Core Faculty - Nursing; FNP

The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (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, the Family Nurse Practice role specialty courses, Psych Mental Health specialty courses and the Doctor of Nurse Practice program.

• Effectively and proficiently using online technology and resources including providing informed feedback and critique in a thoughtful, well-written and timely manner.
• Optimizing the online environment to be conducive to student learning by developing creative, challenging, and evidence-based learning opportunities.
• Uses learning assessment information to improve teaching and curriculum; participates in quality improvement initiatives to meet program and institutional goals.
• Adheres to all USAHS faculty expectations, which are clearly set forth to the faculty member at the start of his/her employment with the University.
• Upholds the expectations of masters/doctoral level work with respect to the program and course learning outcomes.
• Participates in a culture of assessment of academic integrity, effectiveness and doctoral quality teaching and learning.
• Teaches three to four assigned courses/sections per trimester in accordance with the faculty expectations and as outlined in the USAHS employee handbook.
• Effectively supervises scholarly projects and practicum experiences
• Participate in residency experiences as assigned (may require travel).

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

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

• Performs course coordinator and lead instructor roles as assigned; works collaboratively with members of the team.
• Advises students on academic, professional and/or personal issues while providing referrals when appropriate.
• Provides other administrative duties as assigned.
• Completes annual self-evaluation of faculty performance and sets goals for the next year in collaboration with the program director and is actively engaged in faculty development opportunities to meet performance goals.

• Promotes professionalism by modeling and encouraging such behaviors inside and outside the classroom setting.
• Supports and exemplifies the University’s core values.
• Actively engages in…