Assistant Professor of Nursing (12-Month)

evaluation of assigned courses. The Nursing Faculty evaluates the performance of students with a focus on a student retention and successful obtainment of the RN licensure. This position participates in decision making for the policy related to teaching. Active participation is required in University and LSON committees to establish, complete, and evaluate defined outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
• Participate in all responsibilities of teaching courses, including student orientation, grading assignments, discussion posts, exams, clinical skills learning, simulation, and any other course assessments.
• Participate in all aspects of test review for assigned courses.
• Participate in all course responsibilities and assignments related to teaching, grading, assessing courses, retaining students, and contributing actively, whether teaching in a team or as an individual.
• Grade assignments, proctor exams, review tests and engage in course delivery.
• Teach a full-time teaching load which may consist of a combination of on-campus or online didactic and clinical learning experiences.
• Participate in all aspects of facilitating test proctoring, test item writing, proctoring, and test review.
• Create lectures, content, and materials for courses.
• Promote retention and persistence of students through calling, emailing, and other forms of engagement.
• Participate in test reviews, standardized testing reviews, to prepare students appropriately for course success and NCLEX testing.
• Attend pinning ceremonies and other events and activities as assigned.
• Submit midterm and final grades on time.
• Act as mentor and role model for students in classroom and clinical, including Skills Lab and Simulation Lab.
• Facilitate learning of relevant course material.
• Evaluate students’ academic and clinical performance.
• Maintain office hours weekly for student consultations.
• Maintain accurate scholastic records and abide by FERPA policies.
• Show evidence of professional development through activities such as continuing education, certifications, professional organizations, volunteering at a free clinic, etc. If outside employment in an educational or clinical setting is desired, it must not conflict with duties within LSON.
• Participate in MU and LSON committees as part of faculty service and to contribute to the MU strategic plan, mission, and vision.
• Participate in activities to maintain accreditation and state board of nursing standards.
• Ensure continued program quality and productivity through participation in Systematic Program Assessment.
• Participate in recruitment, admission, and enrollment activities.
• Foster open communication with all departments within the institution to facilitate negotiations and good working relationships.
• Teach course in accordance with the class schedule and course syllabi.
• Role model professional behaviors in all work-related settings.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with professional and health care agencies.
• Represent the nursing department in relevant community functions.
• Participate in activities to promote the profession of nursing.
• Encourage students to participate in test reviews and utilize NCLEX preparation exams and learning resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

University Expectations:

• Knowledge of and a commitment to the mission of Marian University.
• Adheres to Marian University’s policies and procedures.
• Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students subordinates, and supervisors.
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues.
• Meets department productivity standards.
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Assists in establishing department measurements that align and support the accomplishment of the University’s strategic goals.
• Adheres to the department budget.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For Consideration All Applications Require:

1. Cover Letter
2. Current resume or CV
3. Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
4. Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.