OB/Pediatric Acute Care Nursing

Please see Special Instructions for more details. Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents: Tuskegee University employment application Resume/CV Copies of unofficial transcripts. Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire Position Information Job Summary The faculty member is responsible for providing classroom and clinical instruction in obstetric and pediatric acute care nursing. The position supports students in developing the knowledge, clinical judgment, and professional skills necessary to provide safe, evidence-based nursing care. Conduct classroom and clinical teaching for nursing students. Provide instruction in obstetric and pediatric acute care nursing concepts and practices. Counsel and mentor students according to their individual learning needs. Serve as an academic advisor to assigned students. Develop and ensure course objectives and content are aligned with the philosophy and objectives of the Department of Nursing. Evaluate courses to determine whether established goals and objectives are being achieved. Evaluate students’ clinical learning experiences and clinical facilities. Make recommendations to the Course Coordinator and Assistant Director of Nursing regarding clinical experiences and facilities. Monitor student performance and provide appropriate feedback and guidance. Recognize students’ academic or clinical difficulties and communicate concerns to the appropriate Course Coordinator. Maintain accurate records related to instruction, student evaluation, and clinical experiences. Participate in departmental meetings, curriculum activities, and other faculty responsibilities. Collaborate with other faculty and healthcare professionals to provide effective clinical education. Promote professional nursing standards, patient safety, ethical practice, and evidence-based care. Preferred Qualifications Master of Science Degree in Nursing is required. An earned doctoral degree in Nursing or related field is preferred. A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the Adult Health/Community Health specialty area is required. Recent clinical practice in secondary care settings (hospitals) Physical Demands Frequent Lifting, Moving, and Positioning FLSA FLSA Exempt Status Status Full-Time Skills and Attributes Recognition of changes in pediatric patient condition Emergency and pediatric resuscitation skills Respiratory assessment and oxygen therapy Wound care and basic pediatric procedures Infection prevention and control Family-centered and developmentally appropriate care Patient and family education Pediatric documentation and electronic health records Critical thinking and clinical decision-making Patient safety and risk assessment Therapeutic communication with children and families Collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams Care of children with acute and chronic illnesses Discharge planning and continuity of care Advocacy for pediatric patients and families Posting Number Will this position required travel? Yes Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work? Yes Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding? No Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Open Date 09/10/2026 Close Date Close Date 11/30/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Transcript 1 Letter of Recommendation 1 Letter of Recommendation 2 Letter of Recommendation 3 Transcript 2 Optional Documents #J-18808-Ljbffr Tuskegee University