Instructor I/II, Nursing
- Employer
- Florida Gulf Coast University
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Sep 10, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health Sciences, Nursing
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Instructor I/II, Nursing
Job Summary
The School of Nursing at Florida Gulf Coast University invites applications for a full-time, twelve-month continuing appointment as an Instructor I or II (based on faculty experience) Nursing faculty beginning immediately. Individuals with clinical practice experience in medical/surgical, community and public health, and/or mental health nursing are especially encouraged to apply.
Candidate's primary role will be teaching theory, laboratory, clinical courses in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing based on qualifications and experience in nursing. Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; produce peer reviewed scholarship; and provide service to the College, University and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites and clinical agencies within our region.
FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.
Job Description
Typical duties may include but are not limited to:
- Teach didactic, laboratory, simulation and clinical courses as assigned each academic year (Fall, Spring and Summer semesters)
- Provide professional academic advisement/mentoring to students
- Contribute to course and/or curriculum development
- Participate in student recruitment and admission selection
- Engage in scholarly activities at the level required to ultimately apply for promotion to the next higher Instructor rank
- Actively participate in School, Program and College faculty meetings, and provide service to the University, College, School, Program and professional community as career advances
- Actively participate in program accreditation and continuous improvement activities
- Function as an effective, active and collegial team member
- Perform other duties as assigned
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications
- Graduate degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited nursing program and regionally accredited Institution or equivalent accreditation (must be awarded before August 7th start date)
- Minimum of three years of practice experience as a licensed registered nurse (RN).
- Licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a registered nurse in the State of Florida.
- Current BLS certification for healthcare providers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five or more years of RN practice experience.
- Medical/surgical, community and public health, or mental health nursing experience
- Evidence of scholarly writing
- Experience teaching in a nursing program
- Experience with simulation in nursing education
- Experience with the development and delivery of on-line coursework.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated expertise in nursing knowledge and clinical nursing practice.
- Committed to engaged learning & teaching
- Strong communication skills
- Strong computer skills using web-based applications and Microsoft Office.
- Actively collaborates both within and outside the University in the development and delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning.
- Must value continued scholarship as well as service to the university, college, school and community.
- Competence in use of technology in teaching and distance learning.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Appointment will be made on a 12-month multi-year appointment basis available August 2024.
Applicants are required to submit the following materials with their application for it to be considered complete:
Because applications and materials are subject to public review and retention under Florida's Public Records Law, please DO NOT send examples of your project/ scholarship unless requested to do so. Therefore, all submitted materials including articles, disks, slides, books, etc., become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE RETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become the property of FGCU.
Under Florida's Public Records law, applications will be available for public review upon request.
Required Application Materials:
- Unofficial Transcripts- please submit transcripts for all earned degrees
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Licenses and/or Certifications (please submit copies for all applicable documents such as BLS, Registered Nursing License, etc.)
- Five (5) Professional References
The position is listed as “open until filled”, however applications received by May 24, 2024 will receive priority consideration.
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
To apply, visit https://fgcu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/eaglejobs/job/Main-Campus/Instructor-I-II--Nursing_R0004960?workerSubType=7606cd1535ba016f9151c43d68012214&workerSubType=7606cd1535ba01e56580c43d68012414&workerSubType=7606cd1535ba014f6fabc43d68012614
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