Assistant Profesor of Nursing

About American International College:

American International College is a private, coeducational institution of higher education located on a 88 acre campus in Springfield, Massachusetts. The campus has 42 buildings on two sites approximately 1/2 mile apart. Included in the inventory of buildings are student residences for a resident population of 900 students. Founded in 1885, the College has approximately 2200 graduate and undergraduate students. AIC offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs through the Schools of Business, Arts and Sciences; Health Sciences; and Education. The mission of the College is to transform student lives through career focused learning, with a strong foundation in the liberal arts, a commitment to serving the community, and a high level of involvement in the global economy.

AIC strives to create a diverse and inclusive campus community that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve. We are an EEO employer and we welcome applications from individuals for positions where they are underrepresented.

Job Description:

• Teach 12 credit hours/semester (classroom and/or clinical) or equivalent as assigned by department chair/director or dean.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing regulations related to nursing education programs
• Develop and maintain competence appropriate to teaching responsibilities including, but not limited to: 1. orientation and mentoring to the nurse educator role;; 2. knowledge of M.G.L. c. 112, §§ 74 through 81C and 244 CMR; 3;participation in professional development in nursing education such as certification, continuing education
• Serve as faculty advisor to assigned students
• Engage in scholarly activities appropriate to one's discipline, teaching responsibilities and other academic responsibilities
• Engage in service to the School and College via committee membership and student recruitment.
• Attends required convocations, meetings, commencement, academic awards ceremonies, and workshops and be available to participate in activities that promote the College in a positive manner both on and off campus.
• Participate, in accordance with departmental and college, in the ongoing design and continuous implementation of assessment of student learning outcomes and academic program improvement activities in the areas of General Education and the academic major, attend the AIC assessment workshops.
• Hold at least four office hours weekly, scheduled to meet needs of students, and be available to meet with students as needed at other times.
• Engage and interact with students in positive ways, such as by guiding student research projects, by serving as the advisor to student clubs and organizations, or by mentoring students in other scholarly activities
• Participate in professional development activities related to one's faculty role.
• Conduct clinical site visits as assigned by chair/director.
• Other duties as assigned by chair/director or dean.

Requirements:

• Required Degree(s): an earned graduate degree in nursing
• Preferred Degree(s): Doctorate preferred in nursing or related field or an earned graduate degree in nursing with Certification as a Nurse Educator by a Massachusetts Board of Registration recognized organization
• Required Field of Expertise: Medical Surgical or Critical Care Nursing or based on role specific needs
• Preferred Field of Expertise: certification in area of clinical expertise
• Required Training/Cert: Minimum of two years full-time experience in nursing, or its equivalent, within the last five years and evidence of clinical competence in the area(s) of clinical instruction
• Preferred Training/Cert: At least 5 years of teaching experience in an undergraduate nursing program or Certification as a Nurse Educator by a Massachusetts Board of Registration recognized organization
• Required Licensure(s): hold a current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Blackboard, and the instructional use of technology to teach traditional, hybrid or on-line courses, as needed.
• Strong commitment to high-quality instruction in a diverse, student-centered environment and the ability to work with students with various learning styles and backgrounds
• Interest in active and collaborative learning and enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment
• Ability to foster a collaborative atmosphere among students, faculty, and staff
• Enthusiastic, committed teacher-scholar with demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship.

Additional Information:

AIC reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

AIC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions:

Qualified applicants should save and submit the following documents with the online application.

• Brief cover letter
• Current resume
• Contact information for three professional references (one of which must be a current or prior supervisor)

Review of applications will continue until the position has been filled.