Assistant or Associate Professor (12 Month), College of Nursing

SUNY Downstate Medical Center•Lansing, MI

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About The Position

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors. The College of Nursing at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor (12 Month). The successful candidate will: Teach and supervise students in areas of specialization across levels (BS, MS, DNP). Implement the College's philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through expert teaching. Assume responsibility for all autonomous aspects of individual teaching assignments. Use innovative, active learning strategies in the classroom and beyond. Plan clinical and simulation experiences for and provides direct supervision and evaluation of students delivering nursing care, as needed. Advise students in area of doctoral work; mentors students in evidence-based research and scholarship. Evaluate, assess, and provide documented feedback on student's performance; be available for remediation of students as required or needed. Provide expertise in subject matter; facilitate course discussions ensuring active participation among learners; respond to learner inquiries within 24-48 hours; assess learner assignments and engagement; provide appropriate feedback, coaching and reinforcement of effective critical thinking; report at risk learners to appropriate school staff; encourage learner participation in course-end evaluation forms; provide innovative input designed to make teaching practices more effective; adhere to quality standards and defines quality at course level in line with departmental and university norms. Orient and maintain current knowledge related to agency/clinical policies and procedures. Grade homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork and other written work in a timely manner. Report to the Executive Vice Dean and Associate Deans (based on program). Direct research of other teachers or graduate students working for advanced academic degrees. Conduct research and publishes findings in professional journals.

Requirements

Doctoral Degree (PhD, EdD, DNP).
3+ years of teaching experience in academia.
5+ years of clinical practice experience in area of specialization.
Excellent communication skills.
Evidence of current scholarship.
Evidence of national prominence in nursing.
Experience in curriculum development.

Nice To Haves

New York State APRN or RN License.
Evidence of independent and collaborative research and extramural funding.
Leadership/management experience in academia, professional and community organizations.
Online teaching experience (or strong desire to develop competency) and ability to relate to learners in an online setting.

Responsibilities

Teach and supervise students in areas of specialization across levels (BS, MS, DNP).
Implement the College's philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through expert teaching.
Assume responsibility for all autonomous aspects of individual teaching assignments.
Use innovative, active learning strategies in the classroom and beyond.
Plan clinical and simulation experiences for and provides direct supervision and evaluation of students delivering nursing care, as needed.
Advise students in area of doctoral work; mentors students in evidence-based research and scholarship.
Evaluate, assess, and provide documented feedback on student's performance; be available for remediation of students as required or needed.
Provide expertise in subject matter; facilitate course discussions ensuring active participation among learners; respond to learner inquiries within 24-48 hours; assess learner assignments and engagement; provide appropriate feedback, coaching and reinforcement of effective critical thinking; report at risk learners to appropriate school staff; encourage learner participation in course-end evaluation forms; provide innovative input designed to make teaching practices more effective; adhere to quality standards and defines quality at course level in line with departmental and university norms.
Orient and maintain current knowledge related to agency/clinical policies and procedures.
Grade homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork and other written work in a timely manner.
Report to the Executive Vice Dean and Associate Deans (based on program).
Direct research of other teachers or graduate students working for advanced academic degrees.
Conduct research and publishes findings in professional journals.