Lecturer-Nursing

Gonzaga University’s Department of Nursing seeks to fill a 1.0 FTE, one-year, 9-month, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Lecturer beginning fall semester 2021. This individual will teach primarily in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, which is a campus-based program offered during fall and spring semesters.

Essential Functions

• Teach 12 credits of didactic course work and/or practicum (clinical) courses per semester (Fall & Spring).
• Apply best practices in nursing education.
• Model critical and reflective thinking.
• Comply with FERPA when handling personal, confidential and sensitive student information
• Maintain professional boundaries when working with students and/or patients.
• Implement a variety of teaching strategies and learning experiences appropriate to learner needs and desired outcomes.
• Provide timely, constructive, and thoughtful feedback to learners.
• Apply feedback from course evaluations for improving course delivery and professional growth.
• Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, administrators and clinical practice partners.
• Establish and maintain relationships with community partners in practicum (clinical) settings.
• Participate in shared leadership and shared governance of departmental, school and/or university councils/committees.
• Participate in curriculum review/revision.
• Advise students, guiding them in meeting degree requirements and career goals.
• Pursue relevant professional development that supports classroom instruction.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in nursing.
• Eligible for an unencumbered Washington state RN license.
• Minimum of two (2) years previous teaching experience with undergraduate nursing students.
• Minimum of two (2) years acute care or adult health clinical experience.

• Record of supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated knowledge about cultural competence in academic and health care settings.
• Demonstrated experience with social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion with respect to race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, or other identities in an academic setting.

Application Procedure:

To apply, please visit our website at www.gonzaga.edu/jobs.  Applicants must complete an online application and electronically submit the following required materials: a letter of application, curriculum vitae (CV), a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, a written statement on experience in supporting cultural diversity and their importance in an academic community, graduate transcripts.  Finalists will be asked to provide names and contact information for 3 professional references to provide confidential letters of recommendation.

Please direct inquiries to Search Committee Chair, Jennifer Garrity, garrityj@gonzaga.edu; 509-313-5120.  Position closes on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at midnight, PDT. For assistance with your online application, call 509.313.5996.

Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status.