Assistant​/Associate Professor of Nursing

• Employee Type FTF
• Required Degree Masters
• Manage Others Yes

Description

This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Nursing, the Dean of the School of Health and Science, and the Vice President of Academic Affairs .

Adjunct and clinical faculty who may be assigned within a course.

Works from an office at Crown College. Regular attendance on campus to complete job duties is required. Equipment used includes, but is not limited to, personal computer and related software, printer, copy machines, Nursing Simulation Lab equipment and tools related to undergraduate teaching and research. Travel to clinical sites will also be required.

• Teach courses within the prescribed nursing curriculum utilizing a variety of teaching methodologies to engage students in the learning process. A normal teaching load is 24 credits each year.
• Teaching in simulation lab
• Facilitate student development of knowledge, skills, and demeanor required for professional practice as a nurse.
• Supervise students in clinical settings.
• Advise students in the Department of Nursing.
• Stay abreast of scholarly developments in specific and relevant fields as well as current teaching methodologies, curriculum development, and assessment.
• Contribute to the field of nursing and/or the profession of college-level teaching.
• Participate in measures to maintain compliance with Minnesota State Board of Nursing and Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
• Support the mission, goals and objectives of Crown College.
• Engage in general faculty responsibilities that include:
• Participation in department and faculty meetings,
• Care of students,
• Crown College committee assignments, and
• At least 10 hours of scheduled office hours on campus per week to be available to students.

• Demonstrated experience and expertise teachingnursing courses at the college level.
• Demonstrated experience in simulation labs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an enthusiasm for working with students pursuing higher education.
• Established ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Demonstrate excellence and professionalism in spoken, written and electronic communication skills when with prospective and current students, faculty, and staff, as well as clinical agency representatives.
• Ability to integrate collegiate teaching and the Christian faith.
• Experience evaluating students’ work and reporting results promptly.
• Agreement and personal alignment with the Crown College Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.
• Must be a committed Christian who is active in a local church

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stamina to stand for extended periods of time (in the classroom, in the simulation lab, and in clinical settings).
• Mobility to allow for safe movement within lab and clinical environments.
• Hand and arm (or equivalent) dexterity adequate to allow for patient care, safe use of equipment, and extensive use of a keyboard for data entry.
• Vocal strength to speak clearly in a classroom and lab for extended periods of time.
• Vision adequate for frequent viewing of computer screens and safe use and supervision of equipment and materials.
• Body strength to frequently lift and/ or move up to ten (10) pounds.

• Master of Science in Nursing or equivalent degree
• Relevant experience as a nurse
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Certification (or equivalent).
• Experience using computer technology in the teaching/learning process

• Earned DNP, PhD in Nursing or other equivalent terminal degree.
• Experience as a nurse in OB, acute medical/surgical, ICU, Emergency, or related area.
• Unencumbered RN Licensure in Minnesota
• 3+ years of full-time teaching experience, especially in Christian higher education
• Familiarity and/or experience with standards and assessments, especially related to the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the Minnesota Board of Nursing
• Experience with advising

Crown College offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package for full-time staff and faculty, designed to support the health, well-being, and financial future of our employees. Benefits include medical coverage through Medica, dental coverage through Delta Dental, and vision coverage through Eye Med. Employees also receive employer-paid basic life insurance equal to one times their annual salary, subject to policy limits, with optional voluntary benefits including supplemental life insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and short-term disability coverage.

A Health Savings Account (HSA) is available for…