Faculty Fellow or Assistant Professor - Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Niagara University College of Nursing is seeking outstanding diverse and inclusive nursing faculty candidates for the RN to BSN completion program.

Faculty positions are full-time and based on Niagara University Lay Teachers Association (NULTA) requirements. The successful candidates will engage in excellence in academic endeavors including class instruction, clinical expertise, scholarly accomplishments and service based on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) standards.

These faculty positions will facilitate student learning, identify the various means through which students learn, and support the students' progress through the nursing program.

The successful candidates will encourage and cultivate an ethos of learning where mutual respect and responsibility for the student experience is highly regarded.

Minimum Qualifications :

• A current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State
• A Master's Degree in Nursing
• A demonstrated record of professional and clinical nursing experience, classroom instruction, clinical and / or academic research and publication, service to nursing and scholarly development

Preferred Qualifications :

• At least 5 years' clinical experience as a registered professional nurse
• At least 2 years' experience of classroom instruction, content and syllabi development and the management of student performance
• At least 2 years' experience of academic nursing instructional experience

Duties and Responsibilities

• Faculty Fellow (NULTA)
• Instruction :
• Fulfills educator role which aligns with the Niagara University College of Nursing model of curricula, student instruction and learning
• Plans and prepares classes using effective and adaptive strategies to engage students
• Maintains current knowledge of Niagara University and the College of Nursing academic and attendance policies
• Actively engage in classroom instruction based on selected / assigned courses
• Student Engagement
• Supports and engages students to build confidence and competencies in preparing them for a baccalaureate level education
• Designs classroom experience through the implementation of innovative lesson plans, integration of current content matter which meet the NCSBN standards
• Establishes and maintains a classroom environment conducive to student learning and development
• Maintains accurate student records based on assignments, testing modalities and assessment of student knowledge acquisition
• Submits student grades in a timely manner
• Professional Faculty Role
• Participates in processes to provide students with support and guidance in their academic plan through advisement and coaching as appropriate
• Collaborates with School of Nursing faculty colleagues in the discussion, development, evaluation and implementation of identified courses to promote consistency in instruction and learning
• Participates in professional development of self and colleagues involving instruction, nursing skills, attendance at University activities, in academic committees and faculty / staff meetings, curricula development, attendance at conferences, and educational seminars and sessions

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Niagara University is a Catholic University run by the Vincentian order and is located in Western New York on the Niagara River gorge.

Regardless of religious affiliation, all faculty members are expected to respect and support the University's mission.

The College of Nursing is approved by the New York State Education Department and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

To learn more about the College of Nursing visit http : / / www.niagara.edu .

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