Associate of Science in Nursing Faculty (Full-Time)

About the role

The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program faculty assist the Director in implementing program and student learning outcomes. They develop, revise, and implement curricula grounded in evidence-based practice. Faculty responsibilities include providing classroom lectures, supervising students in labs and clinical settings, administering tests, advising students, and serving on nursing committees.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate student supervision in assigned didactic and clinical areas
• Effectively deliver curricular content
• Model team-enhancing behaviors
• Participate on nursing standing committees and the Nurse Faculty Organization (NFO)
• Serve as a role model for students in professional interactions
• Promote positive relationships in the department and with clinical facilities
• Maintain relationships with clinical sites and professional peers
• Assist in scheduling and confirming use of clinical sites
• Participate in curricular development, revision, and change
• Develop course examinations
• Improve teaching skills by seeking new knowledge and maintaining currency in professional competencies
• Maintain a positive work ethic by adhering to the assigned schedule and preparing for classes
• Collect, record, maintain, and submit accurate class records, including grades, absences, drops/withdrawals, and failures
• Keep student health information current
• Serve as an academic advisor to an assigned group of students
• Advise students interested in the program as scheduled
• Maintain student attendance records and record appropriately
• Evaluate the progress of students in all classes according to the University and program student outcomes
• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of course syllabi, program outlines, handouts, etc.
• Be familiar with University policies & procedures, as well as those of the nursing program
• Participate in graduation and pinning ceremonies
• Participate in recruitment efforts
• Participate in retention efforts
• Provide input into the program budget
• Participate in the selection and orientation of new faculty
• Establish and revise policies on selection, admission, promotion, and graduation of students
• Participate in maintenance and updating of the skills lab and other resources
• Participate on campus committees
• Assist the Director in the development, implementation, and evaluation of program outcomes and student learning outcomes

Requirements

• Unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Louisiana
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• 5+ years clinical experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong clinical and professional skills
• Computer literacy

Preferred qualifications

• 2 years teaching experience in an academic or healthcare setting

Compensation

$59,000 - $60,000 per year

Type

Full-time