Assistant Professor 9 Mo

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Position Summary:

A nursing faculty member will be responsible for curriculum, instruction (classroom, lab, and clinical), and will be an integral part of the student's educational experience. The faculty member will provide engaged instruction; develop curricula; conduct program, course, and student outcomes assessment; and advise and support students. A faculty member will engage in professional work to advance the department’s mission. Average workload: 12 – 15 workload units.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge and clinical expertise in teaching assigned nursing courses (clinical and didactic).
• Collaboratively works with faculty, students, and staff in facilities to ensure positive clinical learning experiences for student nurses.
• Provides student advisement, holds weekly office hours and counsels student advisees as needed.
• Assumes leadership roles with faculty in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of curriculum.
• Communicate with department chair and colleagues regarding student issues and progression in the program.
• Seeks leadership roles within the nursing program, College of Aviation, Science and Nursing, and University committees.
• Engages in scholarship and service to forward the discipline of Nursing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Quality:
  Accuracy. Supports improvement and innovation in the workplace. Demonstrates awareness of and supports the nursing program and HSU operating goals through participation in quality improvement and departmental activities. Uses feedback to improve performance.
• Job Knowledge:
  Skills. Demonstrates the ability to learn. Keeps abreast of developments in their clinical nursing field, educational pedagogy, and instructional technologies. Understands how the job relates to others, the relationship of the nursing program to University committees. Uses resources efficiently.
• Problem Solving:
  Teamwork. Takes initiative to identify and solve problems. Identifies problems in a timely manner. Analyzes information and develops alternative solutions. Resolves problems early and works well in groups.
• Communication:
  Establishes and maintains open communications to enhance team effort. Presents a personal and positive model of the nursing program and HSU to students, visitors, fellow faculty and staff, and the general public. Verbal and writing ability. Good listening. Keeps others informed.
• Initiative:
  Makes a continuous effort to identify opportunities to meet/exceed customer needs and expectations. Seeks increased responsibilities. Volunteers readily. Takes individual actions and calculated risks. Asks for help when needed.
• Adaptability:
  Demonstrates flexibility in response to unexpected changes in work volume, emergencies, staffing, scheduling, and student needs. Accepts criticism and feedback. Manages competing demands. Changes approach or method to best fit situation.
• Judgment:
  Makes decisions in a timely manner. Exhibits sound, accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasons for decisions. Follows due process in student assessments and grading.
• Cost Consciousness:
  Promotes cost effectiveness through the proper use and conservation of supplies and equipment. Identifies cost-saving measures.
• Cooperation:
  Establishes effective relationships within the nursing program, Henderson State University, and the surrounding healthcare community. Looks for opportunities to assist co-workers. Works collaboratively with all HSU programs. Exhibits a positive outlook and pleasant manner. Resolves conflicts.
• Dependability:
  Fulfills work schedule and commitments. Follows instructions. Takes responsibility for own actions. Commits to doing the best job possible. Keeps students and supervisors advised of class changes.
• Safety:
  Works in a safe manner. Maintains a safe and clean work environment. Reports needed repairs or potential hazards to the appropriate department as soon as identified. Reports all on-the-job injuries and seeks medical attention…