Annual Faculty - Pediatric Nursing, ELMS (Oakland)

The Salvation Army•Oakland, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Samuel Merritt University (SMU) is seeking an Annual Faculty member for Pediatric Nursing in the College of Nursing (CoN). The College of Nursing is dedicated to educational innovation in theory and practice, preparing highly competent professional nursing leaders to advance nursing practice and improve health for diverse populations. The faculty role is crucial in shaping the professional and personal development of graduates. This position combines teaching (92%) and service (8%), focusing on creating learner-centered environments, mentoring students, maintaining teaching competence, and contributing to curriculum development and evaluation. Service includes participation in university and college committees, serving the profession and community, and advising students on academic progress and resources.

Requirements

Earned master’s in nursing required
Unencumbered California registered nurse license or eligible for licensure in California.
Must be qualified to teach relevant coursework in accordance with California BRN requirements.
Excellent written and oral communication.
Read and write clear documents.
Function effectively as a member of a team and independently.
Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word in person or on the telephone.
Receive detailed information through verbal and written communication.
Read and write clear documents.
Have a strong commitment to the caring science principles and mindfulness-based stress reduction practices central to the culture and expected outcomes of the program.
Model appropriate ethical and professional behaviors and expert communication skills.
Embrace mission, vision, and values of the program, school of nursing, and university.
Have an unobstructed vision for aligning the safety and quality with student learning activities.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferred.
Teaching experience of diverse students at the baccalaureate or higher degree level, preferred.
Experience working with leadership in healthcare and academic institutions and community organizations, preferred.

Responsibilities

Creates a dynamic, learner-centered environment that uses a variety of teaching methods that support the diverse learning needs of the student population and that are based on educational theory and evidence-based teaching and clinical practices.
Models reflective and critical thinking and serves as a coach and mentor for students; confers with them on their progress and assists them in developing learning plans to facilitate achievement of course objectives.
Maintains and enhances competence in subjects being taught.
Confers with colleagues to ensure the integrity of the courses across programs and the curriculum.
Prepares and reviews written examinations, papers, and student projects.
Notifies the Course Manager of at-risk students and any issues at the clinical sites.
Supervises or teaches clinical rotations as needed in acute, community, and laboratory settings and internship/preceptorship courses.
Documents student progress on appropriate forms.
Participate in Faculty Organization meetings.
Participate in College of Nursing Faculty meetings.
Participate in University or College committees as needed.
Provide service to the profession and the community.
Participate in University and CoN events as specified in University and CoN attendance expectations.
Clarify with the student the nursing curriculum and interpretation of programmatic requirements.
Provide needed information so students can make the best academic decisions for themselves.
Increase student awareness of educational resources available.
Discuss student academic progress and progression toward educational goals.
Refer to other institutional and community support services, where appropriate.
Forward appropriate student information regarding needs and preferences that could influence policy setting in the CoN and enhance the learning environment.