Nursing Assistant Professor

Rockhurst University•Kansas City, MO

17h

About The Position

Rockhurst University is seeking a Nursing Assistant Professor to serve as a BSN and ABSN faculty member. The role teaches a diverse range of didactic courses, skills, labs, clinicals, immersions, and simulation experiences, and reports directly to the BSN and ABSN Program Directors. The College of Nursing is part of Saint Luke’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Its teaching approach includes active learning, close faculty-student interaction, and community-based service learning supported by relationships with community partners. The position contributes to nursing education in alignment with the university’s mission and the core values of nursing.

Requirements

Minimum of an MSN degree.
Two to five 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.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; Rockhurst is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Submit a cover letter, salary requirements, and contact information for three references through the online application system.

Nice To Haves

Terminal degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare course, clinical, simulation, and lab outlines and syllabi with the course lead and track coordinator; develop content and lesson plans; and help select textbooks and other teaching 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 and appropriate instructional modes, including face-to-face, online, and hybrid delivery.
Teach subject matter through lectures, demonstrations, discussions, clinicals, labs, simulations, and other appropriate methods.
Lead and monitor instruction in a manner that supports educational and learning processes while respecting faculty academic freedom and responsibility.
Participate in co-curricular activities, such as 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 position holder’s area of expertise.
Adhere to nursing education accreditation standards, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with faculty and others as indicated on course, clinical, and lab implementation.
Submit student progress reports and attendance to the Program Director and Advisor, and discuss student needs that may require focused attention or remediation plans.
Follow Saint Luke’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences and Rockhurst policies and procedures, including those in the faculty handbook, student handbook, and catalog.
Complete annual employee requirements and perform other duties consistent with the incumbent’s skills and qualifications as required by the University.