Assistant/Associate Professor - Nursing
About The Position
The Niagara University College of Nursing is seeking outstanding nursing faculty candidates for its undergraduate nursing offerings. Faculty positions are full-time and based on Niagara University Lay Teachers Association (NULTA) requirements. The successful candidates will engage in excellence in academic endeavors including laboratory and/or class instruction, clinical expertise, scholarly accomplishments and service based on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) standards. This faculty position will facilitate student learning, identify the various means through which students learn, and support the students' progress through the nursing program, encouraging and cultivating an ethos of learning where mutual respect and responsibility for the student experience is highly regarded. This posting is being advertised pending final budget approval. The University reserves the right to modify or withdraw the posting if funding is not approved.
Requirements
- A current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State
- A Master's Degree in Nursing (Faculty Fellow), earned Doctorate (Tenure Track)
- A demonstrated record of professional and clinical nursing experience, skills laboratory or classroom instruction
Nice To Haves
- At least 5 years' clinical experience as a registered professional nurse
- At least 2 years' experience of skills lab or classroom instruction, content and syllabi development and the management of student performance
- At least 2 years' experience of academic nursing instructional experience
- A doctoral degree in nursing, education, or a related field (Faculty Fellow)
- Achievement of clinical and /or academic research, presentation and/or publication
Responsibilities
- Fulfills educator role which aligns with the Niagara University College of Nursing model of curricula, student instruction and learning
- Plans and prepares learning sessions using effective and adaptive strategies to engage students
- Maintains current knowledge of Niagara University and the College of Nursing academic and attendance policies
- Actively engage in academic instruction based on selected/assigned courses
- Supports and engages students to build confidence and competencies in preparing them for a baccalaureate level education
- Designs classroom experience through the implementation of innovative lesson plans, integration of current content matter which meet the NCSBN standards
- Establishes and maintains a classroom environment conducive to student learning and development
- Maintains accurate student records based on assignments, testing modalities and assessment of student knowledge acquisition
- Submits student grades in a timely manner
- Participates in processes to provide students with support and guidance in their academic plan through advisement and coaching as appropriate
- Collaborates with College of Nursing faculty colleagues in the discussion, development, evaluation and implementation of identified courses to promote consistency in instruction and learning
- Participates in professional development of self and colleagues involving instruction, nursing skills, attendance at University activities, in academic committees and faculty/ staff meetings, curricula development, attendance at conferences, and educational seminars and sessions
Benefits
- Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
