Core Faculty - Full-time Nursing (FNP)

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Career Center•St. Augustine, FL

153d•$59,758 - $152,617

About The Position

The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) seeks a dynamic, innovative faculty member for a full-time Core Faculty position in its nursing programs. Teaching responsibilities will focus primarily on one or more of the Master of Science in Nursing program, Family Nurse Practitioner role specialty courses, Psychiatric Mental Health specialty courses, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program. The faculty member teaches three to four assigned courses or sections per trimester and may supervise scholarly projects and practicum experiences and participate in residency experiences, which may require travel. The role includes teaching, scholarship, service, administration, and professional responsibilities. Faculty members create challenging, evidence-based learning opportunities; assess student learning and use results to improve teaching and curriculum; provide timely, substantive feedback; and uphold master’s- and doctoral-level learning standards. They maintain an approved scholarship or faculty development plan, stay current in clinical practice and evidence, and contribute scholarly work through research, writing, inquiry, and professional presentations. Service includes committee participation, professional association involvement, university governance, curriculum planning, and community or professional activities. Administrative duties may include coordinating courses, advising students, and other duties assigned by the program director. Faculty members are expected to model professionalism and ethical conduct, support the University’s mission and values, collaborate across disciplines, follow University policies, and engage in ongoing faculty development. The position requires a terminal degree in nursing, an active and unencumbered RN license in the faculty member’s home state with eligibility for licensure in all 50 states, and current national PMHNP certification. An APRN license is required in the home state and in states where students live, if required. Teaching experience is required; doctoral-level teaching and distance-learning experience are preferred. Experience teaching advanced practice nursing, especially in the PMHNP role, is required when assigned to PMHNP coursework. Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment, with use of personal computer equipment for six to eight hours daily. Some travel may be required for residencies, faculty meetings, or immersions. Hiring ranges vary by academic rank: Affiliated/Instructor, $59,758–$100,394; Assistant Professor, $68,722–$115,400; Associate Professor, $79,030–$132,710; Professor, $88,923–$152,617.

Requirements

Terminal degree in nursing (PhD or DNP).
Active and unencumbered RN license in the home state and eligibility for licensure in all 50 states.
Current national certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
APRN license in the home state and in states where students live, if required.
Teaching experience.
Experience teaching advanced practice nursing, especially in the PMHNP role, if assigned to PMHNP coursework.
Appropriate academic credentials and an earned degree from an accredited institution.
Maintain applicable nursing licenses and certifications to continue teaching.
Ability to maintain currency with nursing practice and education.
Computer literacy, including all features of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience at the doctoral level.
Experience with distance learning.

Responsibilities

Teach three to four assigned courses or sections per trimester, primarily in one or more nursing programs or specialties.
Use online technology and resources effectively and provide thoughtful, well-written, timely feedback and critique.
Develop creative, challenging, evidence-based learning opportunities that support student learning.
Use learning assessment information to improve teaching and curriculum and participate in quality-improvement initiatives.
Uphold master’s- and doctoral-level program and course learning outcomes and participate in assessment of academic integrity and teaching quality.
Supervise scholarly projects and practicum experiences effectively.
Participate in residency experiences as assigned.
Establish and implement an approved scholarship or faculty development plan.
Stay current with clinical practice and evidence relevant to content expertise, professional growth, certification, and licensure.
Disseminate scholarly work and contribute through research, writing, scholarly inquiry, and presentations at professional events, with a minimum of one presentation or contribution per year.
Serve on programmatic and University committees and participate in professional associations.
Serve as a University liaison in community or professional activities.
Use approved release time for activities that enhance the program, such as clinical practice, consultation, advanced degree attainment, research, or service.
Participate in University governance, curriculum planning, and institutional development.
Participate in two to three committees, depending on requirements, and attend assigned University functions.
Perform course coordinator and lead instructor roles as assigned and collaborate with team members.
Advise students on academic, professional, or personal issues and provide referrals when appropriate.
Complete other administrative duties as assigned.
Complete an annual faculty self-evaluation, set goals with the program director, and participate in faculty development.
Model professionalism and discipline-specific ethical conduct, support University values and policies, and engage in interprofessional collaboration.
Provide clear assignment expectations, evaluate student work consistently, and give regular grades and timely, substantive feedback.
Protect student privacy and respect the intellectual property of others.
Maintain computer literacy, including use of Microsoft Office.