Nursing Undergraduate Faculty (Open Rank)

Job Summary 

Educates students in BSN nursing courses by providing instructional experiences that support mission and goals of University and/or program. Assesses educational outcomes and uses data to revise curriculum and instructional methodology with goal of ensuring competent entry-level practitioners and good citizens. Under the administrative direction of the Academic Dean and/or general direction of the Program Chair. Position may require hours beyond the 8-hour workday.

Job Responsibilities 

Facilitates the creation of a learning environment for student instruction that encourages critical thinking, investigation, self-direction and respect for the uniqueness and strengths of each individual.

Advises and tutors students and evaluates academic progression of students in meeting requirements for the program of study and in accomplishing program outcomes.

Demonstrates a professional role within the discipline by remaining current with trends, issues and practices.

Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration in the department and the University through committee assignments, faculty governance, peer review and campus activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in the teaching or professional discipline or in a related discipline with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline plus work or teaching experience equivalent to three (3) years of college teaching in the discipline; or
• Master’s Degree in a related or academically appropriate discipline and the terminal degree/certificate in the professional discipline plus work or teaching experience equivalent to three (3) years of college teaching in the discipline; or
• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in the teaching or professional discipline and evidence of potential ability in instruction;
• Good character, mature attitude and stable personality;
• Promise of excellence in teaching and in scholarly or creative works;
• Participation in professional organizations;
• Growth towards academic maturity.
• Current license/certification to practice in the State of Tennessee as appropriate to professional practice areas.