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Annual Faculty - Medical/Surgical - College of Nursing

Employer
Samuel Merritt University
Location
California, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Sep 27, 2022

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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Nursing
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Details


Description:

Job Description Summary:
This is an annualized, open rank position teaching medical/surgical in our ELMSN program located on our Sacramento campus. In addition to teaching, you will be expected to engage in service. This position is open until filled. The position reports to the Pre-licensure Academic Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Major Areas of responsibilities include but not limited to:

Teaching (92%)*
  • Creates a dynamic, learner centered environment that uses a variety of teaching methods that support the diverse learning needs of the student population and that are based on educational theory, and evidence-based teaching and clinical practices.
  • Models reflective and critical thinking and serves as a coach and mentor for students; confers with them on their progress and assists them in the development of learning plans to facilitate successful achievement of course objectives.
  • Maintains and enhances competence in subjects being taught.
  • Confers with colleagues to assure the integrity of the courses across programs and the curriculum as a whole;
  • Prepares and reviews written examinations, papers, and student projects; supervises independent study projects as needed, and evaluates learner performance in both the classroom and clinical settings.
  • Notifies Course Manager of at-risk students or unusual occurrences.
  • Supervises or teaches clinical rotations as needed in acute, community and laboratory settings as well as internship/preceptorship courses.
  • Documents student progress on appropriate forms.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Service (8%)*
  • Participate in Faculty Organization meetings.
  • Participate in College of Nursing Faculty meetings.
  • Participate in University or School committees as needed.
  • Provide service to the profession and the community.
  • Participate in University and CoN events as specified in University and SON attendance expectations.
  • Clarify with the student the nursing curriculum and interpretation of programmatic requirements.
  • Provide needed information so students can make the best academic decisions for themselves.
  • Increase student awareness of educational resources available
  • Discuss student academic progress and progression toward educational goals.
  • Refer to other institutional and community support services, where appropriate.
  • Forward appropriate student information regarding needs and preferences that could influence policy setting in the SON and enhance the learning environment.
*** 1722 instructional and 150 service hours comprise a regular, 12-month annual faculty appointment.

* (NOTE: Total workload for a regular, 12-month annual faculty appointment is 1872 hours – 1722 teaching and 150 service hours.)

Education & Experience
  • Earned bachelors of nursing required, masters and/or doctorate in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferred
  • Teaching experience of diverse students at the baccalaureate or higher degree level, preferred
  • Unencumbered California registered nurse license or eligible for licensure in California
  • Experience working with leadership in healthcare and academic institutions and community organizations, preferred
Skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Read and write clear documents
  • Function effectively as a member of a team and independently
Abilities
  • Express or exchange ideas
  • Receive detailed information through communication.
  • Read and write clear documents.
  • Have a strong commitment to the caring science principles and mindfulness based stress reduction practices central to the culture and expected outcomes of the program.
  • Model appropriate ethical and professional behaviors, as well as expert communication skills.
  • Embrace mission, vision, and values of the program, school of nursing, and university.
  • Have a clear vision for aligning the safety and quality with student learning activities.
The University has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We strive to build a welcoming and supportive campus environment, and acknowledge that diversity is an educational imperative to achieve excellence. Employee Status:
Regular
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Exempt)
Time Type:
Full time
Job Shift:

Pay Range:

$98k - $150k

Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills.

Company

Samuel Merritt University

Samuel Merritt University is a private university focused on health sciences with its main campus in Oakland, California, and other facilities in Sacramento, San Mateo and Fresno.

SMU is an integral part of patient care in Northern California. We’re one of the largest educators of registered nurses in California, and many of the physical and occupational therapists, physician assistants, and podiatric physicians who provide care in the region are graduates of our programs. 

SMU began as a credential nursing program with Oakland's Samuel Merritt Hospital. Today, more than 110 years later, it offers nursing programs and advanced degrees for occupational and physical therapists, physician assistants, and podiatric physicians.

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