Faculty - Tenure Track - Nursing

Faculty - Tenure Track - Nursing

Position Category: Faculty - Tenure Track (FT)

Summary:
Who we are

Education is at an inflection point. Universities are quickly evolving, and new technologies and strategies are reshaping the education experience. We are Utah Valley University (UVU) — the largest student enrollment among teaching institutions in the state of Utah, with over 40,000 students. We are one of only a few institutions in the nation offering an integrated dual-mission model that combines the rigor and richness of a first-rate teaching university with the openness and vocational programs of a community college.
Utah Valley University - Department of Nursing invites applications for a tenure-track position.

What you'll be doing

Under the direction of the Department Chair, the successful candidate will:

• Design and teach courses in nursing (didactic, simulation labs, and clinical).
• Plan and prepare approved courses of study with measurable objectives for each course.
• Teach content areas are to include Mental Health, Assessment, Pharmacology, Fundamentals, Medical/Surgical, Health Promotion, Community Health, Quality/Safety, Navigating Health Systems, Nursing Research, Nursing Theory, Leadership and Global Nursing.
• Participate in various activities in support of teaching/learning and program development (e.g., curriculum development, accreditation) as required.
• Participate in faculty organization meetings, serve on department, college and university committees.
• Participate in assessment and policy-making functions of faculty organizations and other assigned committees.

UVU offers an excellent benefits package which includes a generous leave policy, 12 paid holidays, affordable medical and dental insurance options, life and AD&D insurance, tuition waiver (undergraduate resident) for employee and dependents and substantial employer contribution to a retirement plan.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a Master’s degree in Nursing required.
• Knowledge and skill in current instructional theories, strategies, techniques, and discipline-specific content and experience in Mental Health.
• Provide evidence of potential for scholarly/creative work consistent with a teaching university.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an RN in the state of Utah.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Preparing instructional materials and teaching, managing, and supervising individuals and groups in classrooms, labs/simulations, and clinical areas.
• Supervises extra-curricular activities, and advising students as assigned.
• Evaluates instruction and learning while maintaining a student-oriented approach to education.
• Engages students in lecture and discussion sessions and fostering and engaging students in collegial relations with the community.
• Communicates with students regarding academic progress and grading. Creating and maintaining accurate and current plans, reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Ability and willingness to teach online, evenings, and other times, as needed.
• Ability to fulfill all faculty teaching, scholarly, and service obligations associated with earning tenure.

Preferred Qualifications:
A Doctoral degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited institution.

Physical Requirements:
Work is normally performed in a typical classroom/office and nursing work environment. Teaching/Presenting/Standing/Speaking

Benefits Summary:
UVU offers an excellent benefits package which includes a generous leave policy, 12 paid holidays, affordable medical and dental insurance options, life and AD&D insurance, tuition waiver (undergraduate resident) for employee and dependents and substantial employer contribution to a retirement plan.

FLSA: Exempt

Pay Range: DOQ

Advertisement Number: FAC22521
Open Date: 12/07/2021
Review Start Date: 01/07/2022
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant: Priority consideration will be given to those applicants who apply on or before the “Review Start Date." This job advertisement may close at any time after the review date.

Please list a minimum of three references. References may be contacted at some point during the screening and selection process for a letter of recommendation.

To apply, visit: https://www.uvu.jobs/postings/26801

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