Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Nursing

MID-AMERICA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY • Olathe, KS

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About The Position

MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) is seeking a full-time 11-month nursing faculty member to assist with teaching and evaluation of students within the School of Nursing. The faculty member will be responsible for curricular/course development and coordination, classroom and/or online instruction, labs/clinicals, outcomes assessments, student advising, scholarship, committee involvement, and recruiting responsibilities as appropriate. The position requires participation in the ongoing development and maintenance of quality educational nursing programs consistent with the needs of the students and the educational objectives of the department, school, and University.

Requirements

• Earned master’s degree in nursing.
• Doctorate degree (PhD, DNP or EdD) preferred.
• Past teaching experience in an academic setting preferred.
• Prior teaching experience in traditional classroom settings as well as hybrid, blended and/or online formats.
• Strong computer skills and an understanding of instructional technology.
• Knowledge of current issues in nursing education and practice.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to the Christian character and the mission of MNU.
• RN licensure in Kansas and Missouri (or ability to obtain) required.

Nice To Haves

• University-level academic experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the ongoing development and maintenance of quality educational nursing programs.
• Attends and is punctual for all scheduled class sessions, student appointments, committee meetings, and other assigned meetings.
• Follows the MNU Faculty Handbook.
• Assumes the normal teaching load for full-time 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.
• Integrates faith and learning.
• Presents self as a positive role model in the community.
• Utilizes evidence-based nursing education in practice.
• Participates in School of Nursing meetings and assigned committees.
• Participates in professional development activities.
• Participates in scholarship activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Master's degree