Assistant Professor

Maryland Connect

9d•$100,000

About The Position

The Assistant Professor is responsible for teaching in the classroom, clinical/campus laboratory clinical sites and clinical seminars; planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing curriculum as a member of the nursing teaching team' and providing academic counseling and guidance to nursing students.

Requirements

A Doctoral Degree in Nursing required or in public health or a health-related field from an accredited institution.
Nationally certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
Eligibility for Maryland, DC and VA RN and NP Licensure.
A minimum of 1 year teaching experience.
Recent clinical experience in the specialty area.
Demonstrated clinical experience as an advanced practice nurse in a primary care setting.
Recent classroom and clinical teaching experience in a college-level nursing program.
Ability to meet challenges of adult students with diverse background.
Holds current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland or other verifiable state.
Must be able to independently manage multiple tasks and set priorities.
Process strong oral/written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to meet challenges of adult students with diverse background.
Integration of technology and alternative delivery systems of instruction in teaching-learning process.
Operate personal computer and audio-visual equipment.
Stand or sit for up to one to three hours at a time.
Fly or drive to off-site meetings or conferences or to observe subjects in project.
Move around campus for classes and meeting.
Other requirements as specified by a job description.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience and an appreciation for and are committed to working in a global, multicultural academic setting.
Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with the integration of technology and alternative delivery systems of instruction in teaching-learning process.

Responsibilities

Teaching in the classroom, clinical/campus laboratory clinical sites and clinical seminars
Planning, implementing and evaluating nursing curriculum as a member of the nursing teaching team.
Coordinating with community health agencies utilized for clinical experiences and maintaining effective relations with them, planning, supervising and evaluating learning experiences for students in the clinical area; scheduling conferences with individual students regarding progress.
Participating in all School of Nursing and nursing course team planning meetings and selected subcommittee within School of Nursing and College of Health Professions
Participating actively in University, College, School and Community service and Activities.
Maintaining own professional growth and remains current nursing practice
Assisting in preparation for nursing accreditation visits
Day, evening and weekend classes and clinical as applicable.
Providing academic counseling and guidance to nursing students
Holding at least four post office hours per week.