Full-time Faculty - School of Nursing, College of Health Sciences

The Full-Time Nursing Faculty position for the BSN Program is a 12-month on-campus position [including didactic (in-person and/or virtual), laboratory (in-person and/or virtual), and clinical responsibilities (in-person)].  The faculty will facilitate the learning experience for the students by: engaging students in rich discussions; providing timely, relevant, clear feedback; analyzing and evaluating student performance; as well as encouraging, mentoring, and coaching students throughout the program.   

Education: Must hold a Master of Science in Nursing degree or higher (Doctorate in Nursing or related field preferred)

Experience: 

 ● Minimum of two years of Nursing experience 

 ● At least one year of full-time nursing education experience highly preferred; preference given to candidates with online teaching experience 

 Qualifications: Must have an active unencumbered Nursing license (or eligibility for licensure) in the state of Tennessee

• Facilitate learning: 
  • Create a nourishing teaching and learning environment
  • Assume total responsibility for teaching assignment in close cooperation with other faculty and the Executive Nursing Leadership Team
  • Select learning activities, audiovisual materials, textbooks, library references, computer software and other course materials to facilitate student learning
  • Maintain 30 credit-hour teaching load throughout the calendar year
• Facilitate learner development and socialization:
  • Orient students to the course, the current LMS, and other necessary learning modalities 
  • Report to Executive Nursing Leadership Team all incidents related to students in the classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical area
  • Keep Executive Nursing Leadership Team informed as to progress and serious problems of students
  • Assist in student recruitment and admission activities as designated by the Executive Nursing Leadership Team 
  • Participate in student career development by providing advisement, mentoring, and references
• Use assessment and evaluation strategies:
  • Evaluate students and provide feedback in a fair, consistent and timely manner
  • Maintain up-to-date files on all details of the portion of the teaching program delegated to him/her. File remains a part of the School of Nursing on termination of contract
  • Maintain confidential student records
• Participate in curriculum design and evaluation of program outcomes:
  • Assist in the process of evaluation of student learning outcomes and program outcomes and the accreditation process as needed 
  • Participate in development, maintenance, and evaluation of curriculum and program policies as needed
• Pursue systematic self-evaluation and improvement in the academic nurse educator role:
  • Maintain clinical relevance in area of expertise through practice, continuing education, and/or professional development
  • Participate in professional development activities to build skill set in the role of the academician and nurse educator
  • Serve as a resource person and role model for students, staff, and other faculty
  • Complete program and university self-evaluations annually or as requested
• Function as a change agent and leader:
  • Serve on School of Nursing, College, and University Committees as appropriate and/or appointed by the Executive Director of the School of Nursing, and/or the Dean of the College of Health Sciences
  • Participate in service activities to the School of Nursing, the university, and the community
  • Participate in special projects and programs that assist with marketing and recruitment 
• Engage in scholarship of teaching:
  • Collaborate with other departments and/or colleges within the University as needed 
  • Maintain clinical relevance in area of expertise through practice, continuing education, and/or professional development 
  • Participate in professional development activities to build skill set in the role of the academician and nurse educator 
• Function effectively within the organizational environment and academic community
  • Accept and uphold the mission and philosophy of the University, the School of Nursing, and the BSN Program
  • Participate in commencement activities in December and/or May per the University Faculty Handbook 
  • Carry out other assignments as requested by Executive Nursing Leadership Team  

*Your application will not be considered complete until all three of your references have submitted their formal letters of recommendation: two academic or work-related letters, and one faith-related letter.*