Description

Major/Essential Functions 

Teaching and Instruction

• Provides academic and clinical instruction within the School of Nursing.
• Teaches students in online, clinical, laboratory, and classroom settings.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts online, classroom, and clinical experiences for students.
• Incorporates new knowledge and techniques in teaching.

Course Planning and Advising

• Assumes responsibility for and participates in planning and organizing assigned courses.
• Maintains academic standards set by the school and university.
• Provides academic advising and counseling to assigned students.

Scholarship and Research

• Conducts research or practice activities appropriate to rank.
• Participates in scholarly and academic activities appropriate to rank.
• Displays a scholarly orientation as defined in the Guidelines for Qualification of Faculty Appointment Rank.

Professional Service and Development

• Reports directly to the programmatic Department Chair.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of school, program, course, and student activities.
• Participates in program, school, and university committees.
• Maintains membership in professional associations and serves on local or state committees.
• Plans professional development activities for self, such as continuing education and workshops.
   

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited university.
• Experience: Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience.
• Credentials: National certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM).
• Teaching: Demonstrated record of effectiveness.
• Scholarship: Documented record of peer-reviewed publication or creative activity contributing to the field, academic quality, and intellectual development.
• Research: Demonstrated potential for continuing growth in research, artistic, or creative initiatives.
• Service: Proven history of professional service appropriate to the academic and nursing disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Nursing, from an accredited university, preferred.
• Expertise in the delivery of masters nursing education. Demonstrated success in faculty role as a distance educator and can provide instruction via a variety of instructional modalities.
• At least five years of faculty experience.
• Effective verbal/written communication skills.
• Interested in various strategies and concepts of distance education and willingness to implement professional trends and issues.