Annual Faculty, ABSN Pediatric Nursing

Duties And Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains and enhances competence in subjects being taught.
• Confers with colleagues to assure the integrity of the courses across programs and the curriculum as a whole.
• 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.
• Notifies Course Manager of at-risk students or unusual occurrences.
• Supervises or teaches clinical rotations as needed in acute, community and laboratory settings as well as internship/preceptorship courses.
• Documents student progress on appropriate forms.

Service

• Participate in Faculty Organization meetings.
• Participate in College of Nursing Faculty meetings.
• Participate in University or College 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.
• Clarify with the student the nursing curriculum and interpretation of programmatic requirements.
• Provide needed information so students can make the best academic decisions for themselves.
• Increase student awareness of educational resources available.
• Discuss student academic progress and progression toward educational goals.
• Refer 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.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Earned Master’s in nursing required, doctorate in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferred.
• Teaching experience of diverse students at the baccalaureate or higher degree level, preferred.
• Rank is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Unencumbered California registered nurse license or eligible for licensure in California, required.
• Experience working with leadership in healthcare and academic institutions and community organizations, preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Read and write clear documents.
• Function effectively as a member of a team and independently.