Nursing Faculty

About the role

Join Arizona College of Nursing as a full-time Nursing Faculty member and enjoy the stability of a 12-month contract and the opportunity to teach 12 credit hours per semester. This is a 100% in-person, on-site role, offering the chance to collaborate closely with students, faculty, and campus leadership in a supportive, mission-driven environment dedicated to preparing future nurses for success.

Responsibilities

• Core Nursing Faculty provides instruction that facilitates students’ achievement of course objectives, engage in scholarly and service activities to promote their professional development, and contribute to the success of the College and its students.
• Core Nursing Faculty consistently demonstrates Arizona College of Nursing’s values of Passion, Adaptability, Accountability, Integrity, and Excellence.
• Core Nursing Develops, implements, teaches, and evaluates the philosophy and objectives of the nursing education program.
• Designs, implements, teaches, evaluates, and revises the curriculum.
• Documents actions taken in faculty and committee meetings using a systematic plan of evaluation for total program review.
• Learns and leads simulation learning experiences in the Nursing Lab.
• Teaches and evaluates students in the classroom, teaching at least 36 credits annually.
• Designs an effective learning environment that facilitates student learning to address contemporary issues in nursing.
• Supports students’ progression in academics and socialization into the role of nursing.
• Utilizes an array of assessment tools to evaluate student learning.
• Demonstrates leadership by serving as a mentor to faculty, adjuncts, and students.
• Recognizes the role of a nurse educator and pursues continuous in-service/professional development opportunities annually.
• Serves as an advisor to an assigned group of core nursing students; contacting advises at least once a semester, in-person, by phone, and electronically.
• Develops student success plans and remediates “at risk” students.
• Oversees instruction and grading of clinical adjuncts.
• Facilitates the nursing students’ application of theory to clinical practice.
• Attends hospital-based orientations.
• Demonstrates and maintains knowledge of overall program, program outcomes and assigned course objectives.
• Communicates effectively utilizing professional techniques with clinical agency representatives, staff, faculty, and students.
• Identifies and immediately communicates problem areas/clinical areas of concern to Course Lead Faculty and recommends changes and solutions as appropriate.
• Provides weekly and as needed communication with Course Lead Faculty concerning student progress including successes and identified needs, clinical issues, suggestions, and/or professional learning needs.
• Grades associated clinical papers and provides students with timely and clear feedback.
• Maintains all records on student performance, i.e., Student Success Plan, Progressive Disciplinary Plan, and Mid-term and final clinical evaluations.
• Completes clinical site evaluations.
• Adheres to/enforces the policies and procedures of Arizona College of Nursing and the assigned clinical facility.
• Plans, teaches, and evaluates classroom, clinical, skills labs and other learning experiences in conjunction with other team members.
• Connects students to College resources for their success.
• Consistently demonstrates and coaches students on soft skills.
• Leadership and ethics.
• Communication and critical thinking.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Responsibility and dependability.
• Maintains a presence on campus and contributes to the campus culture in a positive and meaningful way.
• Provides input to developing, evaluating and revising admission, progression and completion program policies through the governance structure.
• Participates in faculty meetings/in-service offerings and other nursing events (i.e., graduation, white coat ceremony, etc.).
• Protects student privacy through completing required FERPA training and upholding FERPA guidelines.

Requirements

• Graduate degree required, if the graduate degree is not in nursing must have a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and a graduate degree in a related discipline from an accredited program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a professional registered nurse providing direct patient care.
• Previous experience teaching in a registered nursing program at a college or university is preferred.
• Holds a current unencumbered state professional registered nurse license or enhance compact nurse licensure relevant to the state of teaching location.
• Certified Nurse Educator certification and national certification in area of nursing specialty is preferred.
• Maintains professional competence/expertise in teaching through activities such as nursing practice, continuing education programs, conferences, workshops, seminars, academic courses, research projects and professional writing.

Qualifications

• Subject to state BON/BRN/HEB regulation(s) where the campus/student is located.

Skills

• Knowledge of nursing education principles and practices.
• Ability to teach and evaluate students in a variety of learning environments.
• Experience with simulation and clinical teaching methods.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.
• Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment.
• Rest and relaxation with generous PTO and holiday benefits.
• Robust health and welfare benefits package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision.
• Preparation for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position, 12-month contract.