Faculty Specialist II-Coordinator Nursing Clinical Operations

Western Michigan University invites applications and nominations for the position of Faculty Specialist II – Clinical Specialist Coordinator Nursing Clinical Operations in the WMU Bronson School of Nursing.  The position is a tenure track, academic year (9-month) appointment.

Major Responsibilities:  Provide on-site nursing lab instruction with open labs and remedial instruction as needed for nursing students; in collaboration with BSON, coordinate lab related simulation and/or IPE experiences for BSON students; teach course(s) in the Nursing curriculum in online, hybrid and/or traditional formats; serve on the regional clinical practice consortium of colleges and area wide health care systems, which ensures appropriate clinical instructional placement for all regional students; establish, implement, and evaluate policies and procedures for BSON clinical labs using knowledge of current nursing procedures, equipment, automated inventory systems, and effective modes of teaching; recommend to the BSON Director budgetary guidelines, and resource allocations for on-site clinical labs; maintain licensure and stay current in BSN/RN practice and continuing education opportunities as required by State to provide instruction; stay current on federal, state, and university legal requirements for health affiliation contracts and implements changes as necessary for BSON student placements; service to the School, the University, the profession, and the community; contribute to an interdisciplinary environment of instruction, and community collaborations; may assist with Bronson School of Nursing outreach and recruitment; and provide day-to-day oversight and work direction to the Clinical Placement Assistant in documenting and reporting minimum work requirements for clinical practice partners, and in developing and processing affiliation agreements with practice sites at which the WMU places nursing students for clinical experiences.

Qualifications Required:  Master’s degree in nursing; Registered nurse license with eligibility for Michigan license; two or more years of experience as a RN in a hospital or other clinical setting; and ability to teach baccalaureate-level nursing practice skills in on-campus learning lab.  Qualifications Preferred:  Teaching experience in a baccalaureate program in practice and laboratory setting; experience in coordination and development of simulation and/or IPE experiences; community-based, interdisciplinary, inter-institutional experience/background and evidence of technological literacy and on-line instruction.

Salary:  Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package. Expected Start Date:   August 15, 2021 (Fall 2021 Semester).  Application Deadline:  Review of applications will begin June 1, 2021 and will continue until position is filled.  Required application documents: Faculty Credential Summary; a letter describing qualifications, accomplishments, and professional experiences related to the position; curriculum vitae and names, titles, postal and email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. How to Apply:  Please go to www.wmich.edu/hr/jobs and search for posting number 0605594.

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.