What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor of Nursing position at NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY?
Position Summary
Teach and develop courses nursing programs to include courses delivered by asynchronous distance education; advise students, and engage in development of outcomes assessment. Serve on university committees and participate in accreditation activities and faculty meetings (may be in person once or twice per year). Position will be open until filled.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and provide instruction that is learner-centered and promotes participation in the learning process, emphasizing critical thinking concepts.
- Provide mentoring and support of adjunct faculty.
- Initiate and maintain active participation in professional development opportunities that encompass the discipline of nursing, and teaching effectiveness.
- Collaborate with administration and faculty in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of curriculum and learning outcomes of the program.
- Work with advisory committee to identify and meet the needs of the community pertaining to nursing subject matter and courses.
- Participate in accreditation processes.
- Participate in any necessary face to face orientations for students.
- Maintain active participation in teaching, scholarly activity, professional practice, and service to the university and community.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Nursing. Current unencumbered RN licensure.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in nursing or related field.
- Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Family Nurse Practitioner.
- Experience with asynchronous education technology.
- Experience in nursing program curriculum development and outcomes assessment.
- Experience in supervision of nursing doctoral projects.
- Licensure in the State of New Mexico
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
- Evidence of a willingness to develop new knowledge and clinical skills as required by curriculum, which is highly responsive to a rapidly changing and demanding job market.