Purdue Global Full-Time Faculty/Clinical Coordinator, School of Nursing (Perry, Iowa)

Purdue University•Perry, IA

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About The Position

Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution that provides online education tailored to adult learners. The Full-Time Faculty/Clinical Coordinator supports the School of Nursing and combines clinical coordination with faculty responsibilities. The successful candidate will reside in the Perry, Iowa area or within commuting distance of the clinical site at Dallas County Hospital, 610 10th Street, Perry, Iowa. The role typically includes teaching a theory course or conducting clinical and/or laboratory instruction alongside clinical coordination. Faculty responsibilities may include teaching, service, scholarship, and professional development. Workload allocation is determined annually in discussion with the Program Head and according to department and school needs. Teaching may involve undergraduate and graduate courses, with course assignments based on credentials, program needs, course types, preparation requirements, and student numbers. Service may include governance, course leadership, faculty training and mentoring, student activities, portfolio evaluation, curriculum work, colleague vacation relief, and professional organization leadership. Scholarship activities depend on the faculty member’s interests and may not be required. Faculty must complete eight hours of professional development each year. The position supports student success and maintains clinical partnerships, placements, records, and compliance documentation. It also contributes to program and course outcomes, faculty meetings, continuous improvement, and staying current with relevant trends, techniques, and technology. The target salary is $82,000–$85,000. The role is U.S.-based, and Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization. A background check is required. Remote employees are expected to have reliable internet access and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace free of distractions. Faculty applicants must provide an unofficial transcript, and hires must provide an official transcript.

Requirements

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Nursing, or a BSN with progress toward an MSN.
Two to four years of related experience and/or training.
Clinical and/or laboratory experience, including simulation and direct patient care within the last two years.
Active, unencumbered registered nursing and/or advanced practice registered nursing license.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Google applications such as Gmail, Chat, and Meet.
Knowledge of database, Internet, spreadsheet, and word-processing software.
Ability to use a PC, the Internet, simulation equipment, and basic nursing equipment.
Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to build strong working relationships across teams, departments, and schools.
Valid driver’s license in Iowa and surrounding states.
Reside in the Perry, Iowa area or within commuting distance of the clinical site.
Authorized to work in the United States; employment authorization sponsorship is not available.
Provide an unofficial transcript when applying; an official transcript is required if hired.
Pass a background check.
Remote employees must have reliable internet access and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace free of distractions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Brightspace learning management system (LMS).

Responsibilities

Provide a student-centered learning environment that enables students to succeed.
Teach a theory course or conduct clinical and/or laboratory instruction, as assigned.
Design and implement communication tools for initial and ongoing contact with clinical sites, developing and maintaining positive relationships.
Maintain records of clinical site contacts, meeting minutes, annual site reviews, and other communications.
Collaborate with involved parties to plan clinical rotations, considering required clinical hours and suitable locations.
Assist with clinical rotation schedules, including student and faculty assignments, in collaboration with the Academic Program Head.
Maintain records of clinical partners and their Affiliation Agreements to ensure School of Nursing compliance.
Ensure student immunizations are current.
Communicate clinical schedules, student assignments, immunization and CPR documentation, and other requested information to host facilities.
Meet with facility representatives during day, evening, or weekend hours as needed.
Keep the Academic Program Head informed about clinical concerns and incidents.
Maintain program and course outcomes at levels that support graduates’ workplace skills.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and continuous improvement sessions.
Remain current with relevant trends, techniques, and technological advances.
Participate in faculty service, which may include governance, course leadership, faculty training and mentoring, student-focused activities, portfolio evaluation, curriculum work, colleague vacation relief, or professional organization leadership.
Complete at least eight hours of professional development annually.