Nursing Faculty DEMSN - Full-time

West Coast University•Doral, FL

About The Position

West Coast University is hiring a full-time Nursing Faculty member for its DEMSN program. The faculty member guides and supports nursing students as they prepare for healthcare careers, serving as a mentor, role model, and facilitator in a student-centered academic community. The role involves teaching assigned courses, supporting student learning, contributing to curriculum and program assessment and improvement, maintaining scholarly activities, and participating in professional growth and service. Faculty are expected to use a variety of teaching methods and university technologies and resources, including Simulation and Innovation Labs. For faculty working with students in clinical settings, the role includes responsibility for students at clinical facilities; clarifying expectations with students and facility staff; directing students to resources for clinical preparation; assessing knowledge and skills to support patient safety and care; connecting weekly theory content to clinical objectives and experiences; and providing timely feedback on observed and overall performance. The position requires a master’s degree in nursing, professional nurse licensure, and compliance with applicable state and other regulatory requirements. A DNP or Ph.D. is strongly preferred. Clinical RN faculty must have at least two years of prior experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse and at least one year of experience in the field they teach.

Requirements

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience working with online learning management systems.
Compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws and regulations, including state Board of Nursing requirements.
Master’s degree in nursing.
Professional nurse licensure.
For clinical RN faculty: at least two years of prior experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care.
For clinical RN faculty: at least one year of experience in the field they teach.
Education and experience must align with state regulations and requirements of state authorization agencies.

Nice To Haves

DNP or Ph.D. strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Mentor, model, and facilitate student learning by providing guidance and academic support.
Demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching, the teaching and learning process, and individual students.
Teach according to the assigned schedule, applying relevant skills and experience.
Participate in and contribute to course, curriculum, and program assessment activities through the University's continuous improvement plan.
Contribute to improvements to class materials and syllabi within the University's shared governance culture.
Use a variety of teaching methodologies to help students achieve prescribed learning outcomes.
Maintain scholarly activities.
Participate in professional growth and service in accordance with university policies.
Support the University's commitment to student success and prepare students for healthcare careers.
Use university technologies and resources, including Simulation and Innovation Labs.
For clinical teaching, assume responsibility for students in clinical facilities and clarify clinical expectations and placements with students and facility staff.
Direct students to available resources during care-planning time to support clinical preparation.
Assess students’ knowledge and skill levels to support patient safety and optimal care.
Use pre- and post-conferences to discuss learning experiences and connect theory content with clinical objectives and experiences.
Provide feedback on clinical performance after observed events and at midterm and the end of the semester.