ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF NURSING

Job Title

Northwestern State University College of Nursing and School of Allied Health seeks an applicant for a 12-month full-time faculty position for the Associate/Bachelor of Science degree programs in nursing available in Alexandria/Cenla or off-campus instructional site.

Anticipated start date: Upon completion of the hiring and approval process.

Academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled.

Minimum Qualifications

•Master's degree in Nursing required; Doctorate preferred.

•Eligibility for membership in the undergraduate faculty.

•Unencumbered RN license in the state of Louisiana, or eligibility for licensure.

•Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience.

•Minimum of three (3) years of nurse educator experience; more than three years preferred.

•Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.

•Proficiency (or ability to become proficient) in curriculum development, instruction, student evaluation, and academic advising.

•Ability to pass a criminal background check.

•Must meet all university-defined standards for academic appointment.

Job Duties and Other Information

• Teach all classes in a manner that fully promotes academic excellence.

• Provide instruction in areas of expertise.

• Evaluate student learning experiences.

• Serve as a role model to students and peers.

• Represent the university in a positive manner.

• Assist with the maintenance of records and files pertinent to the College of Nursing.

• Maintain confidentiality regarding faculty and students in accordance with federal laws and program and university policies.

• Assist with the development, evaluation, and revision of policies and procedures within the College of Nursing.

• Attend College of Nursing and/or university functions and committee meetings as assigned.

• Maintain required regular office hours and excellent attendance.

• Advise and counsel students during office hours and/or at other times and in other settings as needed.

• Participate in activities that promote the College of Nursing, including those that may occur in the evenings, out of town, and/or on weekends.

• Be flexible, collaborative, and cooperative in all college and university activities while maintaining a positive, respectful, and supportive attitude.

• Recruit students to all programs within the College of Nursing and School of Allied Health.

• Serve as a liaison between the College of Nursing and other university departments, as well as local, state, and national agencies and professional organizations.

• Comply with university, state, SACSCOC, ACEN, CCNE, and/or other guidelines as required.

• Serve on departmental or college-wide committees and/or state-level committees or boards on behalf of the NSU College of Nursing.

• Represent the college and university positively in interactions with professional and academic groups at local, state, and national levels.

• Utilize a variety of proven teaching methods appropriate to the student population and targeted domain of learning.

• Participate in periodic reviews of course materials, including the development of course reports.

• Maintain appropriate expertise and competencies through continuing professional development and the pursuit of scholarly activities, including teaching pedagogy, grant writing, research, scholarly publication, and presentations.

• Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to the College of Nursing's goals, values, and objectives.

Benefits

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.