Assistant Professor - Nursing

Best Care•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist College (NMC), located in Omaha, Nebraska, is an accredited, private, not-for-profit nursing and healthcare college established in 1891. With an enrollment of over 1,100 students, NMC offers undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs in nursing and allied health. NMC students experience a holistic culture of caring while mastering the art and science of healthcare, gaining skills and experience through service-learning, community-based education, and leadership development. The college's mission is to provide educational experiences that enable individuals to positively influence the health and well-being of the community. NMC encourages applications from qualified individuals representing all backgrounds who identify with its mission. By joining Nebraska Methodist College, you become part of Nebraska Methodist Health System, focusing on providing exceptional care and fostering a culture called 'The Meaning of Care'. The college offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a great work environment where employees are valued and make a real difference in the communities they live and work in.

Requirements

For undergraduate teaching assignment: Master’s degree in the field of instruction from a regionally accredited program required; related field may be considered when appropriate.
For graduate teaching assignment: Doctorate degree in the field of instruction from a regionally accredited program required; relatedтельство field may be considered.
Where appropriate, Nebraska licensure and national certifications are required.
Multistate nursing license.
Ability to provide academic instruction, read, analyze, interpret and grade academic assignments in a higher educational environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficiency with personal computer and standard office applications.
Knowledge of various teaching methods and adult learning styles.
Skill in the effective use of resources including time, information and available services.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching experience is preferred but not required.
No prior scholarship or service activity is required.

Responsibilities

Provide effective student instruction to meet course objectives.
Demonstrate effective instructional methodology.
Command of the subject and use of effective teaching/learning methods.
Clear formulation of learning objectives/outcomes demonstrated by thorough course planning, and thorough preparation for individual classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical sessions.
Skill in communicating with students and challenging them to go beyond what is required.
Effective course implementation through the use of a variety of instructional methods, as appropriate, to foster an environment to stimulate student interest and pursuit of learning.
Integrity, open-mindedness and objectivity in presenting material.
Ability to relate the subject to other areas of knowledge.
Collaboration with other faculty in the development of curriculum.
Systematic assessment of student learning.
Provision of constructive feedback in a timely manner to students to foster professional development.
Punctuality and reliability in conduct of classes.
Course revision as needed to increase effectiveness.
Participates in scholarship in work that is well expressed, innovative, comprehensive, and visible, and appropriate to rank in accordance with the Boyer Model of Scholarship.
Contributes to the welfare of others through a variety of means at the College and in the community.
Is engaged and participates in expected service activities.
Is effectively engaged in encouraged service activities.
Is effectively engaged in community/professional service activities.