Regular FNP Faculty

The Salvation Army•Oakland, CA

1d•$81,000 - $108,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Who we are: Samuel Merritt University graduates improve health outcomes and reduce disparities for all members of our communities. We have spent more than a century preparing outstanding healthcare professionals through immersive learning and community engagement and are deeply committed to transforming healthcare through diversity and inclusion. At the College of Nursing, we are at the forefront of educational innovation in theory and practice to prepare highly competent professional nursing leaders who are engaged in the advancement of nursing practice and the improvement of health for diverse populations/people. Our motto is education plus compassion, which we proudly demonstrate in the ways that we serve our students, faculty, staff, and in our local communities. Join a team of dedicated educators: Our faculty are known for their passion for growing the nursing profession. With this passion, we strive to awaken curiosity in our students and instill lifelong learning. Congruent with our values, we work hard to inspire service and leadership in our students. For this reason, the role of faculty is vitally important because of its unmatched position to shape the professional and personal development of graduates. This position is in the College of Nursing (CoN) and reports directly to the Program Chair/Director. The position combines teaching, service and scholarship. We define teaching as creating environments that facilitate student learning and the attainment of expected outcomes at the course and program levels. Faculty has ownership for the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of the curricula within the College of Nursing which are designed to prepare graduates to provide nursing care in a dynamic health care environment. Service implies the use of academic and professional expertise to serve the University, the nursing profession and the community. Service consists of meaningful activities that promote the image, mission or strategic priorities of the University, the well-being of relevant individuals or groups among the community of interest or the professional growth of faculty.

Requirements

Earned Doctorate from an accredited institution of higher education
Specialization in area of teaching responsibility
Current national certification by either ANCC or AANP
RN Licensure and FNP with Furnishing Number by the California Board of Registered Nursing
Recent (within five years) practice experience in area of specialization
Excellent written and oral communication
Read and write clear documents
Function effectively as a member of a team and independently
Expertise in clinical teaching and in didactic instruction
Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word in person or on the telephone.
Receive detailed information through verbal and written communication.
Read and write clear documents.
Have a strong commitment to the caring science principles and mindfulness-based stress reduction practices central to the culture and expected outcomes of the program.
Model appropriate ethical and professional behaviors and expert communication skills.
Embrace mission, vision, and values of the program, CoN, and University.
Have a clear vision for aligning the safety and quality with student learning activities
Ability to adjust other professional commitments to meet varying program scheduling requirements

Nice To Haves

Documented high quality didactic teaching experience in higher education of at least three years is preferred but not required.
Commitment to gain knowledge and experience in current concepts and techniques of education

Responsibilities

Creates a dynamic, learner centered environment that uses a variety of teaching methods that support the diverse learning needs of the student population and that are based on educational theory, and evidence-based teaching and clinical practices.
Teaches and precepts clinical rotations in outpatient community settings within faculty practice setting at least 2 days per week
Models reflective and critical thinking and serves as a coach and mentor for students; confers with them on their progress and assists them in the development of learning plans to facilitate successful achievement of course objectives.
Planning courses, sequencing and scheduling; lecture and/or coordination of guest faculty; composing and administering examinations, grading and conducting competent evaluations.
Maintains and enhances competence in subjects being taught.
Actively engages in accreditation and academic program review activities.
Confers with colleagues to assure the integrity of the courses across programs and the curriculum.
Reviews and provides feedback on student submitted assignments.
Supervises independent study projects, as needed, and evaluates learner performance in both the classroom and clinical settings.
Documents student progress on appropriate forms and notifies appropriate leadership team members of at-risk students or unusual occurrences.
Attends on-ground intensives for appropriate courses.
Other duties as assigned.
Participate in Faculty Organization meetings
Participate in College of Nursing Faculty meetings
Participate in FNP program meetings
Participate in University or School committees as needed
Provide service to the profession and the community
Participate in University and CoN events as specified in University and CoN attendance expectations.
Advise students, as needed, to provide needed information on educational resources to help students progress toward their educational goals
Refer students to other institutional and community support services, where appropriate
Forward appropriate student information regarding needs and preferences that could influence policy setting in the CoN and enhance the learning environment.
Engage in ongoing scholarly activities that advance nursing science, clinical practice, and professional knowledge
Conduct, participate in, and disseminate research through publications, presentations, and other scholarly products
Develop, implement, and evaluate innovative teaching and learning strategies to enhance student outcomes
Integrate evidence-based practice and current research findings into curriculum design and instruction
Pursue grant opportunities and other funding to support scholarly and educational initiatives (dependent on teaching designation)
Support the university’s mission of academic excellence, service, and preparation of competent, practice-ready nurse practitioners