Special Instructions to ApplicantsThe University of SouthernMississippi invites applicants for a full-time assistant professor(Tenure-Track) position for the 2022-2023 AY in the College of Nursing andHealth Professions, School of Professional Nursing Practice. Qualifiedapplicants with practice experience in a specialty area of nursing (including,but not limited to, adult health nursing, pediatric nursing) are encouraged toapply.

Job SummaryAssistant Professors facilitate students’ achievement of courseobjectives and prepare students to master skill sets that facilitate progressionthroughout the nursing program of study. Assistant Professors work closely withthe course clinical coordinator and program coordinator to ensure that thestandards and quality of the nursing curricula are met and maintained. Existingor strong potential for program of research and scholarship is required.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develops and teaches courses assigned and adheres to clinical and class schedules(courses are taught using a variety of methods, in diverse settings throughout the week)
2. Develop and maintain syllabi, lesson plans, and more for each course taught
3. Communicates any concerns or issues with the course coordinator, program coordinator or school director
4. Follows the policies and procedures of the clinical site, the University, the College of Nursing and Health Professions, and the School of Professional Nursing Practice
5. Submits course specific documentation as scheduled
6. Communicates course requirements to students
7. Maintains office hours to assure availability to assigned students for support including but not limited to advisement, exam review, required remediation, and summative evaluations.
8. Collaborates with the course coordinator to plan, implement and evaluate each assigned course to maintain quality and effectiveness.
9. Attends scheduled meetings prior to the course orientation with the school director and/or program coordinator and/or course coordinator and other faculty teaching in the course.
10. Participates in service opportunities that impact the university community, professional community, and/or local community
11. Participates in the shared governance of the University, college, and school through various opportunities for engagement on campus.
12. Engage in research and scholarship at the appropriate level to achieve tenure and promotion.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.