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/peoples. 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 Director of Entry Level Master’s in Nursing Program (ELMSN). The position combines teaching, scholarship and service. 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. Scholarship reflects activities resulting in the production, reorganization/refinement, dissemination or creation of works that advance knowledge in nursing.
This is a regular position teaching Med Surg in our ELMSN program located on our Oakland campus. In addition to teaching, you will be expected to engage in service, which can include student advising, office hours, and participation in University ceremonies, i.e., graduation or pinning ceremonies. This position is open until filled. The position reports to the Director of Entry Level Master’s in Nursing Program (ELMSN).
Major Areas of responsibilities include but not limited to:
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.
*** 1722 instructional and 150 service hours comprise a regular, 12-month annual faculty appointment.
(NOTE: Total workload for a regular, 12-month annual faculty appointment is 1872 hours – 1722 teaching and 150 service hours.)
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
Embrace mission, vision, and values of the program, college of nursing, and university.
Regular
United States of America (Exempt)
Full time
Pay Range:
$81,000 to $130,000 based on experience
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.
