School of Nursing Undergraduate Faculty

Oregon Health & Science University • Ashland, OR

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About The Position

The OHSU School of Nursing in Ashland is located on the Southern Oregon University campus, a nationally renowned liberal arts and science college located in the foothills of the Siskiyou Mountains. Ashland is 286 miles from Portland. This campus offers three programs: two to complete the Bachelor of Science with a Major in Nursing degree and a third to complete an Accelerated Bachelor to Master's program (Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner). At OHSU's School of Nursing, we are guided by a mission of healing, teaching, and discovery to optimize health, prepare nurse leaders, and transform health care. As a trauma-informed organization, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture grounded in well-being, diversity, excellence, integrity, and collaboration. We value health, safety, and respect for all. We promote equity, inclusion, and social justice, striving for innovation and sustainability in all we do. The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university's missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach, and public service.

Requirements

• Each Nurse Educator Associate must hold at least a baccalaureate degree in nursing with the equivalent of a minimum of two years of full-time patient care experience at the registered nurse level.
• Lecturer: BSN with 2 years of full-time clinical practice experience required.
• Each Nurse Educator must hold at least a master's degree in nursing or a baccalaureate degree in nursing and master's or doctoral degree in a related field with relevant teaching and nursing experience related to the teaching assignment.
• Must have the equivalent of a minimum of three years of full-time patient care experience at the registered nurse level.
• Document competency in teaching through experience, educational preparation, or continuing education.
• Instructor: MSN or equivalent.
• Assistant Professor: MSN, Ph.D./DNP with 3 years of full-time clinical practice experience required.
• Current Oregon RN license.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate preferred.
• Teaching experience at the baccalaureate level or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides effective classroom instruction based on teaching assignments, using appropriate instructional technologies to ensure that course outcomes are met.
• Participates collaboratively in the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum.
• Plans, supervises, and delivers effective clinical instruction in lab, simulation, and real-world healthcare settings, ensuring students apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations.
• Mentors and advises students across academic and professional development areas.
• Supervises students in dissertation and/or clinical inquiry projects.
• Participates in scholarly activities based on faculty rank.
• Demonstrates competence in an area of clinical expertise and engages in inquiry and scholarship that contributes to the science of clinical practice.
• Advances a program of research, prepares grants and seeks funding, and engages with other missions to foster inquiry within the SON.
• Participates in faculty governance and additional strategic initiatives based on rank.
• Provides services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach, and public service.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no cost for employee-only coverage for most full-time employees.
• 26 days of PTO, 9 paid holidays.
• Employee discount programs.
• Options for tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment.
• Retirement plans.
• Relocation assistance for most faculty positions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree