Nursing Instructor

Job Posting:

JR100618 Nursing Instructor (Open)

Department:

Nursing Program-Undergraduate Level, PM

Position Type:

Regular

Open Date:

12-12-2024

Close Date:

Salary Range $62,185 - $77,136

Job Description:

Salisbury University is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time tenure-track (FTTT) faculty position in the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.

Area of Specialization:

Adult Health, Psychiatric Mental Health, Pediatrics, Maternity, and/or Community Health.

Primary Job Duties:

• Participate in the development, teaching, organization, and evaluation of courses in Adult Health, Psychiatric Mental Health, Pediatrics, Maternity, and/or Community Health (both didactic and clinical).
• Engage in the development, teaching, organization, and evaluation of clinical and didactic education for undergraduate and graduate nursing students.
• Advise and evaluate students in clinical settings, including conducting site visits to preceptor locations.
• Build and maintain collaborative interdisciplinary relationships within the school, college, university, and the community.
• Maintain an active scholarship program.
• Participate in faculty governance and provide service to the school, university, and the nursing profession.
• Develop and implement curricula to adequately prepare students for the challenges of nursing in various specialties.
• Support graduate nursing students in their capstone practicum and/or DNP projects, facilitating the transition from student to nurse leader.

Authority and Accountability:

This position reports to Dr. Debra Webster, Director of the School of Nursing. There is no budgetary responsibility or authority associated with this position.

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Nursing or a related field and a license to practice in Maryland or a compact state; OR a Master’s degree in Nursing with experience in adult health, psychiatric/mental health, pediatric, maternity, and/or community health nursing (hired at the rank of Instructor) with the expectation to complete a doctoral degree within five (5) years of appointment.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in Adult Health, Psych/Mental Health, Pediatrics, Maternity, and/or Community Health.
• Proficiency in professional oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to cultural competencies and promotion of inclusion and diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Nursing or a related field or current enrollment in a doctoral program.
• Advanced certification in adult health, psych/mental health, pediatrics, maternity, community health, nursing education, or related areas.
• Previous experience teaching nursing students.

Additional Job Information:

To be considered an applicant, you must apply online and submit the following:

• A letter of interest.
• Curriculum vitae.
• A statement of teaching philosophy.
• A brief statement on how your teaching and/or clinical practice, research, and/or service demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• A brief statement on how your teaching and/or clinical practice, research, and/or service demonstrates a commitment to interprofessional practice.
• The names and contact information of at least three (3) professional references.

The position is a full-time, exempt, state role with comprehensive benefits.

Priority will be given to applicants who apply by December 16, 2024. However, the position will remain open until filled.

Diversity and inclusion are core values of Salisbury University. We strive to create a truly diverse and inclusive environment where the richness of ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives of our community is harnessed to create value for our institution, today and in the future. To this end, the University recruits exceptional and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across Maryland, the United States, and around the world, supporting all members of the University community as they work together to achieve institutional goals and vision. To learn more about the University’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus, please visit http://www.salisbury.edu/equity/ .