What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Faculty position at American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)?
Description
Responsibilities:
Education & Experience:
Faculty School/Institution Touro University Job Location Great Falls, MT
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing curriculum across online, classroom, simulation, and clinical settings.
- Fulfill assigned teaching responsibilities and prepare course syllabi each semester.
- Assess student academic and clinical performance, providing timely, constructive feedback.
- Maintain an active presence in hybrid learning environments and attend required campus activities.
- Provide academic advising, mentoring, and guidance to support student success and professional development.
- Promote student engagement and meaningful faculty-student interaction.
- Maintain course materials, student evaluations, and required program documentation.
- Attend faculty meetings, committee meetings, departmental functions, and university events.
- Collaborate with faculty, leadership, and clinical partners to assess program outcomes and support continuous improvement.
- Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and commitment to nursing education.
- Maintain clinical expertise through professional development, scholarly activities, conferences, and seminars.
Education & Experience:
- Master's degree in Nursing required; PhD or DNP preferred.
- Active, unencumbered RN license or eligibility for Montana licensure required.
- Clinical and academic expertise in nursing required.
- Experience teaching foundational nursing sciences or clinical instruction preferred.
- Previous nursing education experience, preferably in online or hybrid settings.
- Strong clinical knowledge and commitment to nursing education.
- Ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage teaching, advising, and administrative duties.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, online learning platforms, and instructional technology.
- Ability to develop curriculum, evaluate student learning, and contribute to program assessment.
- Commitment to professional growth, scholarship, and effective communication with students and colleagues.
- Attend required on-campus faculty and committee meetings, informational sessions, and institutional events.
- Participate in week-long program intensives up to five times per semester.
- Attend commencement ceremonies and other required university activities.
- Ability to sit, stand, and use computers and standard office equipment for extended periods.
- Ability to read digital and printed instructional materials.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, grasp, push, pull, and lift or move weight up to human body weight when simulating clinical scenarios.
Faculty School/Institution Touro University Job Location Great Falls, MT