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Assistant Professor
- Expertise and knowledge of entry level nursing and advanced practice of nursing.
- Ability to design, implement and evaluate courses, lectures and seminars and evaluate student achievement.
- Knowledge of basic and advanced clinical skills required of nurses in multiple settings.
- Maintain accurate records and reports of clinical and didactic performance of students.
- Ability to communicate with a variety of health professionals that contribute to the clinical/didactic education of nursing students.
- Work effectively with colleagues, staff and administration to advance the mission of the institution.
- Demonstrate basic computer literacy and skills in emerging teaching technologies.
- Willingness to remain flexible and adapt to the changing technological advancements associated with delivering curriculum.
- Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.
- Must possess a Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution.
Licensure:
- Must possess a current and valid license as a registered nurse.
Experience:
- Two years clinical experience.
- Doctoral degree.
Experience:
- Two years teaching experience in nursing education.
- Specialty in Pediatric, Mental Health or Medical-Surgical Nursing.
Licensure:
- Prefer specialty certification
- Teach in the MSN-E program with a clinical focus in Medical-Surgical, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, or Mental Health specialty. May be assigned to teach in other CGN programs.
- Facilitate student centered learning in theory, lab, and in clinical practice in BRN-approved content area.
- Advise and guide students to gain success as nursing students and new nurses.
- Assess and evaluate clinical preceptors and clinical education sites. Perform clinical site visits, and mentor students in the clinical setting.
- Teach in other Western University programs to promote inter-professional education.
- Attend and participate in College and University functions, Commencement, Convocation, White Coat, Pinning, etc.
- Participate in institutional and college activities and decision-making which may include:
- Curriculum development or evaluation.
- CGN and University committees.
- Formal and informal faculty development programs.
- Annual revisions of the Student and Clinical handbooks.
- Maintain clinical competency in area of specialty.
- Participate in academic support activities such as conferences, seminars, student recruiting, etc.
- Develop a program of research or evidence-based practice.
- Contribute one piece of scholarship per academic year.
- Participate in the CGN Mentorship Program.
- Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of the MSNE program and Dean of the College of Graduate Nursing.
- Typically Monday – Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM with flexibility to support after-hours activities as necessary.
- Requires 3 days per week of in-person attendance for on-campus teaching and skills/simulation center activities and clinical site supervision.
- Hours to be determined in consultation with Program Director and Dean.
We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable.
We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally,
- Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success.
- Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment.
- Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community.
- As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences.
- WesternU’s core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do.
- We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people!
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to operate a PC in the performance of job duties, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and reach with hands and arms, and occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
Duties are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is typically low to moderate.
To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non-completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position.
Pay Transparency Act- Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications.
It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time.
Applicant Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Recommendation #1
- Letter of Recommendation #2
- Letter of Recommendation #3
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Additional Applicant Document
- Required License/Certification
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