Faculty - MedSurg Lab/Clinical - College of Nursing

About the role

Grand Canyon University is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University located in Phoenix, Arizona, with an Accelerated BSN program launched in St. Louis Fall 2024. The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions seeks a full‑time Lab/Clinical Nursing Faculty member for Med/Surg instruction at 721 Emerson Road, St. Louis, MO.

Responsibilities

• Reinforces didactic content and teaches in the context of the clinical and lab application of knowledge and skills related to pre‑licensure Nursing.
• Collaborates with content area faculty to provide expert evaluation and documentation of student progress toward clinical and lab objectives.
• Participates in grading written and Clinical/Lab performance check‑offs.
• Preserves lines of communication with program faculty and director including attendance in select faculty meetings.
• Remains current with new trends and development in the specific field of nursing practice.
• Maintains compliance with requirements for program accreditation.
• Upholds the tenets of nursing as a holistic profession as well as the pillars of the University.
• Requires travel to student clinical sites to directly observe student performance.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ work experience in medical/surgical nursing within the last 2 years.
• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state of MO or a compact state.
• Prior teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• Evidence of involvement in one’s professional area (e.g., membership in professional organizations, presentations, research, and/or publications).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and preceptors.
• Participation in and/or support of the university program in all areas, demonstrating congruence with the institution’s philosophy and direction, and service to the community.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Benefits

• Full benefit portfolio including tuition package for employee and dependents.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays.
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU‑sponsored events.
• Education Tuition Discount Program for full‑time employees, their spouses, and dependent children.