Nursing - Assistant Professor

Western New Mexico UniversityMission, NM
Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Professor in Nursing will be responsible for teaching pre-licensure BSN courses, adhering to New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC) guidelines. Teaching duties may include face-to-face and/or online course delivery, clinical instruction, laboratory skills, and simulation lab. The role involves contributing to instruction in laboratory and simulation settings, as well as teaching students in hospital or other clinical environments. Some involvement with graduate nursing courses and clinicals may also be required. The Assistant Professor will utilize the standardized nursing curriculum and the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). Responsibilities include maintaining a safe working environment, complying with safety regulations, and participating in departmental meetings and special projects. Office hours will be maintained commensurate with the credit-hour load. The position requires supervising students in class, clinical, and laboratory settings, following the policies and procedures of the School of Nursing and the University. Travel to Deming for class, clinical, and simulation is required at specified times each semester. Collaboration with nursing faculty and the Associate Dean is expected for maintaining accreditation standards, documentation, and quality improvement. Participation in University committees to support the University's Strategic Plan is also a component of this role. The Assistant Professor will utilize provided resources for professional development, particularly in nursing education. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Adherence to New Mexico Nursing Education Consortium (NMNEC) guidelines.
  • Ability to teach using standardized nursing curriculum and Canvas LMS.
  • Maintenance of a safe working environment and compliance with safety regulations.
  • Participation in office hours commensurate with credit-hour load.
  • Supervision of students in class, clinical, and laboratory settings according to School of Nursing and University guidelines.
  • Willingness to travel to Deming for class, clinical, and simulation.
  • Collaboration with nursing faculty and Associate Dean for accreditation and quality improvement.
  • Participation in University committees.
  • Utilization of resources for professional development in nursing education.

Nice To Haves

  • Some work with graduate nursing courses and/or clinicals may be required.

Responsibilities

  • Teach pre-licensure BSN courses according to NMNEC guidelines.
  • Deliver instruction in face-to-face and/or online formats.
  • Provide clinical, laboratory skills, and simulation lab instruction.
  • Instruct students in hospital or other clinical environments.
  • Teach graduate nursing courses and/or clinicals as needed.
  • Utilize standardized nursing curriculum and Canvas LMS.
  • Maintain a safe working environment and comply with safety regulations.
  • Participate in departmental meetings and special projects.
  • Maintain office hours commensurate with credit-hour load.
  • Supervise students in class, clinical, and laboratory settings.
  • Travel to Deming for class, clinical, and simulation as required.
  • Collaborate with faculty and Associate Dean on accreditation, documentation, and quality improvement.
  • Participate in University committees.
  • Utilize resources for professional development in nursing education.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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