Assistant Professor

Maryland Connect

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About The Position

The Assistant Professor teaches in classroom, clinical and campus laboratory settings, at clinical sites, and in clinical seminars. As a member of the nursing teaching team, the professor plans, implements, and evaluates the nursing curriculum and provides academic counseling and guidance to nursing students. The role includes coordinating with community health agencies used for clinical experiences, supervising and evaluating student learning in clinical areas, and scheduling individual conferences about student progress. The position also involves participation in School of Nursing, course-team, College, University, and community activities; maintaining professional growth and currency in nursing practice; and assisting with nursing accreditation visits. Day, evening, and weekend classes and clinical assignments may apply. The professor must hold at least four post-office hours each week.

Requirements

• At least a Master of Science in Nursing degree.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in medical-surgical nursing and currently in at least one specialty area: pediatric, maternal-child, critical care, psychiatric/mental health, or community clinical practice.
• Recent classroom and clinical teaching experience in a college-level nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse license in Maryland or another verifiable state.
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and set priorities.
• Strong oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet the challenges of adult students from diverse backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree in nursing or a health-related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience with and appreciation for, and commitment to working in, a global, multicultural academic setting.
• Experience integrating technology and alternative instructional delivery systems into the teaching-learning process.

Responsibilities

• Teach in classrooms, clinical and campus laboratory settings, clinical sites, and clinical seminars.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate the nursing curriculum as a member of the nursing teaching team.
• Coordinate with community health agencies used for clinical experiences and maintain effective relationships with them.
• Plan, supervise, and evaluate students’ clinical learning experiences.
• Schedule conferences with individual students regarding their progress.
• Participate in School of Nursing and nursing course-team planning meetings and selected School of Nursing and College of Health Professions subcommittees.
• Participate actively in University, College, School, and community service and activities.
• Maintain professional growth and remain current in nursing practice.
• Assist with preparation for nursing accreditation visits.
• Provide academic counseling and guidance to nursing students.
• Hold at least four post-office hours per week.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement plan contributions.
• Paid leave.
• Federal holidays for regular employees.

What This Job Offers

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