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CONTRACT TYPE: 9 months
Job Description:
We are seeking an MSN, PhD, or DNP prepared nurse to Instruct In the undergraduate program. This position Is a 9-month non-tenure track position with the title of Lecturer, Nursing. This position Involves a 4/3 teaching load with a variety of courses in nursing Including classroom, clinical, and simulation responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing education, clinical experience in acute care settings, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse student body.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain a full-time course load during the academic year.
- Constructing and maintaining course content through the university learning management system.
- Maintain established curricula that appropriately reflect current knowledge in the discipline Including the Impact of cultural diversity Issues on course content and Instructional practices.
- Advising undergraduate nursing students.
- Attend regular University, department, and program meetings.
- Participates In preparing accreditation, course, and curriculum reviews as needed.
- Provides the evaluation of students in both didactic and clinical courses.
- Reviews student evaluation summaries of assigned courses and utilizes the feedback for planning and implementing future courses.
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- MSN from an accredited institution.
- Current, unencumbered Rhode Island Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for licensure.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to teaching, curriculum development, and student evaluation.
- Clinical nursing experience, preferably in acute care settings.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Commitment to working with and supporting a diverse student population.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD or DNP in Nursing from an accredited institution
- Prior teaching experience in undergraduate nursing education.
- Experience teaching in classroom, clinical, and/or simulation environments.
- Familiarity with learning management systems and instructional technologies.
- Experience with academic advising of undergraduate nursing students.
- Participation in accreditation, curriculum review, or program assessment activities.
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching practices and culturally responsive pedagogy.
Additional Information:
Salve Regina University offers generous benefits to eligible employees including (waiting periods apply):
- health, dental and vision coverage available on the first of the month following date of hire
- 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA with employee and employer contributions as well as access to advising services
- long-term disability coverage
- employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
- up to 100% free tuition at Salve for eligible employees and qualified dependents
- robust wellness program and free access to the on-campus Fitness Center
Other available benefits include:
- supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents
- supplemental insurance coverage through Aflac
- Tuition Exchange scholarship program. Application available for qualified dependents of eligible employees working full-time
- discounted pet insurance through ASPCA
- student loan forgiveness assistance program (SAVI)
- employee Assistance Program through Coastline EAP
- flexible spending health and dependent care accounts
- health savings accounts
- 529 collegebound saver program
- paid parental leave and adoption assistance
For more detailed information on Salve's benefits, visit https://salve.edu/human-resources/benefits.
Salve Regina University strives to cultivate belonging values through diversity, equity inclusion in order to foster a welcoming culture for our staff, faculty and students, as well as the wider community. Salve Regina University embraces all people with grace. No matter the path traveled to get here, the University acknowledges that many identities will intersect. Salve Regina belongs to all in its community.