What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty Position for Nursing position at William Carey University?
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Associate Dean for the Campus of the School of Nursing, the Faculty will provide instruction in one or more nursing courses as it applies to the discipline of nursing. The candidate may have other responsibilities commensurate with rank and experience. The candidate is expected to assist the School of Nursing through contributions in service, professional development/scholarship, and recruitment as facilities and space permit.
Duties and Responsibilities
This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Duties and responsibilities listed are essential job functions and exclude functions which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities listed below should be performed in an effective and efficient manner. These criteria are guidelines for evaluation and retention of Nursing Faculty commensurate with rank and experience. Faculty desiring promotion must demonstrate behaviors identified for the rank desired.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching
- As assigned, routinely facilitate theory and clinical learning for students enrolled in the William Carey University Nursing program(s). (Due to WCU multi-campus environment, School of Nursing faculty are required to routinely travel, and are responsible for ensuring personal transportation to/from theory and clinical assignments.)
- Supervise patient care administered by students including, but not limited to, all medication administration, treatments, and plans of care.
- Evaluate/Counsel student performance and progress.
- Utilize technology to enhance instruction.
- Maintain theory and clinical competence in assigned area(s) of teaching responsibility.
- Assist the School of Nursing in implementing the nursing program in accordance with state and national accreditation standards.
- Perform role in accordance with state and national accreditation requirements, as well as requirements for the role of the Registered Nurse by the states of Louisiana and Mississippi.
Scholarship
- Participate actively and effectively in the department and university, offering good insights, creative suggestions, and constructive criticisms.
- Adheres to state and national accreditation standards
- Participate in required scholarly activities annually.
Service to the University
- Assist the university in implementing the Statement of Purpose.
- Assist the university in implementing the long-range institutional and financial plans.
- Participate in required recruitment events
- Serve on one school of nursing committee(s) and/or university committee(s) as assigned
Service to the Community
- Participates in discussions/presentations/consultations to civic, professional, or other community groups
- Participates at the local level in academic, community, and/or professional organizations
- Participates in health-related activities to benefit the public (e.g. health fair, continuing education offerings)
Christian Commitment
- Consistently reflect Christian integrity and values to colleagues and students
- Participate in spiritual emphases of events of the university
- Support the Christian mission of the university
Required Qualifications:
- Current, unencumbered registered nurse license in Mississippi and Louisiana with no pending legal or State Board of Nursing actions
- Evidence of continuing competence in teaching, scholarship, service, and clinical practice
Preferred Qualifications
- Academic preparation Doctorate in Nursing
- Teaching experience University-level nursing education experience
Physical Demands
- Must possess the physical ability to actively facilitate student learning in the classroom and clinical environment for extended periods of time (up to 12 hours) including have strength and agility to assist with patient transfers in the clinical setting.
- Must possess the physical ability to function in the role of a registered nurse in the clinical setting. Candidate will need to provide evidence of a current health assessment verifying physical ability to perform in the nursing faculty role.
- Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting (sit or stand for extended period of time, up to 4 hours), and to use standard office equipment including a phone, computer, and 10-key calculator.
- Must have vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to effectively communicate in person and over the telephone.
- Must have the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time (up to four hours
