Nursing faculty engage in the full scope of the academic nurse educator role, including facilitating learning and learner development; using assessment and evaluation strategies; participating in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; evaluating program outcomes; developing as a nurse educator; engaging in scholarship; serving as a leader and change agent; and functioning within the educational environment. The role must be fulfilled in accordance with applicable state and federal regulatory and accrediting requirements. The faculty member creates an environment that supports student learning and program outcomes, applies teaching strategies suited to learner needs and context, and helps students develop as nurses. The role includes assessing and evaluating learning in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings; analyzing assessment data for course improvement; implementing curriculum and program assessments; participating in professional development; and maintaining current professional nursing expertise. Faculty demonstrate commitment to the College’s mission and values and fulfill additional responsibilities required by the applicable state board of nursing. The position requires an active, current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license for the applicable state, at least a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and a minimum of two years of clinical RN experience. BSN-prepared nurses may be considered depending on campus needs. The work may involve clinical instruction and associated patient-care hazards, sedentary classroom and office work, regular use of office and classroom equipment, and physical patient-care activities in clinical settings. Regular attendance is required; evening or weekend hours and travel to clinical sites or extended classrooms may be required. Galen College of Nursing describes itself as a nursing college focused on high-quality, student-first nursing education and notes its affiliation with HCA Healthcare. Benefits are subject to location-based eligibility.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level