Faculty - School of Nursing - Lab Manager
About The Position
The School of Nursing seeks a full-time Lab Manager/Faculty member to deliver high-quality learning experiences and evaluation. This position directs, manages, and evaluates the program to ensure high-quality education and works collaboratively with the Campus Associate Dean and Director of Simulation. The incumbent mentors students and contributes to the visibility, impact, and reputation of the University and its programs through research and scholarly engagement. The selected candidate teaches laboratory courses to BSN students. Rank is commensurate with education and experience. The School of Nursing administers the BSN curriculum across three campuses. Its program, established in 2005, provides nursing education that supports graduates’ transition into professional nursing practice. Faculty foster nursing skill competency, critical thinking, and application of nursing knowledge through varied teaching, learning, and evaluation methods.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Nursing, or a BS in Nursing with a master's degree in a related field.
- Unencumbered Massachusetts Registered Nurse licensure, or eligibility for licensure, with no evidence of disciplinary action involving professional licensure.
- At least three years of experience in nursing practice.
- Strong communication, time management, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to set priorities with close attention to detail.
- Commitment to undergraduate education and student success.
- Demonstrated leadership ability.
- Ability to work independently and interact effectively with students, faculty, administration/staff, alumni, and external constituents, including healthcare industry executives.
- Record of scholarly activities commensurate with an academic appointment.
- Evidence of teaching excellence.
- Ability to be physically present on campus at the designated worksite during scheduled work hours and to work some evenings and weekends.
- Ability to stand, sit, use manual dexterity, move between offices and building floors, meet deadlines, perform under pressure, and lift up to 5–20 lbs.
- Normal range of vision and hearing, with or without correction.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate scheduling of laboratory sessions during non-class or non-clinical periods for individual and group skills practice.
- Assess student learning needs in the laboratory and recommend ways to maximize laboratory learning opportunities.
- Advise and assist students through office hours, appointments, phone, email, and other University-approved methods.
- Provide service including student mentoring, ongoing course development, and assessment.
- Attend and participate in monthly School and Department meetings, University ceremonies, and other major events; serve on University, School, and/or Department committees as assigned.
- Contribute to periodic reviews and revisions of departmental course offerings.
- Maintain advanced knowledge in the discipline and areas of expertise.
- Participate in scholarship, including conference presentations, publishable manuscripts, peer-reviewed instructional materials, or other scholarly outcomes consistent with the Faculty Manual.
- Use the University learning management system to post syllabi, assignments, and other materials and communicate with students.
- Participate in service activities, serve on committees and professional organization committees, volunteer, and represent the program and University in the community.
- Build and maintain relationships with professional organizations in the healthcare sector.
- Collaborate with lab managers, the Director of Simulation, Campus Assistant/Associate Deans, and course faculty across the School of Nursing to deliver an effective lab program.
- Coordinate ordering of equipment and supplies and maintain inventory, including stockroom supplies and equipment drawers.
- Prepare laboratory stations before assigned lab times; break down lab equipment and secure items after instruction; properly label and dispose of waste.
- Maintain instrumentation and ensure timely equipment repairs and servicing.
- Teach and motivate students, develop appropriate teaching methods, impart substantive knowledge, and advance the teaching and learning process.
- Demonstrate subject knowledge, deliver lectures, and facilitate group discussions.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
