Faculty: Nursing

Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor • Mequon, WI

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world. Position Summary Concordia University seeks applicants for a full-time undergraduate faculty position in the School of Nursing (SON). The successful candidate is a registered professional nurse who is responsible for classroom, online, blended, and clinical instruction, and other activities relating to nursing education. This is a twelve-month onsite and online contract with the University. This position reports to the Undergraduate Nursing Program Chairperson.

Requirements

• Current Wisconsin licensure as a registered nurse or eligible for such licensure
• Master of Science Degree in Nursing and an earned doctorate in nursing or related field
• Current knowledge of theoretical principles and clinical practice within at least one of the following specialty areas is required: pharmacology, community health, psychological health, med-surg, obstetrics/women's health, leadership and management
• Demonstrate effective leadership, organizational skills, and be a self-starter
• Work effectively with diverse individuals and organizations
• Familiar with higher education
• Able to deal with interruptions and work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to present a Christian and professional manner
• Possess strong written and oral communications skills
• Able to travel occasionally on behalf of the University
• All candidates must meet deadlines and work some night/weekends
• All Concordia faculty are members of Christian congregations. Membership in a congregation of the Lutheran Church-Missouri synod is preferred.
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with using technology, specifically use of high-fidelity simulation preferred
• Previous teaching experience in a baccalaureate or higher degree program is preferred
• Previous use of innovative and active teaching strategies, including simulation and VR

Responsibilities

• Implement teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs
• Provide guidance and mentorship to students
• Provide timely written and verbal feedback related to student performance
• Keep current records of student grades and academic work
• Participate in ongoing course and program review and revision
• Participate in program governance
• Teach and/or coordinate clinical courses based on professional expertise
• Follow SON policies and procedures related to clinical teaching and student performance
• Communicate regularly with course coordinators and program director/chair regarding concerns
• Work collaboratively with staff at assigned clinical facilities/agencies
• Meet the health and vaccination requirements for all health care clinical affiliates who partner with SON programs. These requirements may vary from university requirements.
• Maintain unencumbered RN licensure and current knowledge of clinical practice within the areas of teaching responsibility
• Assist with recruitment of students
• Participate in professional, community, university, and school service
• Engage in scholarship commensurate with academic rank
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree