Assistant Professor of Nursing

See 12-month description for Assistant Professor of Nursing with preferred Women's Health/Maternity experience: Apply Here: https://www.marian.edu/human-resources/

Description

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University’s Leighton School of Nursing is seeking an Assistant Professor (12 month) for the bachelors of science nursing (BSN) program. Faculty in the Leighton School of Nursing (LSON) promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by actively engaging in course deliver, responsible assessment, planning, implementation, grading, course development, student examinations, and evaluation of assigned courses. The Nursing Faculty evaluates the performance of students with a focus on a student retention and successful obtainment of the RN licensure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
• Participate in all responsibilities of teaching courses, including student orientation, grading assignments, discussion posts, exams, clinical skills learning, stimulation, and any other course assessments.
• Participate in all aspects of test review for assigned courses.
• Participate in all course responsibilities and assignments related to teaching, grading, assessing courses, retaining students, and contributing actively, whether teaching in a team or as an individual
• Grading assignments, proctor exams, review tests and engage in course delivery.
• Teach a full-time teaching load which may consists of a combination of on-campus or online didactic and clinical
• Participate in all aspects of facilitating test proctoring, test item writing, proctoring, and test review
• Create lectures, content, and materials for courses
• Promote retention and persistence of students through calling, emailing, and other forms of engagement.
• Participate in test reviews, standardized testing reviews, to prepare students appropriately for course success and NCLEX testing
• Attend pinning ceremonies and other events and activities as assigned
• Submit midterm and final grades on time
• Act as mentor and role model for students in classroom and clinical, including Skills Lab and Simulation Lab.
• Facilitate learning of relevant course material.
• Evaluate students’ academic and clinical performance.
• Maintain office hours weekly for student consultations.
• Maintain accurate scholastic records and abide by FERPA policies
• Show evidence of professional development through activities such as continuing education, certifications, professional organizations, volunteering at a free clinic, etc.
• If outside employment in an educational or clinical setting is desired, it must not conflict with duties within LSON.
• Participate in MU and LSON committees as part of faculty service and to contribute to the MU strategic plan, mission, and vision.
• Participate in activities to maintain accreditation and state board of nursing standards.
• Ensure continued program quality and productivity through participation in Systematic Program Assessment.
• Participate in recruitment, admission, and enrollment activities.
• Foster open communication with all departments within the institution to facilitate negotiations and good working relationships.
• Teach course in accordance with the class schedule and course syllabi.
• Role model professional behaviors in all work-related settings.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with professional and health care agencies.
• Represent the nursing department in relevant community functions.
• Participate in activities to promote the profession of nursing
• Encourage students to participate in test reviews and utilize NCLEX preparation exams and learning resources. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

University Expectations: 

• Knowledge of and a commitment to the mission of Marian University
• Adheres to Marian University’s policies and procedures
• Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students subordinates, and supervisors
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues
• Meets department productivity standards
• Participates in developing department goals, objective, and systems
• Assists to establish department measurements that align and support the accomplishment of the University’s strategic goals
• Adheres to the department budget

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University. Must be willing and able to advance the University mission. 
• An earned doctorate degree in nursing is preferred. Candidates with a Master’s Degree in Nursing and either proven or presumptive potential to obtain an appropriate terminal degree to be considered. Academic Rank will be determined by experience in the assigned area of responsibility and credentials. 
• Current unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana.  RN licensure. Eligible to hold a Compact License or licenses in additional states as required to teach online for partner sites. 
• Minimum of three years’ experience in the practice of nursing required and prior academic teaching at undergraduate level preferred.  
• Experience in Women's Health/OB strongly preferred 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. 

For Consideration All Applications Require:

1. Cover Letter
2. Current resume or CV
3. Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
4. Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.

Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

https://www.marian.edu/faith

Essential Functions:

Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis. Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to clients, work teams, and coworkers. Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Limitations and Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or signify can’t risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and States Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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