Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing


Department: Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences/Keigwin School of Nursing

Position Reports to (Position Title): Associate Dean & Director of Advanced Level Programs

Position Class (Exempt or Non-Exempt): Exempt

Position Type (Full Time or Part Time): Full Time

Is this a Primary or Additional Position: Primary

Job Summary

This is a clinical track, full time, 9-month faculty position in the Keigwin School of Nursing. Expertise in specific area of clinical nursing is required particularly Family Nurse Practitioner with pediatric experience. This position is in classroom or clinical setting.


Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Duties/Responsibilities

• Teaching will include graduate and/or undergraduate students in ground-based, online, and hybrid models. Teaching also extends into the skills lab environment.
• Scholarship to include clinical practice, attendance at professional meetings and chairing of UG research and/or doctoral projects.
• University service to include committee membership, special projects, community activities, mentoring, attendance, and support for university events.
• Collaborate, revise, and deliver simulation learning experiences for graduate and undergraduate nursing students.
• Integrate and teach EB practice, current medical errors, practice, and safety mandates into simulation practice scenarios in the lab setting.
• Serve on Keigwin School of Nursing and University Committees.
• Facilitate available resources for students with study skills, priority setting, and test taking skills, including NCLEX-RN, APRN Certification test taking strategies and time/stress management.
• Remain current with developments in the field of simulation technology and learning theory.
• Participate in professional development and attend professional meetings.
• Attend regularly scheduled JU Keigwin School of Nursing general faculty meetings and activities.
• Participate in recruitment and public relation activities of the Keigwin School of Nursing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Instruct, professionally communicate, and demonstrate nursing skills techniques to nursing students.
• Self-directed, have computer proficiency that includes the knowledge necessary to develop case scenarios and simulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate nursing students in the teaching/learning lab environment.
• Knowledge of effective teaching techniques and curriculum development.
• Skill in facilitating development of student problem solving skills.
• Ability to design effective learning activities for students.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff.
• Role model professionalism and maintain professional skills lab environment for students.

Education, Certificates, Licenses, and Experience

• MSN in Nursing, doctoral preferred
• Family Nurse Practitioner Certification with pediatric experience preferred
• Unencumbered Florida RN license

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity to efficiently operate a computer keyboard and other business machines
• Near vision sufficient to read written communications and computer display screens
• Adequate hearing to communicate effectively in person and by phone
• Able to lift and turn objects up to 90 lbs. without physical restrictions.

Important Note

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

To Apply

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and list of references with this application.