Assistant Professor, Didactic

Nightingale College

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About The Position

The Assistant Professor, Didactic for Nursing Education facilitates distance education instruction by incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge technologies, and other industry trends reflecting advancements in the discipline by promoting an interdisciplinary approach to advanced practice nursing education and healthcare delivery within and outside the College. The incumbent will be accountable for the delivery of the nursing curriculum in accordance with the mission, vision, values, and purposes of the Program. The Assistant Professor, Didactic will engage with learners in all aspects of the nursing education process including evaluating the potential for achievement in the program and is accountable for Nursing Education Services successful attainment of key performance indicators, program and functional outcomes, and the success of the College’s mission. The Assistant Professor will show evidence of participation in academic or professional association related to domain and will assist in the selection and development of faculty. This role may be responsible for the development and modification of the curriculum in coordination with committees.

Requirements

• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in higher nursing education, preferably online education.
• Earned Graduate degree with a major in nursing from an accredited institution.
• Active, unencumbered RN or APRN license from state of residence and ability to obtain RN and NP licensure in any jurisdiction required by the College, including a valid multi-state license.
• Either has an earned Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential or commits to obtaining this certification within a one-year period.
• Maintains current knowledge in multiple areas of nursing practice.

Nice To Haves

• Annual Professional Development.
• Service as SME.
• Service on Committees.
• Maintain a learner load congruent with current faculty matrix for the assigned course(s).

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing curriculum in alignment with the Program’s mission, vision, and values.
• Engage with learners throughout the education process, including evaluating achievement potential and monitoring attendance, performance, and comprehension.
• Ensure successful attainment of key performance indicators and program outcomes.
• Participate in academic or professional associations related to nursing education.
• Assist in faculty selection and development.
• Contribute to curriculum development and modification in collaboration with committees.
• Attend faculty meetings, serve on committees, and participate in shared decision-making.
• May be assigned to various teaching modalities, including experiential, didactic, evaluations, and NCLEX coaching.
• Support implementation of functional projects as needed.
• Monitors, engages, and maintains open communication with learners in all aspects of the nursing education process including attendance, performance, comprehension, and evaluation in accordance with course outcomes, and submits required reports according to published deadlines.
• Attends nursing faculty meetings, participates in committees, engages in shared decision-making, and other faculty activities as required.
• May be assigned to various modalities including experiential, didactic, evaluations, and NCLEX coaching based on the needs of the College.
• Participates in the successful implementation of other functional projects as they arise.

Benefits

• Travel and lodging accommodations for New Collaborator Orientation (NCO) in Salt Lake City, Utah.

What This Job Offers

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