Regular Faculty, Maternity

Samuel Merritt University•Foster City, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Samuel Merritt University’s College of Nursing is hiring a Regular Faculty member to teach Mental Health in its Entry Level Master’s in Nursing (ELMSN) program on the Sacramento campus. The annualized position combines teaching, scholarship, and service and reports directly to the Director of the ELMSN program. Faculty contribute to developing, implementing, evaluating, and revising curricula that prepare graduates to provide nursing care in a dynamic healthcare environment. Scholarship involves work that advances knowledge in nursing, while service supports the University, nursing profession, and community. The appointment is 12 months, with 1,722 instructional hours and 150 service hours, for a total annual workload of 1,872 hours. Service may include student advising, office hours, committee participation, and attendance at University events and ceremonies. The position is open until filled. Rank is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Earned master’s degree in nursing, doctorate in nursing, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Unencumbered California registered nurse license or eligibility for California licensure.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to function effectively independently and as a team member.
Ability to communicate and receive detailed information verbally and in writing, and to read and write clear documents.
Strong commitment to caring science principles and mindfulness-based stress reduction practices central to the program’s culture and expected outcomes.
Ability to model appropriate ethical and professional behavior and expert communication skills.
Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of the program, College of Nursing, and University.
Ability to align safety and quality with student learning activities.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience with diverse students at the baccalaureate or higher degree level.
Experience working with leadership in healthcare and academic institutions and community organizations.

Responsibilities

Create a dynamic, learner-centered teaching environment using varied methods informed by educational theory and evidence-based teaching and clinical practices.
Model reflective and critical thinking and coach and mentor students on progress and learning plans.
Maintain and enhance competence in subjects being taught.
Coordinate with colleagues to support course integrity across programs and the curriculum as a whole.
Prepare and review examinations, papers, and student projects; supervise independent study projects as needed; and evaluate student performance in classroom and clinical settings.
Notify the Course Manager about at-risk students or unusual occurrences.
Supervise or teach clinical rotations as needed in acute, community, and laboratory settings, as well as internship and preceptorship courses.
Document student progress on appropriate forms.
Participate in Faculty Organization and College of Nursing faculty meetings, University or College committees as needed, and University and College events specified by attendance expectations.
Provide service to the nursing profession and community.
Advise students about curriculum and program requirements, academic progress, educational resources, and decisions; refer students to institutional and community support services when appropriate.
Forward relevant information about student needs and preferences to support policy setting and improve the learning environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.