Nursing Assistant Professor

ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

Rockhurst University is seeking a Nursing Assistant Professor to serve as a faculty member in its BSN and ABSN programs. The role involves teaching a diverse assignment of didactic courses, skills, labs, clinicals, immersions, and simulation experiences. The position reports directly to the BSN and ABSN Program Directors. The College of Nursing, housed in Saint Luke’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences, emphasizes innovative teaching through active learning, close faculty-student interactions, and service, advocacy, and leadership. Faculty maintain relationships with community partners that support community-based service learning and clinical practice opportunities. The university is a welcoming and inclusive private Catholic, Jesuit institution. The faculty member prepares and delivers course materials in collaboration with course leads and track coordinators; teaches using a range of instructional approaches and settings; supports student learning and development; and adheres to applicable accreditation, professional, regulatory, and institutional requirements. The role also includes coordination with faculty, student progress reporting, participation in department activities, and other duties consistent with the employee’s skills and qualifications.

Requirements

Minimum of an MSN degree.
2–5 years of nursing experience.
Strong organizational, analytical, planning, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of individuals.
Effective project management skills; detail- and deadline-oriented.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Application requires a cover letter, salary requirements, and contact information for three references; all application materials must be submitted through the online application system.

Nice To Haves

Terminal degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare course, clinical, simulation, and lab outlines and syllabi in collaboration with course leads and track coordinators.
Develop course content and lesson plans, and participate in selecting textbooks and other instructional aids.
Collaborate with academic and interprofessional partners to facilitate student learning in classroom, clinical, lab, and simulation settings.
Teach nursing curriculum courses at the higher education level using diverse teaching strategies.
Deliver subject matter through lectures, demonstrations, class discussions, clinicals, labs, simulations, and other appropriate methods in face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid environments.
Lead and monitor course instruction in accordance with faculty academic freedom and responsibility.
Participate in co-curricular activities, including department colloquia, as needed.
Serve as an informal academic advisor and mentor, supporting students’ personal and professional development.
Be available to faculty and students for consultation in the faculty member’s area of expertise.
Adhere to nursing education accreditation standards, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate course, clinical, and lab implementation with other faculty and relevant personnel.
Submit student progress reports and attendance to the Program Director and Advisor, and discuss student needs that may require attention or remediation plans.
Follow Saint Luke’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences and Rockhurst policies and procedures as outlined in the faculty handbook, student handbook, and catalog.
Complete annual requirements as a Rockhurst University employee.
Perform other duties consistent with the incumbent’s skills and qualifications as required by the University in support of the department.