Assistant Professor of Nursing

The Assistant Professor of Nursing (non-Nurse Practitioner) position is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Hood College's Department of Nursing within the Ruth Whitaker Holmes School of Behavioral and Health Sciences. Nursing faculty are responsible for curriculum development, course coordination and instruction, evaluation of student progress, student advisement, service to the college, department and profession, and scholarship of discovery, practice, and / or teaching.

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide competent instruction in the clinical and theoretical area of nursing that includes student evaluation and advising in didactic and clinical practice.
• Maintain high standards and promote excellence in education.
• Teach across multiple areas with a focus on fundamentals of nursing practice, medical and surgical nursing of adults, health assessment, pathophysiology and pharmacology.
• Promote student development through enrichment and mentoring experiences.
• Participate in and contribute to the team-teaching of classroom and clinical courses and model team-enhancing behavior for students.
• Promote positive and productive relationships with service area hospitals, clinics, businesses, industries, and agencies.
• Provide service, including committee membership, at the program, department, and college levels as applicable.
• Continue professional development in scholarship, teaching, and community service.
• Maintain clinical expertise and professional knowledge.
• Provide curriculum instruction and program development.

Qualifications

We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College's mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education

An unencumbered license as a registered nurse eligible to practice in the state of Maryland and teaching experience in nursing are required. If candidate is an APRN, current certification and practice experience is required. A doctoral degree in a nursing field is required. A background in teaching a variety of nursing courses is preferred.

Technology Skills

Proficient in MS Office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), e-mail and use of internet. Ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications.

Language Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from both external and internal customers both in person and by phone. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Proficient with statistical and financial concepts. Must have the ability to apply those concepts to tracking, projections, goal setting, and interpreting reports. Must be able to draw conclusions from reports and make cost-effective decisions regarding programs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to work independently and as a member of a group in developing and executing project plans. Ability to work in the theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.

Compensation

The salary for this position ranges from $72,000 to $80,000 depending on circumstances including an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, training, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation for work completed beyond the minimum contracted teaching load may be provided. Hood College has provided a compensation range representing its good faith estimate of what the College may pay for the position at the time of posting. The College may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. Hood College offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefits. Learn more about Hood College

To Apply

We invite qualified candidates to apply on-line via our electronic application which requires submission of a rsum and three professional references.

Hood College is committed to diversity in its faculty and staff and subscribes to a policy of hiring only individuals legally eligible to work in the United States. EOE / AAP / M / F / Vet / Disability Employer

Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, religion, or age in recruitment, admission and access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs, services, benefits, or activities as required by applicable laws including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and students. Inquiries about discrimination or reasonable accommodation should be referred to the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator at Alumnae Hall, 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD. 21701 (AD 312), (301) 696-3592. For complete information on Hood College's nondiscrimination policy, please visit http : / / www.hood.edu / non-discrimination /

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Salary : $72,000 - $80,000