Core Faculty - Nursing; FNP

Overview

The mission of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is the development of professional health care practitioners through innovation, individualized, and quality classroom, clinical, and distance education.

USAHS seeks a dynamic, innovative faculty member for a full‑time Core Faculty position in the nursing programs. Responsibilities will include teaching activities primarily in one or more of the following:
Master of Science in Nursing program, Family Nurse Practice specialty courses, Psychiatry Mental Health specialty courses, and Doctor of Nurse Practice program.

• Effectively use online technology and resources, providing informed feedback and critique in a thoughtful, well‑written and timely manner.
• Optimize the online environment to be conducive to student learning by developing creative, challenging, and evidence‑based learning opportunities.
• Use learning assessment information to improve teaching and curriculum; participate in quality improvement initiatives to meet program and institutional goals.
• Adhere to all USAHS faculty expectations, which are clearly set forth at the start of employment.
• Uphold expectations of masters/doctoral level work with respect to program and course learning outcomes.
• Participate in a culture of assessment of academic integrity, effectiveness and doctoral quality teaching and learning.
• Teach three to four assigned courses/sections per trimester in accordance with faculty expectations and handbook outline.
• Effectively supervise scholarly projects and practicum experiences.
• Participate in residency experiences as assigned (may require travel).

• Establish and implement an approved scholarship plan/faculty development plan as required by accreditation and university standards.
• Stay current with clinical practice and evidence that support content area expertise, professional growth, and professional certification and licensure requirements.
• Disseminate scholarly work consistent with university policies and accreditation expectations.
• Demonstrate commitment to scholarly advancement through research, written artifacts, scholarly inquiry, and presentations at state, national, and international professional events (minimum one per year).

• Serve on programmatic and university committees as assigned.
• Actively participate in professional association(s).
• Serve as university liaison in community and/or professional activities.
• Use release time that enhances the program (e.g., clinical practice, consultation, advanced degree attainment, research, service) as approved by the program director.
• Participate in university governance, curriculum planning, and functions to support development and growth of the institution.
• Participate in a minimum of two to three committees and attend all university functions as assigned.

• Perform course coordinator and lead instructor roles as assigned; work collaboratively with team members.
• Advise students on academic, professional, and personal issues while providing referrals when appropriate.
• Provide other administrative duties as assigned.
• Complete annual self‑evaluation of faculty performance and set goals for the next year in collaboration with program director and engage in faculty development opportunities to meet performance goals.

• Promote professionalism by modeling and encouraging such behaviors inside and outside the classroom setting.
• Support and exemplify the university’s core values.
• Actively engage in interprofessional collaboration activities.
• Uphold and enforce student and faculty handbook policies and university policies/procedures.

• Committed to Mission and Values – Has a clear understanding of institution’s mission and values and passion for facilitating learning.
• Contribute Knowledge to the Discipline – Compelled by opportunity to contribute through research, scholarship, professional practice or creativity.
• Accountable – Takes personal responsibility for own goals and outcomes to ensure student success. Establishes clear expectations, follows through on commitments, and holds students accountable for…