Faculty: Graduate Nursing

Position Summary

Concordia University Wisconsin seeks applicants for a full-time faculty position in the Graduate Nursing Program, based on the Mequon, Wisconsin campus. The successful candidate will be responsible for didactic teaching in the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Direct-Entry MSN (DE-MSN) programs, with potential additional instruction based on the School of Nursing needs. This is a 12-month contract with the University.

The position reports to the non-traditional and graduate director of the School of Nursing Program.

• Teach didactic courses in the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Direct-Entry MSN (DE-MSN) program with potential additional instruction based on School of Nursing needs.
• Develop and update course syllabi, lesson plans, and teaching materials for assigned courses, reflecting course objectives and program outcomes.
• Provide timely feedback on student assignments and communicate frequently and proactively with students throughout the course.
• Adhere to School of Nursing (SON) grading and other policies per CUW and SON faculty handbooks.
• Evaluate and make recommendations regarding curriculum and course materials.

• Provide oversight and evaluation of students' practicum experiences.
• Initiate new clinical sites and relationships, working with healthcare and academic partners.
• Review clinical proposals for the PMHNP students and work closely with the Graduate Clinical Coordinator to make sure placements are appropriate.

• Engage in a program of scholarship, consistent with the University's definition, in an area of clinical or educational/teaching expertise.
• Disseminate scholarship findings in a peer-reviewed venue consistent with the University's expectations.

• Provide service to the SON and University as expected for rank.
• Actively participate in program and SON business and initiatives.
• Engage in professional and community service as defined in the Faculty Handbook.

• Work collaboratively with other faculty and staff to carry out the business of the SON and Graduate Program.
• Maintain current knowledge of professional nursing practice and evidence-based pedagogy within the area of teaching responsibility.
• Assist with student recruitment.
• Coordinate the PMHNP program with responsibility for assessment and curriculum of that program.

• Previous teaching in a graduate nursing program and online teaching (preferred).
• Current clinical practice and knowledge of research evidence within the areas of teaching responsibility.
• All Concordia University faculty are members of Christian congregations; membership in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) is preferred.
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS).

• Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with a dual certificate as a Psychiatric/Mental Health NP.
• Earned doctorate in nursing.
• Current licensure to practice professional nursing in Wisconsin, or eligibility for licensure.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a nurse practitioner.
• Experience with academic program development.

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This is a full-time, exempt (salary) faculty position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Academic rank as designated by the President. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

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