Annual Faculty - Med-Surg ABSN

Duties And Responsibilities

• Creates a dynamic, learner-centered environment that uses a variety of teaching methods that support the diverse learning needs of the student population and that are based on educational theory and evidence-based teaching and clinical practices.
• Models reflective and critical thinking and serves as a coach and mentor for students; confers with them on their progress and assists them in developing learning plans to facilitate achievement of course objectives.
• Maintains and enhances competence in subjects being taught.
• Confers with colleagues to ensure the integrity of the courses across programs and the curriculum.
• Prepares and reviews written examinations, papers, and student projects.
• Notifies the Course Manager of at-risk students and any issues at the clinical sites.
• Supervises or teaches clinical rotations as needed in acute, community, and laboratory settings and internship/preceptorship courses.
• Documents student progress on appropriate forms.
• Instructional assignments may be assigned at any SMU campus.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Earned master’s in nursing required, doctorate in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferred.
• Geriatric certification, 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.
• Experience working with leadership in healthcare and academic institutions and community organizations, preferred.
• Must be qualified to teach relevant coursework in accordance with California BRN requirements.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Read and write clear documents.
• Function effectively as a member of a team and independently.
• Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word in person or on the telephone.
• Receive detailed information through verbal and written communication.
• Read and write clear documents.
• 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.
• Model appropriate ethical and professional behaviors and expert communication skills.
• Embrace mission, vision, and values of the program, school of nursing, and university.
• Have an unobstructed vision for aligning the safety and quality with student learning activities.

Employee Status

• Regular
• Exemption Status: United States of America (Exempt)

Time Type

• Full time

Pay Range

$81,000 ~ $108,000