What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor of Nursing position at Campbell University?
Department: Nursing
Status: Full Time
Position Summary:
The Faculty of the Campbell University Department of Nursing are integral to the actualization of program objectives and the provision of quality education to students. Faculty develop and implement the curriculum to promote the development of the knowledge, skills, and values deemed essential for safe, quality nursing care in a complex and changing environment. Campbell University will educate, in a Christian environment, a generalist nurse to practice in collaborative care settings with a focus on the needs of rural and underserved populations. Nursing faculty members are responsible to the Director of the School of Nursing and to the Dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Fulfills faculty workload requirements through teaching, course-related advisement, and role as Course Instructor
- Implementation of Skills Lab and integration of simulation technology within didactic and clinical curriculum
- Evaluates theoretical components of students’ instruction (exams)
- Serve as a role model and faculty advisor for students
- Promotes excellence in education with evidence-based strategies
- Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor at all times
- Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice
- Assumes role of Course Director for non-clinical courses within the plan of study as necessary
- Informs essential communication, monitors, and evaluates annually the clinical instructors and/or clinical preceptors utilized for student experiences
- Promotes excellence in education with evidence based, active teaching strategies
- Maintains satisfactory relationships with cooperating agencies. Seeks out and evaluates new clinical resources
- Participates in Department of Nursing (BSN Curriculum, Admission, Progression and Graduation) and campus-wide and committees as assigned
- This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity, and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University
Education/Experience:
- Experience in a higher education or non-profit sector desired
- Master’s Degree with nursing major required
- Licensure as a North Carolina Registered Nurse
- Preferred teaching experience with pre-licensure nursing students in an academic or healthcare setting
- 2 years of recent professional clinical nursing experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively to all groups through both oral and written channels
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
- Comprehensive computer skills, with the ability to learn and utilize new and emerging technology
- Familiarity with/Knowledgeable of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, the Internet, and Blackboard.
- Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy and discretion in dealing with patients, faculty, staff, students, the public, and clinical staff
- Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people
- Exercise sound judgment in complex, new, and/or stressful situations
- Manage multiple, concurrent projects, and meet strict competing deadlines
- Adaptability, flexibility and a willingness to work in a changing environment
- This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University
To Apply For This Position:
Campbell University is unable to accept paper or email applications. IMPORTANT: A cover letter, CV, or resume, and contact information for three professional references are requested as part of the application process. Applications without these attachments may be considered incomplete. If you have any questions, or if you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing an application for employment contact the Human Resources Department at 910-893-1256 or email employment@campbell.edu. Campbell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Campbell University maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Accordingly, the University is committed to administering all educational and employment activities without discrimination as to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ethnicity or national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, protected veteran and military status and any other characteristic protected by law, except where appropriate and authorized by law. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.
Employees and applicants of Campbell University will not be subjected to any form of harassment or discrimination for exercising rights protected by, or because of their participation in, an investigation or compliance review related to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, or any other federal or state nondiscrimination law, rule, or regulation.
Campbell University also maintains affirmative action programs to implement our equal employment opportunity policy. Employees or applicants who wish to review appropriate portions of these affirmative action programs may schedule an appointment to do so by contacting Human Resources at the Buies Creek campus, during normal business hours.
