This is a regular, open rank position teaching Community Health Nursing in our ELMSN program located on our Oakland campus. In addition to teaching, you will be expected to engage in service and scholarship. . The position reports to the ELMSN Program Director.
Major Areas of responsibilities include but not limited to:
Teaching (71%)*
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Creates a dynamic, learner-centered environment that uses a variety of teaching methods based on educational theory and evidence-based teaching and clinical practices that support the diverse learning needs of the student population.
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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.
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Maintains and enhances competence in subjects being taught.
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Confers with colleagues to assure the integrity of the courses across programs and the curriculum as a whole;
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Prepares and reviews written examinations, papers, and student projects; supervises independent study projects as needed and evaluates learner performance in both the classroom and clinical settings.
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Notifies Course Manager of at-risk students or unusual occurrences.
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Supervises or teaches clinical rotations as needed in acute, community and laboratory settings as well as internship/preceptorship courses.
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Documents student progress on appropriate forms.
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Other duties as assigned.
Scholarship (24%)*
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Draws on extant literature to design evidence-based teaching and evaluation practices.
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Exhibits a spirit of inquiry about teaching and learning, student development, evaluation methods, and other aspects of the faculty role.
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Demonstrates qualities of a scholar: integrity, courage, perseverance, vitality and creativity.
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Designs and implements scholarly activities as agreed upon with his/her evaluator.
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Engages in scholarly activities reflecting dissemination and professional peer review.
Service (5%)*
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Participates in Faculty Organization meetings
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Participates in College of Nursing Faculty meetings
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Participates in University or College committees as needed
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Provides service to the profession and the community
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Participates in University and CoN events as specified in University and CoN attendance expectations.
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Clarifies with the student the nursing curriculum and interpretation of programmatic requirements
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Provides needed information so students can make the best academic decisions for themselves
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Increases student awareness of educational resources available
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Discusses student academic progress and progression toward educational goals
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Refers to other institutional and community support services, where appropriate
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Forwards appropriate student information regarding needs and preferences that could influence policy setting in the CoN and enhance the learning environment.
- (NOTE: Total workload for a regular, 12-month faculty appointment is 1872 hours = 1320 teaching, 452 scholarship and 100 service hours.)
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience
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Earned master’s in nursing required, doctorate in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferred
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Teaching experience of diverse students at the baccalaureate or higher degree level, preferred
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Rank is commensurate with qualifications and experience
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Unencumbered California registered nurse license or eligible for licensure in California
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Experience working with leadership in healthcare and academic institutions and community organizations, preferred
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Must be qualified to teach relevant coursework in accordance with California BRN requirements
Skills
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Excellent written and oral communication
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Read and write clear documents
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Function effectively as a member of a team and independently
Abilities
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Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word in person or on the telephone.
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Receive detailed information through verbal and written communication.
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Read and write clear documents.
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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.
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Model appropriate ethical and professional behaviors, as well as expert communication skills.
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Embrace mission, vision, and values of the program, school of nursing, and university.
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Have a clear vision for aligning the safety and quality with student learning activities
Regular
United States of America (Exempt)
Full time
Pay Range:
$81,000 ~ $108,000 (exempt)
Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills.
