Nursing Assistant Professor

Rockhurst University is seeking a Nursing Assistant Professor. The position will serve as a BSN and ABSN faculty member, teaching a diverse assignment of didactic courses, skills, labs, clinicals, immersions, and simulation experiences. It will report directly to the BSN and ABSN Program Directors. Rockhurst is a welcoming and inclusive private Catholic, Jesuit institution with a strong mission aligned with the core values of nursing. The College of Nursing is in one of two academic schools housed in Saint Luke’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The College of Nursing is known for its innovative teaching using a broad range of active learning experiences, close faculty-student interactions, and our strong mission focused on service, advocacy, and leadership. The faculty have established close relationships with many community partners, enabling community-based service learning for students and clinical practice opportunities for students and faculty. Rockhurst nursing students often receive commendations for excellence in academics, professionalism, commitment to social justice, and leadership. Additional details about the Nursing Program are available on the program's website: https://www.rockhurst.edu/saint-lukes-college

Overall Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare courses/ clinical/ simulation/ lab outline and syllabi in collaboration with course lead and track coordinator, develop content and lesson plans, and engage in the selection of textbook and other teaching aids necessary to the instruction of courses/ clinical/ simulation/ lab.
• Effectively collaborate with academic and interprofessional partners to facilitate student learning in a variety of settings, including classroom, clinical, lab, and simulation.
• Conduct course instruction for courses in the nursing curriculum at the higher education level utilizing diverse teaching strategies.
• Teach pertinent course subject matter using lectures, demonstrations, class discussions, clinicals, labs, simulations, and other appropriate modes of educational delivery in the face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid environment.
• Lead and monitor course instruction that promotes educational and learning processes keeping with faculty academic freedom and responsibility.
• Participate in co-curricular activities such as department colloquia as needed.
• Serve as an informal academic advisor/mentor to students, and foster their personal and professional development.
• Be available to faculty and students for consultation in your area of expertise.
• Adheres to nursing education accreditation standards, professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates with other faculty, and others as indicated, on the course/clinical/lab implementation.
• Submits student progress reports and attendance to Program Director and Advisor, and discusses any student needs that may require directed attention or remediation plans.
• Adheres to all Saint Luke’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences and Rockhurst policies and procedures as outlined in the faculty handbook, student handbook, and catalog.
• Completes annual requirements as an employee of Rockhurst University.
• Other Duties as Assigned: perform other duties consistent with the incumbent’s skills and qualifications as required by the University in support of the department.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of an MSN degree.
• 2-5 years of nursing experience.
• Terminal degree preferred
• Strong organizational, analytical, planning, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of individuals.
• Effective project management skills; detail and deadline oriented.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

The application process requires a cover letter, salary requirements, and contact information for three references. Rockhurst cannot accept any application materials (resumes, cover letters, etc.) by email, mail, or walk-in. All applications and application materials must be submitted through our online application system.

Rockhurst University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rockhurst University is committed to creating a diverse working environment. The University recruits and employs successful candidates without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and/or disability in employment, educational programs, or activities that it operates. In order to qualify as a candidate, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time Rockhurst is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.