Full-Time Faculty, Nursing Simulation

Stevenson University • Owings Mills, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 9-month, full-time, campus-based faculty position in the Nursing Department, Berman School of Nursing and Health Professions. Responsibilities include teaching, student advising and mentoring, course development, service to the school, department, and university, and continued scholarship in the field. Teaching responsibilities encompass 24-30 contact hours per academic year in the campus-based Entry-Into-Practice (EIP) Nursing program, including simulation, theory (didactic), and/or clinical experience hours. Additional duties involve student recruitment and retention, program assessment, and engagement in university life. The faculty member fulfills all responsibilities of a full-time faculty member as defined in Stevenson University Policies and the School of Nursing and Health Professions Full-Time Faculty Job Description. Rank and title are determined at the time of hire and are commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing required.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland or eligible for Maryland RN licensure.
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience.
• Experience with simulation technology and/or simulation-based education.
• Proficiency in using learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard) and other educational technologies.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and effective teaching methodologies.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree in Nursing or a related field.
• Experience in curriculum development and program assessment.
• Experience in higher education teaching.
• Experience in clinical supervision.
• Certification in Simulation (e.g., Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator - CHSE).

Responsibilities

• Engage in instructional activity totaling 24-30 contact hours per academic year as assigned by Academic Program Administrator (APA).
• Teaching assignments will include, but are not limited to theory, simulation, and/or clinical experience hours.
• Collaborate with nursing faculty to ensure the integration of simulation technology and education strategy in curriculum implementation.
• Collaborate with nursing faculty to develop and deliver learning experiences that align with course and clinical learning objectives.
• Facilitate simulation and skills-based learning experiences according to evidence-based standards and best practice guidelines.
• Utilize web-based and online systems to manage documents related to simulation and skills-based learning objectives and course outcomes.
• Provide Clinical Supervisors in clinical courses with orientation and training in simulation as appropriate.
• Schedule and manage simulation spaces and technology.
• Collaborate with nursing faculty/staff, Office of Information Technology, and external vendors as needed for maintenance and technical support of simulation equipment, including troubleshooting and testing equipment as needed.
• Prepare teaching materials; confer with and provide timely feedback to students on course-related matters; direct individual and group studies; review projects and papers; evaluate assignments, examinations, presentations, and other course work in timely fashion; supervise independent study projects; and submit mid-term and final grades.
• Write and/or update syllabi each semester or term.
• Read and respond to emails; complete attendance verification, academic alerts, and other reports as requested.
• Alert appropriate university personnel to student concerns on a timely basis.
• Maintain teaching effectiveness by encouraging active student learning, reflecting and responding to student evaluations of teaching, and adjusting teaching strategies per recommendations from classroom observations, supervisor evaluations, and other relevant sources of feedback.
• Prepare courses and syllabi in accordance with published faculty guidelines.
• Schedule and hold at least three office hours per week.
• Conduct student advising activities including time spent providing students with support, resources, and/or recommendations regarding academic, curricular, career and/or graduate school matters.
• Participate in the assessment activities of the Department, Nursing Unit, School, and University.
• Evaluate, update and revise courses regularly.
• Attend meetings and/or workshops related to education (e.g., teaching methods, assessment).
• Implement new teaching methods in existing courses (includes incorporating evidence-based practice).
• Mentor students in research courses and/or projects related to specialty scholars program requirements as warranted.
• Mentor students in graduate nursing programs as warranted.
• Serve as course coordinator for nursing course(s) as requested, including the implementation of new teaching methods, strategies or tools in nursing courses.
• Provide course coordinators and/or APA with all required course data, as related to course and program assessment and/or accreditation.
• Evaluate and revise curricula as warranted and/or requested.
• Conceive and develop new courses to expand academic offerings within the faculty member’s discipline as requested.
• Develop and maintain self-directed intellectual pursuits, including research, that enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Conduct self-directed research with students (bench, educational, or other) of a quality that could lead to presentation or publication, including presentation/publication in venues dedicated to undergraduate research.
• Engage in intellectual pursuits outside of the classroom that are related to professional interests (e.g., grant-writing, peer review, authorship of texts, chapters and journal articles).
• Attend workshops, meetings, and talks related to professional interests.
• Attend meetings of professional societies.
• Pursue and maintain clinical certification(s).
• Pursue and maintain advanced practice certification(s) as appropriate.
• Maintain current/relevant clinical nursing practice as required by the Maryland Board of Nursing to keep Registered Nurse license and enhance teaching/learning.
• Contribute to student recruitment, retention, and registration efforts.
• Attend departmental and nursing unit meetings.
• Participate in Open Houses, Accepted Students’ Days and other recruiting efforts.
• Attend and participate in planning and coordination of departmental and nursing unit events.
• Establish professional relationships to generate clinical placement opportunities for students.
• Serve on the University, School and Departmental committees.
• Engage and participate in the life and work of the department, Nursing Unit, School of Nursing and Health Professions, and Stevenson University.
• Attend all Faculty/Staff University, School, and Department meetings.
• Attend all convocations, including commencement exercises.
• Complete all required trainings and professional learning assignments.
• Participate in faculty governance.
• Mentor students (e.g., club moderator, mentoring programs – distinguished from guiding research or academic pursuits).
• Actively participate on Department, Nursing Unit, School, and University committees.
• Participate in Department, School, and University assessment activities, including, but not limited to, annual assessment of courses and periodic assessments of programs for University and/or accreditation purposes.
• Mentor and advise new faculty.
• Serve on Faculty Mentoring and Evaluation Committee(s) as requested.
• Serve on at least one Nursing Unit Working Group.

Benefits

• 9-month faculty position
• Full-time employment
• Campus-based position
• Teaching, student advising and mentoring, course development, service, and scholarship responsibilities
• Opportunities for professional development
• Continued scholarship in the field

What This Job Offers

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