Clinical Assistant Professor: Full Time Faculty, Pre-Licensure Nursing

About the role

To provide ongoing curriculum development, implementation and evaluation of classroom and laboratory instruction, participation in student advising, and registration. Full and active participation in the Nursing and University committees to assist in the continued evolution of the Nursing Program is an integral part of the position. Experience with test writing and item analysis. Both women and children health expertise required. Candidates will be considered with other specialty experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the highest level of professional integrity and commitment to professional nursing.
• Maintain an active presence on campus, be available for counseling and advising students, and participate in activities that promote interaction between students and the academic environment.
• Develop courses and exams, write and analyze items, and meet assigned course load and contact hours each semester/year.
• Be on campus at least three full days per week; attend faculty meetings, university and departmental functions, and informational sessions.
• Meet punctuality and attendance requirements to fulfill all teaching commitments; make up any missed classes/clinical sessions.
• Hold posted office hours (minimum three hours per week) and be available for appointments outside office hours as needed.
• Inform students of mid-term and end-term progress in advisement meetings.
• As Course Chair for courses with clinical and laboratory components: manage the course, plan curriculum, develop syllabi, distribute syllabi to clinical instructors, develop tests, schedule class and clinical sessions, correspond with clinical instructors and facilities.
• Participate in committees, including preparation, writing, and editing of accreditation reports and self-study reports to Accrediting Bodies and the State.
• Participate in clinical instruction laboratory.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution with a Doctorate in progress.
• Self-directed and organized.
• Hearing and visual acuity as well as manual dexterity.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, internet, and electronic medical records.
• Knowledge of current clinical practice and evidence-based nursing.
• Knowledge of basic principles of education.
• Skill in communicating with students and other faculty members.
• Skill in manipulating equipment and planning/organizing lab sessions for students in various nursing courses.
• Experience using technology in education.
• Must hold an unencumbered NY State Professional RN license.
• Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer or Health Provider.
• Immunizations as required by clinical affiliates.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or EdD in Nursing or a Related field with extensive scholarly contributions (required for tenure track consideration).
• Prior university teaching preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Hear/talk/communicate – able to exchange information and communicate.
• Visual acuity/ability to perceive or detect surroundings.
• Mental acuity – able to focus, concentrate, understand and convey subject matter.
• Repetitive motion (e.g., keyboarding).
• Stand/sit/walk and able to move or traverse from one area to another.
• Bend/lift.

Pay

The annual salary for this position is $80,000 – $87,000.

Schedule

This is a 12-month, 30-credit position with a variable schedule.