Nursing Faculty

At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we’ve dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student‑first mindset.

Nursing faculty are responsible for engaging in the full scope of the academic nurse educator role. Responsibilities include facilitating learning and learner development; using assessment and evaluation strategies; participating in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; evaluating program outcomes; ongoing development of the nurse educator role; engaging in scholarship; developing and functioning as a leader and change agent; and functioning within the educational environment.

This role must be fulfilled under the rules and regulations of state and federal regulatory and accrediting bodies.

• Creates an environment that facilitates learning and achieving desired student learning and program outcomes.
• Implements various teaching strategies appropriate to learner needs, desired learner outcomes, content, and context.
• Helps students develop as nurses and integrate the values and behaviors expected of those who fulfill that role.
• Uses a variety of strategies to assess and evaluate student learning in all settings (classroom, lab, or clinical) and all domains (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective) of learning.
• Analyzes student assessment and evaluation data to inform decision‑making in continuous course improvement.
• Implements a curriculum with clearly articulated program student learning outcomes (PSLOs), using them to organize the curriculum, guide the delivery of instruction, direct learning activities, and evaluate student progress.
• Designs and implements program assessments that promote continuous quality improvement of all aspects of the program.
• Participates in professional development activities that increase socialization to and effectiveness of the faculty role.
• Maintains professional practice knowledge and expertise in areas of responsibility needed to help students prepare for contemporary nursing practice.
• Demonstrates commitment to the College’s mission and values of inspiring and fostering excellence, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity.
• Other essential responsibilities as outlined by the applicable state board of nursing.

• Active, Current, Unencumbered Licensure:
  Applicable state as a Registered Nurse and per the State Board of Nursing.
• Education
  
  Qualifications:
  
  A minimum of a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree is required. BSN‑prepared nurses may be considered depending on the campus’ needs.
• Experiential
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, as required by the State Board of Nursing.

If performing nursing duties related to clinical instruction (especially patient contact) hazards may include needle sticks, blood and bodily fluid exposure, or any other hazard a Registered Nurse might be exposed to in the normal performance of nursing care. The position requires mental activity, reading, planning, preparing, evaluating, and decision making. Physical demands in the classroom and office are minimal and are considered sedentary work with occasional lifting and/or carrying such articles as records, files, and books (10 pounds maximum).

Operation of standard office equipment such as phone, computer, classroom projector, Scantron, and printer/scanner occurs on a frequent basis. Physical demands in the clinical area may include lifting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, bending, or any other related activity to patient care. The position requires regular attendance, and may require evening or weekend hours, and travel to clinical sites and extended classrooms.

• Full‑time faculty are eligible for a 90% tuition discount for Galen’s Academic Leadership MSN and DNP programs.
• Certification renewal and exam reimbursement.
• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or with a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free…