Instructor of Nursing, Nursing Administration

clinical practicum courses, will be determined based on the candidate's expertise and education. This faculty member is expected to maintain a regular on-campus presence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach on-ground nursing courses as assigned (24-26
  credit hours), including didactic lecture, skills laboratory, and clinical practicum courses.
• Develop and revise course syllabi,
  lesson plans, and associated materials for effective in-person, online, and clinical delivery.
• Utilize and manage classroom
  technologies, simulation equipment, clinical learning tools, and the course management system to support student learning; faculty involved
  in clinical simulation will maintain documented ongoing professional development in simulation.
• Ensure continuous improvement of
  instruction through the identification and implementation of best practices, including ongoing systematic development, implementation, and
  evaluation of the total program in relation to its stated philosophy, mission, and graduate competencies.
• Advise and provide
  academic guidance to students in the nursing programs.
• Model effective oral and written communication that engages students,
  provides clarity, and improves student learning.
• Attend regular meetings with the program director, faculty, and staff; participate
  in the development of program and institutional policies and decision-making.
• Ensure the content of course materials corresponds
  with the course and program learning outcomes.
• Assist the program leadership in program curriculum revisions and evaluation to
  ensure compliance with the Missouri Nursing Practice Act and Minimum Standards, the Missouri Department of Higher Education, the Higher
  Learning Commission, and applicable accrediting agencies.
• Develop effective relationships with faculty, students, and partner
  agencies.
• Ensure that student records are gathered and maintained as required and in a manner that ensures confidentiality and FERPA
  compliance.
• Assist in the identification and the recommendation of adjunct faculty. Engage in scholarly activity in a manner
  consistent with expectations described in faculty handbook.
• Engage in service activities in a manner consistent with expectations
  described in the faculty handbook.
• Assist with vaccine administration, screenings, medical testing, contact tracing, and other forms
  of preventative care and community health initiatives provided through the university to the campus and the surrounding
  community.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics. Summer program and student support activities are
  expected, including regularly responding to student communication.
• Significant program coordination and/or accreditation work in
  summer, such as clinical placement coordination, accreditation documentation, or faculty scheduling, may result in additional compensation
  through instructional load reassignment, based on a written agreement between administration and the faculty member that specifies
  responsibilities and scope
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: MS in
Nursing, for a non-tenure track position. Doctorate in Nursing or a related field for tenure track.

Certification/License: RN,
Unencumbered Missouri Nursing License

Experience: At least 1 year of experience in an academic nursing environment as an instructor
teaching clinical or lab courses in a traditional nursing program; at least 2 years experience as a practicing RN.

Skills:
Proficient in classroom and clinical instructional strategies; exceptional written and verbal communication, exceptional time management and
organizational skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The majority of work will be conducted on campus in classrooms,
nursing skills laboratories, simulation centers, and affiliated clinical sites. Faculty are expected to maintain regular on-campus office
hours for student advisement and departmental responsibilities. Regular attendance at meetings with the Director of Nursing and faculty
colleagues, as well as at nursing program events, is required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS
USED:

Laptop or desktop computer, Canvas learning management system, classroom AV technology, nursing simulation equipment,
skills laboratory supplies, and clinical teaching tools.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

On-campus classroom,
laboratory, simulation center, and clinical environments. Ability to stand for extended periods, demonstrate clinical skills and patient
care techniques, and supervise students in clinical settings. Ability to complete teaching, scholarship, service, and professional
development functions.