Assistant Professor of Graduate Nursing

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Position Title

Position Title Assistant Professor of Graduate Nursing

Position Control Number

Position Control Number F01061

Type of Position

Type of Position Faculty

Position Status

Position Status Full-time

Campus

Campus Western University Campus-Pomona, CA

Position Location

Position Location California

Department

Department 1802-College of Graduate Nursing

Job Summary

This is a College of Graduate Nursing Faculty-level position within Western University of Health Science and is offered in conjunction with an administrative appointment. Together, the faculty role of Assistant Professor of Graduate Nursing ( PCN F01061) and the administrative role ( PCN 100080) comprise a full-time position (1.0 FTE ).

The salary range listed in this posting represents the total compensation for the combined Faculty and Administrative responsibilities. Please refer to the corresponding job posting under our Faculty jobs section for details on the additional assignment.

Serve as an Assistant Professor in the Master of Science in Nursing – Entry ( MSN
-E) program in the College of Graduate Nursing. The faculty member will be expected to teach in the CGN programs, conduct scholarly and research activities in areas of expertise, provide institutional and community service, participate in College committees and activities, and maintain professional competency.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Expertise and knowledge of entry level nursing and advanced practice of nursing.
• Ability to design, implement and evaluate courses, lectures and seminars and evaluate student achievement.
• Knowledge of basic and advanced clinical skills required of nurses in multiple settings.
• Maintain accurate records and reports of clinical and didactic performance of students.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of health professionals that contribute to the clinical/didactic education of nursing students.
• Work effectively with colleagues, staff and administration to advance the mission of the institution.
• Demonstrate basic computer literacy and skills in emerging teaching technologies.
• Willingness to remain flexible and adapt to the changing technological advancements associated with delivering curriculum.
• Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Education:

• Must possess a Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution.

• Must possess a current and valid license as a registered nurse.

• Two years clinical experience.

Education:

Experience:

• Two years teaching experience in nursing education.
• Specialty in Pediatric, Mental Health or Medical-Surgical Nursing.

• Prefer specialty certification.

Teaching:

• Teach in the MSN
  -E program with a clinical focus in Medical-Surgical, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, or Mental Health specialty. May be assigned to teach in other CGN programs.
• Facilitate student centered learning in theory, lab, and in clinical practice in BRN
  -approved content area.
• Advise and guide students to gain success as nursing students and new nurses.
• Assess and evaluate clinical preceptors and clinical education sites. Perform clinical site visits, and mentor students in the clinical setting.
• Teach in other Western University programs to promote inter-professional education.

Service:

• Attend and participate in College and University functions, Commencement, Convocation, White Coat, Pinning, etc.
• Participate in institutional and college activities and decision-making which may include:
  • Curriculum development or evaluation.
  • CGN and University committees.
  • Formal and informal…