The School of Nursing at Husson University in Bangor, Maine, is
seeking an academic experienced in nursing education with expertise
in psychiatric and/or pediatric nursing practice to assist with the
school's plan to expand pedagogical innovation and evolving
practice experiences for Fall 2021, primarily in the BSN
program.The School of Nursing is part of Husson University's
College of Health and Pharmacy, which includes the Schools of
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Pharmacy and
Counseling. The University is committed to delivering premier
professional programs that emphasize experiential learning, student
success and inter-professional education.The School of Nursing
enrolls approximately 100 undergraduate and 50 graduate students
per year and offers a traditional BSN, and MSN with tracks in
Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health, Nurse
Practitioner, and Educational Leadership.Husson University is a
private institution of approximately 3500 undergraduate and
graduate students located in Bangor, Maine. It offers Associate,
Bachelor, Master's, and first professional degrees (PharmD and DPT)
through its five colleges and schools. Bangor has been ranked as
one of the top 50 small cities in the U.S. It offers a safe,
affordable community with excellent education, healthcare, easy
access to major urban centers, and a wealth of outdoor recreation
opportunities. Year round activities can be enjoyed on the numerous
lakes, trails, and ski areas. The University is approximately 40
minutes from the ocean and the nearby mountains of Acadia National
Park.
This is a full-time faculty position with a direct report to the
Undergraduate Director for the School of Nursing. Faculty are
primarily responsible for 12 credits hours per academic semester.
Additionally, Husson adheres to the Boyer model of Scholarship with
the expectation that faculty will pursue substantive achievement in
one of the four scholarship areas.
To be considered, applicants must hold an active Maine license
as a Registered Nurse with a graduate degree in nursing and
demonstrated teaching experience in higher education. Preference
will be given to applicants with:
• An academic doctorate (Ph.D, Sc.D., Ed.D.) preferred; masters
degree required.
• Experience in psychiatric and/or pediatric nursing and/or
teaching required.
• Experience with simulation preferred.
• outcomes-based assessment and student success strategies
preferred.
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