritorious performance of the duties and obligations of an instructor.

Certifications, Licenses, etc.: Unencumbered RN licensure in Arizona or multi-state compact license. For faculty teaching in post-licensure online programs, unencumbered RN licensure in California and state of residence. Additional licenses may be required. Certified Nurse Educator or certification in specialty area preferred.

Other: Criminal background check and meet all requirements of clinical partners.

Background Check Requirements:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current University employees who apply for the position.

Additional Information:

Anti-Discrimination Policy: Alliant International University prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation in its educational programs, services and activities, and in employment practices, including but not limited to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with outside vendors, use of contractors and consultants, and in its admission or access thereto, on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin or descent, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability (including physical, disease, psychiatric or psychological disability), medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, hair style or texture associated with race, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Alliant International University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring a high quality of education through the diversity of the University community and the curriculum. Women, people of color, people with disabilities and people from other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply, as we actively seek to increase diversity at all levels. The University will conduct its programs, services and activities consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and orders.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Human Resources [e-mail] 858-635-4509.

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requires that we provide you with this Notice at Collection for California Employees and Applicants.This notice is about the collection and use of your personal information.We encourage you to read this notice carefully.

Governing legislation: Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the regulations implementing these statutes, and applicable federal and California law.

Alliant International University is a smoke and tobacco free environment.

Company:Alliant International University, Inc.

Country:United States of America

State/Region:Arizona

City: Phoenix

Postal Code:85021

Job ID:271734