What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Faculty position at University of Saint Mary?
The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 100 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, as well as online.
Essential Functions
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Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Essential Functions
- Prepare and teach a broad range of undergraduate and/or graduate level nursing courses.
- Evaluate and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and teaching methods as required in the maintenance of high-quality and relevant programs of study in nursing.
- Assist in the preparation of semester schedules, selections of textbooks/digital media, and program planning.
- Assist with program accreditation activities.
- Hold regularly scheduled office hours to advise and provide guidance to students in their pursuit of a degree.
- Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities as appropriate.
- Compile and administer examinations to assess student learning and progress.
- Maintain records as required for student attendance, advising and grading.
- Participate in campus and community events.
- Advise and/or work with student organizations as needed.
- Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.
- Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state of Kansas and Missouri or the ability to obtain such licensure prior to finalization of contract.
- MSN required, PhD or DNP preferred.
- Previous Clinical and teaching background with progressive experience in teaching in a university pre-licensure nursing program preferred.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact and effectively work and teach in a diverse environment.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to drive to various clinical sites it essential.
- Must successfully clear required background and drug screen as appropriate.
- Affinity with the overall values and mission of the University of Saint Mary and Division of Nursing.
Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references.
Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
