About the position
This is an academic position in which the faculty member is responsible for assessing, planning, implementation, teaching, and evaluation of assigned courses, as well as the curriculum within the specific division. The faculty member is also responsible for service to the College and scholarship activities.
Responsibilities
- Assumes responsibility for classroom/clinical/laboratory instruction of assigned courses.
- Facilitates a learning and caring environment, which encourages critical thinking, investigation, self-direction, and respect for the uniqueness of each individual.
- Evaluates student progress and maintains appropriate records.
- Remains current with trends, issues and practices in the discipline.
- Contributes to the evaluation of student academic achievement and other evaluative processes of the College.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and implementation of the general education philosophy.
- Serves on college committees as appointed or elected.
- Actively involved in professional development and scholarly activities.
- Participates in peer, self, and course review.
- Upholds and promotes the Mercy Health Mission and Core Values of compassion, excellence, human dignity, justice, sacredness of life and service.
Requirements
- Masters Degree - Nursing or related field.
- Two-three years of teaching experience.
- Awareness of student-centered learning and assessment.
- Demonstrated experience in clinical, laboratory or classroom setting in appropriate field.
- Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated use of appropriate technology in the classroom.
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the specific division and students.
Nice-to-haves
- Post Graduate Degree (Ph.D.) in Nursing or Specialty Area, or DNP.
- Teaching experience in a college or university preferred.
- Active and current membership in professional and community organizations.
- Evidence of or potential for scholarly achievement in appropriate field.
Benefits
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans.
- Prescription drug coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Life insurance w/AD&D.
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible.
- Paid time off.
- Educational Assistance.
