Full Professor of Nursing

Mid-America Nazarene University•Olathe, KS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time 11-month nursing faculty position at MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU). The faculty member will be involved in teaching and evaluating students within the School of Nursing. Responsibilities include curriculum and course development and coordination, classroom and/or online instruction, labs/clinicals, outcomes assessments, student advising, scholarship, committee involvement, and recruiting as appropriate. MNU is a private, liberal arts university with approximately 1500 students, located in the Kansas City metropolitan area, committed to educating students to serve with purpose within a Wesleyan-holiness theological perspective.

Requirements

Earned master’s degree in nursing.
RN licensure in Kansas and Missouri (or ability to obtain) required.
Strong computer skills.
Understanding of instructional technology.
Knowledge of current issues in nursing education and practice.
Knowledge of program/course development.
Knowledge of outcomes assessment.
Knowledge of informatics.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong commitment to the Christian character and the mission of MNU.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate degree (PhD, DNP or EdD) preferred.
Past teaching experience in an academic setting is preferred.
Prior teaching experience in traditional classroom settings as well as hybrid, blended and/or on-line formats.

Responsibilities

Participates in the ongoing development and maintenance of quality educational nursing programs consistent with the needs of the students and with the educational objectives of the department, school and University.
Attends and is punctual for all scheduled class sessions, student appointments, committee meetings, department meetings, chapel, Faculty Congress, and other assigned meetings.
Assumes the normal teaching load for full-time (as specified in one’s annual faculty contract), 11- month faculty, which is thirty (30) undergraduate credit hours per year.
Develops curriculum and delivers coursework effectively in a traditional classroom setting, hybrid and/or online format.
Keeps courses current and relevant in content and pedagogy.
Advises and strives to retain students in the assigned nursing program.
Assists in ongoing assessment and evaluation of program, curriculum, and coursework.
Recommends revisions to the assigned nursing program as needed for alignment with professional, regional, and market changes.
Integrates faith and learning.
Presents self as a positive role model in the community.
Utilizes evidence-based nursing education in practice.
Participate in School of Nursing meetings and assigned committees.
Participates in professional development activities.
Participates in scholarship activities.
Adheres to the MNU Faculty Handbook.
Uses SON, University, and program resources wisely.