Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice - CO Campus

Concordia University Saint Paul•Greenwood Village, CO

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About The Position

Position Overview: The Concordia University, St. Paul (CSP) College of Nursing invites applications for one full-time faculty position with an ability to teach both peddiatric and obstetric nursing for hire in the Pre-licensure Program. Being a nurse educator can be your next great nursing adventure! Here are three great reasons you should consider joining the nurse educator team at CSP College of Nursing: Bring Your Faith to Work! The CSP College of Nursing's vision is to be an exemplary, academically respected, Christ-centered nursing program that cultivates creative and innovative thinking. CSP nurse educators are safe to engage their purpose for life, career, and service in a dynamic, multicultural, urban environment where Christ is honored, and all are welcome. Shape Nursing's Future! Join our team of dedicated nursing educators who are shaping the nurses of the future by using their experience to teach face-to-face (CO Quarter Track in Greenwood Village, CO) and online (Accelerated Track in Greenwood, CO, St. Paul, Minnesota, and Portland, Oregon. By serving as a nurse educator, you will be using your expertise and experience to make a difference in the lives of nursing students who will become tomorrow's healthcare leaders. You can directly impact the lives of your students in a way that is both rewarding and valued. Find Balance! We know the last three years have been challenging. Being a nurse educator is an option that can provide more balance in your life. Refresh your perspective on nursing and healthcare by interacting with students who are hungry for your knowledge, experience, and wisdom. Find your passion again by igniting the passion of nursing students.

Requirements

Commitment to the mission and values of a Lutheran University
Master's degree in nursing
Unencumbered Registered Nurse Licensure with the ability to get licensed in Colorado, Oregon and Minnesota
3 years of nursing experience
Pediatrics/Obstetrics

Nice To Haves

Terminal degree
Online teaching experience or certification
Additional nursing specialty

Responsibilities

Facilitate quality student learning by teaching assigned courses.
Teach nursing content, assess student learning, assign grades, and support student engagement and advising.
Utilize innovative, evidence-based teaching and learning strategies, including the use of technology such as learning management systems, email, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Collaboratively design assigned courses with colleagues, industry experts, instructional designers, and administration. Ensure alignment with approved student learning outcomes and university requirements. Include strategies that promote active and effective student learning.
Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, academic reviews, and accreditation efforts as assigned.
Contribute to shared governance within the College of Nursing and the University.
Demonstrate a professional, positive, and collegial demeanor in interactions with students, colleagues, and the broader Concordia University, St. Paul community.
Contribute to a team of nurse educators focused on student success through continuous quality improvement and coaching.
Attend faculty meetings and professional development activities to enhance teaching effectiveness and stay current in the field.
Provide service to the university and discipline, as appropriate to the faculty role.
Pursue a scholarly agenda relevant to the discipline and aligned with faculty responsibilities.
Participate in the annual nursing faculty retreat, which may require travel to St. Paul, Minnesota, Portland, Oregon, or Greenwood Village, Colorado.
Follow the policies and procedures of the College of Nursing, academic unit, and the University.
Perform other job-related duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chair or Dean.
Assume other responsibilities as requested by the Department Chair or Dean.