Annual Faculty - Med-Surg ABSN

Description:Job Description Summary:Samuel Merritt University graduates improve health outcomes and reduce disparities for all members of our communities. We have spent more than a century preparing outstanding healthcare professionals through immersive learning and community engagement and are deeply committed to transforming healthcare through diversity and inclusion. At the College of Nursing (CoN), we are at the forefront of educational innovation in theory and practice to prepare highly competent professional nursing leaders who are engaged in advancing nursing practice and improving health for diverse populations/peoples. Our motto is education plus compassion, which we proudly demonstrate in how we serve our students, faculty, staff, and local communities.Join a team of dedicated educators! Our faculty are known for their passion for growing the nursing profession. With this passion, we strive to awaken curiosity in our students and instill lifelong learning. Congruent with our values, we work hard to inspire service and leadership in our students. For this reason, the role of faculty is vitally important because of its unmatched position to shape the professional and personal development of graduates.This is an annual faculty position teaching medical-surgical nursing in our ABSN (Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing) program located at the San Francisco Peninsula campus. This position is open until filled and reports to the ABSN Program Director.Duties and Responsibilities:Major Areas of responsibilities include but not limited to:Teaching (92%) *Creates a dynamic, learner-centered environment that uses a variety of teaching methods that support the diverse learning needs of the student population and that are based on educational theory and evidence-based teaching and clinical practices.Models reflective and critical thinking and serves as a coach and mentor for students; confers with them on their progress and assists them in developing learning plans to facilitate achievement of course objectives.Maintains and enhances competence in subjects being taught.Confers with colleagues to ensure the integrity of the courses across programs and the curriculum.Prepares and reviews written examinations, papers, and student projects.Notifies the Course Manager of at-risk students and any issues at the clinical sites.Supervises or teaches clinical rotations as needed in acute, community, and laboratory settings and internship/preceptorship courses.Documents student progress on appropriate forms.Instructional assignments may be assigned at any SMU campus.Other duties as assigned.Service (7%) *Participate in Faculty Organization meetingsParticipate in College of Nursing Faculty meetingsParticipate in University or College committees as neededProvide service to the profession and the communityParticipate in University and CoN events as specified in University and CoN attendance expectations.Clarify with the student the nursing curriculum and interpretation of programmatic requirementsProvide needed information so students can make the best academic decisions for themselvesIncrease student awareness of educational resources availableDiscuss student academic progress and progression toward educational goalsRefer to other institutional and community support services, where appropriateForward appropriate student information regarding needs and preferences that could influence policy setting in the CoN and enhance the learning environment.*** 1722 instructional and 150 service hours comprise a regular, 12-month annual faculty appointment.(NOTE: Total workload for a regular, 12-month annual faculty appointment is 1872 hours – 1722 teaching and 150 service hours.)Minimum Qualifications & RequirementsEducation & ExperienceEarned master’s in nursing required, doctorate in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferredGeriatric certification, preferredTeaching experience of diverse students at the baccalaureate or higher degree level, preferredRank is commensurate with qualifications and experienceUnencumbered California registered nurse license or eligible for licensure in CaliforniaExperience working with leadership in healthcare and academic institutions and community organizations, preferredMust be qualified to teach relevant coursework in accordance with California BRN requirementsSkillsExcellent written and oral communicationRead and write clear documentsFunction effectively as a member of a team and independentlyAbilitiesExpress or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word in person or on the telephone.Receive detailed information through verbal and written communication.Read and write clear documents.Have a strong commitment to the caring science principles and mindfulness-based stress reduction practices central to the culture and expected outcomes of the program.Model appropriate ethical and professional behaviors and expert communication skills.Embrace mission, vision, and values of the program, school of nursing, and university.Have an unobstructed vision for aligning the safety and quality with student learning activitiesEmployee Status:RegularExemption Status:United States of America (Exempt)Time Type:Full timeJob Shift:Pay Range:$81,000 ~ $108,000Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr Samuel-Merritt-University