Nursing Faculty - Foundations - College of Nursing

Grand Canyon University • Denver, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Grand Canyon University (GCU) is seeking a full-time Foundations Lab/Clinical Nursing Faculty member for its Accelerated BSN program in Englewood, Colorado. As faculty, you will provide lab/clinical program instruction incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge technologies, and other industry trends reflecting advancements in your discipline. GCU is looking for highly motivated and passionate individuals to provide exceptional quality instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes. The university is especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the academic community's diversity.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) required
• Unencumbered CO RN license
• Minimum of 2 years’ work experience in medical/surgical, long term care, and/or skilled nursing
• Must successfully pass a drug test
• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with students and preceptors
• Participation in and/or support of the university program in all areas including an evident congruence with the philosophy and direction of the institution, and service to the community

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred
• Evidence of involvement in one’s professional area (e.g., membership in professional organizations, presentations, research, and/or publications).

Responsibilities

• Reinforce didactic content and teach in the context of the clinical and lab application of knowledge and skills related to pre licensure Nursing
• Collaborate with content area faculty to provide expert evaluation and documentation of student progress toward clinical and lab objectives
• Participate in grading written and Clinical/Lab performance check-offs
• Preserve lines of communication with program faculty and director including attendance in select faculty meetings
• Remain current with new trends and development in the specific field of nursing practice
• Maintain compliance with requirements for program accreditation
• Uphold the tenets of nursing as a holistic profession as well as the pillars of the University
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University
• Requires travel to student clinical sites to directly observe student performance

Benefits

• Full benefits portfolio including tuition package
• medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• a 401K savings plan
• Generous time off plan
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
• Education Tuition Discount Program for full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level