Nursing Faculty

Arizona College of Nursing•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

Arizona College of Nursing (AZC) is a growing nursing school working to address the nursing shortage by preparing students for careers in nursing and healthcare. The College offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program and plans to continue launching campuses in markets with demand for bachelor’s-prepared nurses. Core Nursing Faculty provide instruction that supports students’ achievement of course objectives and participate in scholarly, service, and professional development activities. Faculty contribute to the success of the College and its students while demonstrating AZC’s values of Passion, Adaptability, Accountability, Integrity, and Excellence. The role includes developing, teaching, evaluating, and revising nursing curricula; providing didactic and/or clinical instruction; advising and supporting students; and contributing to program evaluation, campus culture, and faculty governance.

Requirements

Graduate degree required. If the graduate degree is not in nursing, a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a graduate degree in a related discipline are required; the program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
At least three years of work experience as a professional registered nurse providing direct patient care.
Current, unencumbered state professional registered nurse license or enhanced compact nurse licensure relevant to the state of the teaching location.
Evidence of education and experience demonstrating competence to teach a given course and develop and evaluate student admission, progression, retention, and graduation policies within the controlling institution’s framework.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.
Maintain professional competence and expertise in teaching through activities such as nursing practice, continuing education, conferences, workshops, seminars, academic courses, research projects, and professional writing.
Subject to state BON/BRN/HEB regulations where the campus or student is located.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience teaching in a registered nursing program at a college or university.
Certified Nurse Educator certification.
National certification in an area of nursing specialty.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, teach, and evaluate the philosophy and objectives of the nursing education program.
Design, implement, teach, evaluate, and revise the curriculum.
Document actions taken in faculty and committee meetings using a systematic plan of evaluation for total program review.
Lead simulation learning experiences in the Nursing Lab.
Teach and evaluate students in the classroom, teaching at least 36 credits annually.
Design an effective learning environment that facilitates student learning and addresses contemporary nursing issues.
Support students’ academic progression and socialization into the role of nursing.
Use an array of assessment tools to evaluate student learning.
Participate in curriculum design, program evaluation, and program revision.
Mentor faculty, adjuncts, and students.
Pursue annual in-service and professional development opportunities.
Advise an assigned group of core nursing students, contacting advisees at least once per semester in person, by phone, or electronically.
Develop student success plans and remediate at-risk students.
Oversee instruction and grading by clinical adjuncts.
Facilitate students’ application of theory to clinical practice and attend hospital-based orientations.
Maintain knowledge of the overall program, program outcomes, and assigned course objectives.
Communicate professionally with clinical agency representatives, staff, faculty, and students.
Communicate clinical or student concerns promptly to Course Lead Faculty and recommend changes or solutions as appropriate.
Provide weekly and as-needed updates to Course Lead Faculty on student progress, clinical issues, suggestions, and professional learning needs.
Grade clinical papers and provide timely, clear feedback.
Maintain student performance records, including Student Success Plans, Progressive Disciplinary Plans, and midterm and final clinical evaluations.
Complete clinical site evaluations and follow College and clinical facility policies and procedures.
Plan, teach, and evaluate classroom, clinical, skills lab, and other learning experiences with team members.
Connect students with College resources and demonstrate and coach leadership, ethics, communication, critical thinking, teamwork, collaboration, responsibility, and dependability.
Maintain a campus presence and contribute positively to campus culture.
Provide input on program policies through the governance structure.
Participate in faculty meetings, in-service offerings, and nursing events such as graduation.
Complete required FERPA training and uphold student privacy guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.