Nursing Faculty - Med/Surg & Pharmacology

Arizona College of Nursing is a rapidly growing nursing school that transforms people’s lives by preparing them for careers in nursing and improving communities through the care its graduates provide. As a leading nurse educator, we offer students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s in nursing in 3 years or less with qualified transfer credits.

About the role

We are seeking a knowledgeable, engaging, and hands-on Master’s-prepared nursing professional to join us as Full-Time Faculty at our Phoenix, AZ BSN campus. This is an on-site, in-person teaching opportunity.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Actively participates in the systematic plan for curriculum design, program evaluation, and program revision.
• Demonstrates leadership by serving as a mentor to faculty, adjuncts, and students.
• Pursues continuous in-service/professional development opportunities annually.
• Serves as an advisor to an assigned group of core nursing students; contacting advisees 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 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 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.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate degree required (Master's or higher); 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 enhanced 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.
• Subject to state BON/BRN regulation where student is located.

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting in the $90k's+ range depending on experience.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment.
• Generous PTO and holiday benefits.
• Robust health and welfare benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• Preparation for the future with a 401(k) and company match.