What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty, Doctorate of Nursing Practice and Family Nurse Practitioner Programs position at Lubbock Christian University?
Classification: Exempt
Division: Academics
Department: School of Nursing
Reports To: Executive Director, School of Nursing
Primary Function: Teaching in the DNP and FNP programs.
Position:
Faculty for the DNP and FNP Programs, tenure-track, eleven-month contract
Department of Nursing:
The School of Nursing has 125 majors and offers Integrated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN/BSN, Masters in Nursing Education/Leadership, Masters in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner, Post-MSN FNP Certification and Post-MSN Clinical DNP degrees.
Qualifications:
The School of Nursing seeks a highly qualified educator/scholar to teach in the FNP program and the Post-MSN Clinical Doctor of Nursing program. A successful applicant would serve as a full-time Nursing faculty member and teach various DNP and FNP courses.
An earned doctorate in nursing is required. Work experience as an advanced practice registered nurse with teaching experience at the college level are preferred. All qualified applicants must be professing Christians and be willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the university. Preference will be given to active, faithful members of a congregation of the Churches of Christ
Major Responsibilities:
Applicants must be committed to nursing education and show promise of becoming an exceptional teacher who values mentoring and advising students. A normal teaching load is twelve-hours per semester. Scholarly activity and service are also expected of the successful applicant.
In addition, successful applicants will be expected to:
- Advise and mentor students
- Assist with department class scheduling
- Assist with program assessment
- Assist with curriculum review and integration
- Work cooperatively with a small, dedicated, and close-knit faculty and staff
- Possess technology skills necessary to track student attendance and grades and develop online courses.
- Possess and exhibit qualities of professionalism, integrity, self-motivation, and a strong desire to guide students for lives of purpose and service
- Possess the attitudes, and skills necessary for effective teaching
Salary and Benefits:
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits available include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403-B retirement plan with a matching option, and tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
The University:
Founded in 1957 and located in Lubbock, Texas, LCU is affiliated with the Churches of Christ. LCU is accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Colleges and is a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities. Currently, 86 full-time faculty members serve approximately 1660 undergraduate and graduate students on the LCU campus located in west Lubbock. Lubbock is a vibrant city with a population of about 250,000. Lubbock is the educational, medical, retail and entertainment center of the southern high plains of Texas.
NOTE: All LCU employees are required to complete Title IX & Information Security (FERPA) training and Data Security Training at the time of new hire and on an annual basis thereafter. Some positions/departments may require additional training for security or data needs.
Disclaimer:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. LCU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Application Procedure:
Interested applicants must provide:
- An application online at https://lcu.edu/about-lcu/human-resources/apply-for-a-position/.
- A letter of interest,
- A current curriculum vita,
- Official transcripts of all university work,
- Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to Dr. Harrison.
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Four unique documents detailing the applicants:
- 1) philosophy of the integration of faith and learning,
- 2) philosophy of teaching,
- 3) philosophy of scholarly activity, and
- 4) philosophy of service
Email attachments to Dr. LaNell Harrison, Search Committee Chair, School of Nursing (lanell.harrison@lcu.edu).
The search begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled or closed. For most favorable consideration, please submit all documents listed above by May 15th, 2025.
Contact:
LaNell Harrison, PhD
Executive Director and Academic Chair
Department of Nursing
806-720-7680
lanell.harrison@LCU.edu
