Undergraduate Med-Surg Faculty Position, Jefferson College of Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University, Dixon Campus

Jefferson Health Plans • Haverhill, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Jefferson College of Nursing is seeking a faculty member with medical-surgical nursing experience for its Undergraduate Program. This full-time, 12-month position is based at the Dixon Campus in Horsham, Pennsylvania. The role plans, implements, and evaluates curriculum and student learning experiences in classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical settings, with a focus on academic integrity and program outcomes.

The faculty member provides creative leadership in implementing the undergraduate nursing curriculum. Responsibilities include collaborating on course planning and projections, identifying needed resources, overseeing selection of clinical preceptors and sites, and overseeing student clinical placement and progression. The faculty member works with program chairs, associate deans, the dean, and support services; teaches and mentors students; advises students; and participates in college meetings and committees. Current practice, scholarship, and community service are desired.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing.
• Eligible for or currently licensed to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Medical-surgical nursing experience.
• Candidates without a doctoral degree must currently be enrolled in a doctoral program.
• Knowledge and skills related to innovative teaching methodologies, curriculum development, evaluation, and supporting students in their journey to become advanced practice nurses, or willingness to plan for acquisition of these skills.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Current practice, scholarship, and service to the community.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate curriculum and student learning experiences across classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical settings.
• Collaborate with faculty on course planning and projections and identify needed resources.
• Oversee the selection of clinical preceptors and clinical sites.
• Oversee student clinical placement and progression.
• Collaborate with the Chair of Programs, Associate Deans, Dean, and support services to achieve program outcomes.
• Teach future nurses in classroom and clinical settings using contemporary and innovative teaching methodologies.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Serve on College committees as assigned and participate in College and University activities throughout the year.
• Maintain evidence of ongoing clinical competency and participate in professional activities related to the area of clinical expertise.
• Participate in scholarly activities apart from personal academic pursuits.
• Participate in recruitment activities of the College and University.
• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the Enterprise's core values.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical and prescription coverage, supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and voluntary benefits.
• Access to group insurance rates and discounts through voluntary benefits.
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level