Professor of Nursing

Mitchell College•New London, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Mitchell College is seeking a full-time nursing professor to teach didactic and clinical nursing courses in its 4-year, direct entry bachelor of nursing science (BSN) program. The role involves approximately 8 credit hours of didactic instruction and 6 credit hours of clinical instruction per week over a 15-week semester. Responsibilities may include nursing science laboratory and simulation lab instruction, especially during emergencies. Institutional-specific duties are also required. Mitchell College emphasizes a flexible, strength-based, and interest-driven approach to learning, focusing on adaptability and providing students with opportunities to apply learning in various contexts. The college values neuro-inclusivity, collaboration, and community building, aiming to equip students for both professional and personal success.

Requirements

Active, unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license in the state of Connecticut.
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Minimum of a Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program of nursing.
At least 2 years of experience in clinical nursing instruction and evaluation methods.
Knowledge of curriculum design.
Familiarity with the accreditation process at institutions of higher learning.
Deep commitment to diversity.
Proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Strong information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, and TEAMS.
Experience with learning management systems (LMS) such as Moodle.
Completion of required health indicators such as a physical examination and immunizations (e.g. MMR, chicken pox, influenza, and others required by clinical agencies), titers, and tuberculosis screening at the time of employment.

Nice To Haves

An earned doctorate in nursing such as a Ph.D., DNP, or Ed.D. from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Professional portfolio with demonstrated excellence in scholarship, teaching, and research.
Five or more years of full-time experience in higher education.
Four or more years of experience as a full-time nursing didactic and/or clinical professor.
Four or more years of full-time experience with Ability Based Education (ABE).
Peer-reviewed publication in the nursing or interdisciplinary healthcare journals and texts.
Current Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) certification.
Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
Current International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) certification.
Current Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) certification.

Responsibilities

Deliver approximately 8 credit hours of high-quality in-person didactic instruction per week (about 4 hours of classroom instruction 2 days per week).
Implement diverse teaching strategies and assessment methods to facilitate optimal learning among students with different learning styles and backgrounds.
Deliver asynchronous and synchronous online instruction via Moodle, Mitchell College’s learning management system (LMS).
Assist the Director of Nursing in curriculum development activities, including the creation of syllabi, projects, exams and quizzes, homework assignments, and rubrics.
Deliver approximately 6 credit hours of high-quality in-person clinical instruction per week (about 6 hours of clinical nursing instruction 1 day per week).
Provide instruction at assigned clinical sites spanning the continuum of care, which may include hospitals, out-patient clinics, psychiatric facilities, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), assisted living communities, and homecare settings.
Implement diverse teaching strategies and assessment methods to facilitate optimal learning in clinical environments.
Design comprehensive activities for pre and post-clinical conferences and patient care assignments.
Attend and participate in convocation and commencement ceremonies.
Serve on assigned committees and task forces.
Participate in professional, staff, and informational meetings, which are occasionally scheduled during evening and weekend hours.