Assistant Professor of Nursing

Assistant Professor - Nursing

Angola, Indiana
Summary

The position of Associate Professor requires an individual who can provide excellence in teaching, interested in both their students and their subjects.  He/she must be committed to the centrality of a Trine University education. The Professor should have a broad understanding of appropriate academic programs and potential future directions; be flexible, visionary, creative and energetic; and want students to excel and take pleasure in their success. Fair discipline, attention to duty, and desire for self-improvement are expected traits of Trine University Faculty members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach the standard faculty load of twelve (12) semester hours per semester or twenty-four (24) semesters per academic year.
• Develop and implement curriculum, including selecting textbooks.
• Provide instruction (teach class) for the class length listed in the official schedule.
• Provide each student with a course syllabus at the first class session.
• Review course syllabus with students at the first class session.
• At a minimum, prepare and grade a midterm and final exam or project for each course.
• Record class attendance
• Submit absentee and deficiency information to Academic Support Services via the Intranet.
• Post and maintain a regular schedule of at least ten (10) office hours per week—one office hour shall be scheduled per week for each credit hour of instruction
• Assist students with academic deficiencies.
• Assist the director in departmental functions.
• Participate in developing or implementing the department strategic plan.
• Advise prospective and current students about curriculum and career opportunities.
• The Associate Professor will also be responsible and accountable for additional duties and assignments as prescribed by the respective Program Director, School Dean, and Vice President. 

Education and/or Experience

The Associate Professor should bring experience with, and commitment to:

• promotion of academic program(s)
• assessing student competence and performance
• service to the university
• attending faculty meetings and participating in faculty committees
• student recruiting, and retention (in conjunction with Admissions)
• service to the community
• activities leading to professional development and growth
• scholarship, which could include current and relevant publications, and attending and participating in conferences and seminars
• exemplary personal conduct—students and colleagues recognize the faculty member as a true professional in the highest sense of the term
• Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Indiana (active, unencumbered)

Salary

The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.