Pre-licensure Nursing Faculty (Part Time)

Indiana Wesleyan University•Marion, IA

About The Position

The Pre-licensure Nursing Part-Time Faculty member is responsible to manage and teach curricula within the Division of Pre-licensure Nursing. A minimum of 5 hours per week is scheduled for office hours to provide contact with students. The ideal candidate will combine teaching with scholarly endeavors. The ideal candidate should show evidence of personal faith in Jesus Christ, full agreement with the Wesleyan-Arminian theology, and commitment to liberal arts learning and the integration of Christian faith and learning.

Requirements

According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
Master of Science in Nursing required
CPR certified
Active, unencumbered Indiana Nursing license
Minimum of three (3) years of clinical practice
Demonstrates ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
Accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work well with a team and yet be able to work independently
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent word processing, database, and spreadsheet skills
Ability to professionally handle confidential information
Excellent interpersonal skills for relating effectively with employees and students throughout the university
Excellent role model of inter-professional competency domains
Problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Doctorate (in Nursing) preferred
Teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

Teach 12 credit hours in Pre-licensure Nursing per year (may include teaching summer courses)
Maintain expertise in specific teaching areas of nursing
Maintain knowledge of The Essentials of Nursing Education for Baccalaureate Degree Programs
Assist in keeping curricula current and evidence-based
Advise students in achieving the requirements for graduation
Advise students in achieving the requirements for NCLEX
Assist students in self-evaluation, career planning, and spiritual formation
Attend graduations/retreats/convocations/and other School of Nursing activities
Maintain clinical practice
Other duties as assigned