Nursing Faculty

Arizona College of Nursing•Greenville, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Arizona College of Nursing is hiring a full-time Nursing Faculty member for its new BSN campus in Greenville, South Carolina. This is an on-site, in-person teaching role. Faculty provide instruction that supports students’ achievement of course objectives, participate in scholarly and service activities, and contribute to the success of the College and its students while demonstrating the College’s values of Passion, Adaptability, Accountability, Integrity, and Excellence. The role includes developing, teaching, evaluating, and revising nursing program objectives and curriculum; documenting faculty and committee actions; and leading simulation learning experiences. Faculty teach and evaluate students in classroom and/or clinical settings, support student progression, advise assigned students, create success plans, and provide remediation to students at risk. Clinical responsibilities include supporting students’ application of theory to practice, overseeing clinical adjunct instruction and grading, communicating about student progress and clinical concerns, maintaining student performance records, and evaluating clinical sites. Faculty also collaborate on learning experiences, connect students with College resources, model and coach professional soft skills, contribute positively to campus culture, participate in governance and faculty events, and protect student privacy by completing FERPA training and following FERPA guidelines. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate degree required. If the graduate degree is not in nursing, the candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a graduate degree in a related discipline from an accredited program 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 assigned courses 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, or professional writing.
Comply with applicable 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, including teaching at least 36 credits annually.
Design effective learning environments that address contemporary nursing issues and facilitate student learning.
Support students’ academic progression and socialization into the nursing role.
Use 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 each advisee at least once per semester in person, by phone, and electronically.
Develop student success plans and remediate students identified as at risk.
Oversee instruction and grading of clinical adjuncts.
Facilitate nursing students’ application of theory to clinical practice and attend hospital-based orientations.
Communicate professionally with clinical agency representatives, staff, faculty, and students.
Identify and promptly communicate clinical or other problem areas to Course Lead Faculty and recommend changes or solutions as appropriate.
Communicate weekly and as needed with Course Lead Faculty about student progress, clinical issues, suggestions, and professional learning needs.
Grade clinical papers and provide students with timely, clear feedback.
Maintain student performance records, including Student Success Plans, Progressive Disciplinary Plans, and mid-term and final clinical evaluations.
Complete clinical site evaluations and follow the policies and procedures of the College and assigned clinical facility.
Plan, teach, and evaluate classroom, clinical, skills lab, and other learning experiences with team members.
Connect students with College resources for their success.
Demonstrate and coach students in leadership and ethics, communication and critical thinking, teamwork and collaboration, and 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 and white coat ceremonies.
Complete required FERPA training and uphold FERPA guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.