POSITION SUMMARY
This faculty member will serve as the Assistant Director and core faculty member in the Bachelor of Science in the School of Nursing. Additional responsibilities include serving on university committees, supporting departmental functions necessary for overall program assessment, strategic planning, accreditation, related administrative duties, and student advising.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
UNIVERSITY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Comply with university academic policies.
- Teach, govern, conduct classes, perform administrative functions, and other academic duties.
- Attend chapel services on a weekly basis.
- Attend the President’s Faculty and Staff meetings.
- Attend and participate in strategic planning events.
- Comply with human resources training expectations.
- Comply with Biblical standards of conduct in the office and classroom settings.
FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach the required number of credit hours per year as stated in the faculty contract.Attend regularly scheduled University faculty meetings.Participate in selected or assigned faculty-staff committees.TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach, on a full-time basis, in the School of Nursing.Assess student performance using appropriate rubrics or other forms of assessment.Utilize a variety of appropriate teaching strategies to promote students’ critical thinking skills, effective teaching-learning strategies, and student engagement in the learning process.PROGRAM CURRICULA
Maintain program and course integrity and rigor by developing instructional materials consistent with course objectives and program outcomes.Comply with assessment and evaluation policies and requirements related to students, courses, faculty, and programs.Align program goals and student learning outcomes in courses with accreditation and workforce requirements in mind.Assist in the preparation and presentation of Program ReviewsPROGRAM LEADERSHIP
Work supportively and cooperatively with the Director of Nursing and as part of a team to coordinate and support the AAS and BSN.Actively engage in promoting student retention, address student issues, and promote a conducive learning environment.Assist in evaluating entrance requirements and orientation of students into the AAS in Nursing and BSN Program.Create and implement ways for students to know their Assistant Director.Provide Program-focused instructional training to new full-time or part-time instructors.Assist with assigning instructors to courses.Implement a systematic process of observing and monitoring instructor performance.Hold regularly scheduled faculty meetings with instructors.Substitute for absent instructors in courses, labs, and clinicals as needed.Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with the Director of Nursing and team colleagues.Cultivate an open-door policy by providing office hours for student consultations on a weekly basis.Coordinate regular opportunities to assist students with problematic academic or program-related issues.Participate in Open Houses and New Student orientations.PROGRAM OPERATIONS
Review and approve / deny student academic requests in consultation with the Program Chair and Program Director.Consult with and work supportively / harmoniously with the Program Chair and team members.Maintain availability to colleagues, students, and prospective students.PROFESSIONAL-PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Engage in appropriate professional development and renewal activities related to Nursing.Maintain professional RN license.Maintain expertise and currency in the discipline.Sustain engagement in scholarly activities and / or research.QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and should possess the following :
Expertise in the discipline with strong organizational and teaching skills.Effective oral and written communication skills.Ability to network with state peers.Work in a supportive capacity with the Director of Nursing.Nurture strong working relationships as a team member.Create and encourage effective communication with colleagues and students.Able to answer questions and remedy complaints.Demonstrate open communication by collaborating on decision-making responsibilities.Help initiate and set goals for the program based on the university’s strategic objectives.Identify and develop processes and procedures to help meet program and university timelines.Demonstrate leadership and management skills appropriately and effectively.Ability to work as part of a team to coordinate and support programs within the School and the University.Ability to utilize appropriate, contemporary technologies and best practices in teaching.Adherence to the Christian objectives and policies of the University.EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE
Masters degree with a minimum of 18 graduate-level hours in Nursing or related coursework.Hold an RN license with at least 5 years of nursing experience.Experience teaching in higher education is strongly preferred.COMPUTER SKILLS
Must have current knowledge and advanced skills in Microsoft Office and / or Google Workspace applications.Experience with the use of an online learning management system (Canvas, D2L, Blackboard, etc.).Experience in web conferencing software (Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, etc.).PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Operate a computer with a keyboard, pointing device, web cam, and speakers.Stand and sit for extended periods of time.Walk around the classroom and to / from parking lots and buildings.Stand, bend, and crouch.Reach, grasp, move, and hold objects.Verbally express information or instructions.Lift, push, pull, and carry up to 20 pounds.Exercise clear vision at 20 inches or less and adjust focus.Judge distances and spatial relationships.WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
