Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing (Tenure-Track)

Hood College•Frederick, MD

1d•$75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Hood College is seeking a full-time (10-month), tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing under the general direction of the Graduate Nursing Program Director, the Nursing Department Chair, and the Dean of the School of Behavioral and Health Sciences. Preferred candidates will possess teaching experience in a baccalaureate and/or graduate nursing program. The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability, or strong potential for success, in teaching with excellence across the nursing curriculum, with a focus on adult health which includes health assessment and integrated pathophysiology. In addition to teaching, the faculty member is expected to advise nursing students and participate in the work of the department and Ruth Whitaker Holmes School of Behavioral and Health Sciences. The expected start date is no later than August 1, 2026. Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Teaching (60%) Demonstrate an ability/potential for quality teaching. Teach 21 credits in nursing (both undergraduate and graduate as assigned by the Chair and/or Dean). Plan courses, write syllabi, and design assignments for each course to meet Hood College and departmental curriculum requirements and assessment needs, utilizing a variety of teaching techniques. Present lectures and supervise class activities on topics appropriate to the course material. Instruct students in course content and provide learning opportunities in and out of the classroom to achieve course objectives. Critique performance on various assignments to measure the quality of learning, to facilitate skill building, to challenge students’ assumptions, and to reinforce concepts, which must include practical application of new skills. Maintain weekly office hours, be available before and after class and be in contact with students as appropriate. Work with the student to address problems and resolve issues. Utilize digital and electronic platforms such as Blackboard and Chalk & Wire in instruction, record-keeping, and data collection. Other job-related duties as assigned. Scholarship/Professional Development (20%) Conduct, present and/or publish research in the field, ideally involving students. Participate in other scholarly activities in the field. Engage in ongoing professional development in the field, as well as in teaching/pedagogy. Service (20%) Serve as advisor or committee member for master’s students. Advise graduate master’s students. Support and participate in College committees. Serve as an actively engaged member of the department and School of Behavioral and Health Sciences.

Requirements

Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.
Minimum of 3-5 years of both undergraduate and/or graduate level teaching experience in nursing.
Unencumbered RN license (Maryland) or have multi-state license.
Minimum of 2-3 years of recent clinical practice as an RN.
Demonstrated leadership experience in academic or clinical settings.
Must have a terminal degree (PhD or DNP).
If PhD-prepared, must have a master’s degree in nursing.
Proficient in MS Office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), e-mail and Internet.
Ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from both external and internal customers both in person and by phone.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Proficient with statistical and financial concepts.
Must have the ability to apply those concepts to tracking, projections, goal setting, and interpreting reports.
Must be able to draw conclusions from reports and make cost effective decisions regarding programs.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a group in developing and executing project plans.
Ability to work in the theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate an ability/potential for quality teaching.
Teach 21 credits in nursing (both undergraduate and graduate as assigned by the Chair and/or Dean).
Plan courses, write syllabi, and design assignments for each course to meet Hood College and departmental curriculum requirements and assessment needs, utilizing a variety of teaching techniques.
Present lectures and supervise class activities on topics appropriate to the course material.
Instruct students in course content and provide learning opportunities in and out of the classroom to achieve course objectives.
Critique performance on various assignments to measure the quality of learning, to facilitate skill building, to challenge students’ assumptions, and to reinforce concepts, which must include practical application of new skills.
Maintain weekly office hours, be available before and after class and be in contact with students as appropriate.
Work with the student to address problems and resolve issues.
Utilize digital and electronic platforms such as Blackboard and Chalk & Wire in instruction, record-keeping, and data collection.
Conduct, present and/or publish research in the field, ideally involving students.
Participate in other scholarly activities in the field.
Engage in ongoing professional development in the field, as well as in teaching/pedagogy.
Serve as advisor or committee member for master’s students.
Advise graduate master’s students.
Support and participate in College committees.
Serve as an actively engaged member of the department and School of Behavioral and Health Sciences.