Assistant Professor of the Practice, Nursing

Fairfield University • Fairfield, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Fairfield University, Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Nursing faculty position for our Fairfield, CT campus. The Egan School seeks to inspire students to become leaders across social and healthcare environments who improve health outcomes for all, inclusive of underserved or vulnerable populations. We are particularly interested in educators with expertise in foundational undergraduate nursing courses. The teaching load is 12 credits each semester (typically 4 classes) for non-tenure track faculty. In addition to teaching, faculty are also expected to contribute to the profession and advance the scholarship and service missions of the program, the school, and the university. Faculty members are expected to participate in on-campus events, meetings, committees, and other student- and service-related activities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing required.
• Hold an active unencumbered nursing license in Connecticut.
• Documented education in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development and competency-based assessment, as demonstrated through graduate course work, faculty-development programs, or completion or a certificate program in nursing education.
• Be innovative in curricular development.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree in nursing, or enrolled in a doctoral program, preferred.
• Academic or nursing leadership experience commensurate with the mission, goals, and expected program outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credits each semester (typically 4 classes).
• Contribute to the profession.
• Advance the scholarship and service missions of the program, the school, and the university.
• Participate in on-campus events, meetings, committees, and other student- and service-related activities.
• Incorporate simulation pedagogy into courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level