Undergraduate Med-Surg Faculty Position, Jefferson College of Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University, Center City Campus

Medical-Surgical Nursing Faculty Position

Jefferson College of Nursing is seeking qualified applicants with experience in medical-surgical nursing to join our team. This full-time, 12-month faculty position is part of the Undergraduate Program, based at our Center City Campus in Philadelphia, PA. The primary responsibility of this role is to uphold academic integrity through the planning, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum and student learning experiences across classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical settings. Interested applicants must possess visionary, creative leadership skills to provide implementation of nursing curriculum within the undergraduate program. Responsibilities include collaborating with faculty for course planning/projections; identifying needed resources; overseeing selection of clinical preceptors and clinical sites; and overseeing student clinical placement and progression. Faculty members collaborate with Chair of Programs, Associate Deans, Dean, and support services to achieve program outcomes. As a faculty member, the applicant must have enthusiasm for teaching future nurses in the classroom and clinical settings. Faculty members serve as advisors and mentor for students and participate in college meetings and committees. Current practice, scholarship and service to the community are desired. Strong communication and relationship building skills are essential.

Qualification Requirements:

Master's degree in nursing required. Doctoral degree preferred. Candidates who do not have a doctoral degree must be currently enrolled in a doctoral program

Eligible/current for licensure to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Med-Surg experience required

Previous teaching experience preferred

Knowledge and skills related to innovative teaching methodologies, curriculum development, evaluation, and supporting students in their journey to become advanced practice nurses or willingness to plan for acquisition of these skills

Utilize contemporary and innovative teaching methodologies in classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical settings

Serve on College committee(s) as assigned and participate in College and University activities throughout the year

Demonstrate evidence of ongoing clinical competency and participate in professional activities related to area of clinical expertise

Participate in scholarly activities, apart from personal academic pursuits

Participates in recruitment activities of the College and University

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the Enterprise

This is a salaried position with a generous benefit and retirement program. Academic appointment and salary will be commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should submit on-line application/CV/Cover Letter detailing specific teaching and clinical experience, and areas of scholarship and service.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

130 S 9th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.