POSITION SUMMARY

The University of Providence seeks a BSN Nursing Program Faculty member and Site Coordinator who will be responsible for fostering a dynamic and supportive learning environment that prepares students to become safe, competent, and compassionate entry-level registered nurses. This position contributes to the development, delivery, and evaluation of a comprehensive nursing curriculum, ensuring alignment with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and the program's mission to educate future healthcare leaders. Through excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, the faculty member plays a critical role in student success and the continuous improvement of the prelicensure nursing program. Other responsibilities include recruiting students and representing the department on university-wide committees and teams. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaching Load: The Site Coordinator carries a variable teaching load throughout the 12-month academic year, resulting in a level of documented learner satisfaction and demonstrated success in achieving program and student learning outcomes.
• Teaching Role:
  • Teach a representative course load for a full-time 12-month faculty.
  • Teaching maybe in a combination of clinical, lab, and/or didactic education.
  • Clinical education may be provided with support of additional Clinical Instructors with approval of the Nursing Division Chair and BSN Program Faculty/Lead.
  • All teaching responsibilities are conducted in compliance with employment agreement, University policies, procedures, Code of Conduct, and applicable laws and regulations. 
• Coordinator Role:  The Site Coordinator has primary responsibility for assuring that experiential clinical education meets program goals.
  • Assures sufficient Clinical Instructors to provide safe and sufficient oversight of students.
  • Assists with development and maintenance of simulation and clinical practice lab facilitates as required for student learning, including oversight of equipment and supplies.
  • Assists in development and maintenance of strong and positive relationships within the clinical sites and health care community.
  • Evaluates sites to support student learning for all clinical experiences, including behavioral health, maternal-child care, population health, and other courses.  Provides input and recommendations about those sites to the BSN Program Lead.
  • Schedules student learning experiences within approved clinical sites and assures that leadership and staff are prepared to receive students and support their learning.
  • Receives and responds appropriately to feedback and input from leaders and staff at each clinical site.
  • Evaluates student performance and consolidates input from other Clinical Instructors.   Provides clear and meaningful input to other members of the faculty team about student performance.
  • Meets with students as needed to offer additional instruction and supportive guidance to improve performance.  Develops or assists in development of individualized learning contracts with students if needed.  
  • Participates in any required remediation or disciplinary process in consultation with BSN BSN Program Faculty/Lead and Nursing Division Chair. 
  • Represents the interests and program needs of the clinical site to the BSN Program Faculty/Lead and Nursing Division Chair.   
• Recruit and advise nursing students; supervise nursing studeents in practicum and internship.
• Conduct program assessment and development. 
• Provide service to the program, the University, the profession, and the community. 
• Develop and maintain relations with area healthcare agencies, associations, and licensure boards. 

Leadership

• Representation and Advocacy – Represent the program’s goals, strategies, and interests ethically and effectively within the university and externally.
• Program Development and Improvement – Contribute to the ongoing development and revision of the program by integrating best practices, research, performance assessments, and training evaluations to ensure contemporary and relevant nursing education.
• Program Evaluation – Participate in systematic program evaluation and assessment to support continuous quality improvement and maintain compliance with accreditation standards (NWCCU and CCNE).
• Interprofessional Collaboration – Work with other departments and stakeholders to foster interprofessional education and practice opportunities.
• Diversity and Inclusion – Promote a positive work environment that values diversity, effective communication, collaboration, and consensus-building.
• Shared Governance – Engage with school and university governance committees on academic, curricular, student, and faculty matters.
• Team Collaboration – Perform all duties in a manner that supports effective team collaboration and reflects the mission and values of the University and Providence.

Student Experience

• Ensure a high-quality student experience from recruitment through graduation.
• Support student recruitment, retention, and success initiatives.
• Address student concerns and grievances in a timely and effective manner.

Policy, Accreditation, Compliance, and Quality Assurance

• Assist in preparing internal and external reports, including self-studies and site visit documentation for accreditation.
• Stay current with trends and best practices in prelicensure nursing education.

Community Engagement

• Establish and maintain partnerships with healthcare organizations to provide students with high-quality clinical experiences.
• Represent the program at professional conferences and community events.

Professional Development

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of higher education, health professions, and nursing by attending state and national conferences and participating in professional development activities to ensure the program remains robust, current, and relevant.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

Applicants must possess a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution. A terminal degree (e.g., DNP, PhD) in nursing or a related field is strongly preferred and will be given priority consideration. 

Experience

• Teaching experience in higher education, with a preference for experience in teaching across diverse prelicensure programs (RN-BSN, aBSN, or TBSN). Experience in teaching entry-level nursing students is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in curriculum development, program evaluation, and accreditation.
• Experience with distance education and online learning platforms.
• Experienced in academic networking and committed to integrating best practices into academic systems and processes.
• Track record of scholarly activities.
• Licensure: All candidates must hold a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Montana or be eligible for licensure.

Join our dynamic and compassionate nursing faculty team and together, let's make a meaningful impact on the lives of students and the health of the community. Your dedication and expertise will be instrumental in shaping the future of nursing practice and healthcare within this close-knit and supportive environment.

Please include cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, and Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness (if applicable) 
 

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COVERED BY THE MONTANA VETERANS’ AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS’ EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE ACT

The University of Providence is a Catholic, student-centered, mission-focused university. For more information, please contact Human Resources at 406.791.5976.