Nursing Faculty Position; BSN Program (Two Openings)

Employer: Anna Maria College
Location: Paxton, Massachusetts, United States
Salary: Competitive Salary
Date posted: Oct 18, 2024

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Position Type: Faculty Positions, Medicine, Nursing, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Faculty Affairs, Student Affairs, Health Services
Employment Type: Full Time

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Nursing Faculty Position Description; BSN Program

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Bachelor of Science in nursing faculty member reports to the Dean of Nursing Programs. This is a 10-month nursing faculty position. The nursing faculty member ensures course student learning outcomes are met through provisions of assigned lecture content and supervising nursing laboratory and clinical experiences. The nursing faculty member is required to participate in the mission and governance of Anna Maria College, nursing curriculum development and evaluation, and development and implementation of the systematic evaluation plan for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES :

Faculty shall:

Teaching Responsibilities:
1. Promote high standards of academic achievement and integrity in assigned courses;
2. Implement established course syllabi or develop new syllabi in accordance with College standards;
3. Harmonize course content among sections of the same course;
4. Review student work and report grades to students on a timely basis;
5. Maintain documentation according to college and program policy;
6. Engage in continuing development of effective instructional strategies;
7. Hold regular office hours for student conferences;
8. Maintain a portfolio of student advisees, guiding them in progression toward degree;
9. Assist with the planning and implementation of clinical and lab teaching and learning for the assigned course(s);
10. Write letters of recommendation as requested by students or alumni of the Program;
11. Participate in relevant professional development activities to stay abreast in the field of nursing, and as required for the maintenance of professional licensure.
Service Responsibilities
1. Contribute to a collaborative and collegial working atmosphere within the Program and the College, supporting the stated missions, philosophies and goals;
2. Participate in faculty development and training;
3. Employ communication systems, technologies, and policies in service of the smooth operation of the institution;
4. Adhere to provisions described within the Faculty Guidebook and Faculty Handbook;
5. Serve on college-wide, faculty, and departmental committees, as needed.
Research Responsibilities
1. Encourage and support research and innovation in nursing;
2. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making;
3. Seek grant opportunities and/or partnerships to enhance research initiatives;
4. Maintain an innovative approach to course delivery, meeting students where they are.

EXPECTED RESULTS :

The Nursing Faculty will provide an opportunity for nursing students to complete course student learning necessary to fulfill requirements for eligibility to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY :

Supervise and mentor nursing students in classroom, clinical, and laboratory settings.

CONTACTS :

Maintain verbal, written, and/or electronic communication with current and potential nursing students.
Communicate with alumni for program feedback and support.
Establish and maintain community connections.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO REACH ACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCE :

Hold an advanced degree in Nursing; e.g., earned master’s degree in nursing, or possess an earned doctorate in nursing.
Hold an unencumbered Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing.
Possess a minimum of two years full-time nursing experience (or its equivalent) within the last five years with evidence of clinical competence in the area of clinical instruction.
Maintain expertise appropriate to teaching responsibilities.
Documented clinical experience in nursing specialty of pediatrics, women’s health, and/or psychiatric nursing.
Provide documentation of current Healthcare Provider CPR requirements for clinical agencies.
Provide documentation of current health care requirements as required by the State of Massachusetts and assigned clinical agencies.

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Anna Maria College is a four-year, private, co-ed, Catholic institution, located in the heart of New England on a 260-acre campus where students are educated to become ethical leaders and community-oriented professionals.

Anna Maria College integrates a liberal arts education with real-life career preparation. The College offers a variety of undergraduate majors, as well as many graduate and certificate programs, both on-ground and online. The small student-faculty ratio allows for a highly personalized learning experience, while the modest class and campus size foster optimal student involvement, collaboration and friendships.

As a Catholic institution inspired by the ideals of the Sisters of Saint Anne, Anna Maria College educates students to become individuals who will transform their world as ethical leaders and community-oriented professionals.

Popular majors are associated with essential careers that drive social impact in communities: nursing, criminal justice, fire science, social work, mental and behavioral health, education, therapeutic arts, business, and more. The College offers an Honors Program and unique study-abroad opportunities. Anna Maria is a member of a Worcester-area College Consortium that allows students to cross-register at other Consortium colleges at no additional cost.

At Anna Maria, you can enjoy all that campus life has to offer and partake in the excitement of the Worcester area. We’re a short drive to Boston, Cape Cod, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont and Rhode Island.

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