Undergraduate Med-Surg Faculty Position, Jefferson College of Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University, Center City Campus

Job Description

The Jefferson College of Nursing seeks a full-time, 12-month faculty member to join the Undergraduate Program based at the Center City Campus in Philadelphia, PA. The primary responsibilities include upholding academic integrity through curriculum planning, student learning experiences, and collaboration with faculty and support services.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty for course planning/projections
• Identify needed resources
• Oversee selection of clinical preceptors and clinical sites
• Oversee student clinical placement and progression
• Collaborate with Chair of Programs, Associate Deans, Dean, and support services to achieve program outcomes
• Serve as an advisor and mentor for students
• Participate in college meetings and committees

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing required
• Doctoral degree preferred
• Candidates who do not have a doctoral degree must be currently enrolled in a doctoral program
• Current practice, scholarship, and service to the community are desired
• Strong communication and relationship building skills are essential

Job Description

This position requires current practice, scholarship, and service to the community. Strong communication and relationship building skills are essential. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about teaching future nurses in both the classroom and clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing required
• Doctoral degree preferred
• Candidates who do not have a doctoral degree must be currently enrolled in a doctoral program
• Med-Surg experience required
• Previous teaching experience preferred
• Knowledge and skills related to innovative teaching methodologies, curriculum development, evaluation, and supporting students in their journey to become advanced practice nurses or willingness to plan for acquisition of these skills
• Utilize contemporary and innovative teaching methodologies in classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical settings
• Serve on College committee(s) as assigned and participate in College and University activities throughout the year
• Demonstrate evidence of ongoing clinical competency and participate in professional activities related to area of clinical expertise
• Participate in scholarly activities, apart from personal academic pursuits
• Participates in recruitment activities of the College and University
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the Enterprise

Benefits

This is a salaried position with a generous benefit and retirement program. Academic appointment and salary will be commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits.