Instructor in Nursing/Assistant Professor of Nursing

Delta State University

Instructor in Nursing/Assistant Professor of Nursing

Position Type: Faculty

Department: Robert E. Smith School of Nursing

Posting Number: 201201122

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Tenure/Non-Tenure: Tenure Track

Salary Basis: 9 month

Responsibilities:
Classroom, online, and clinical teaching in the discipline for undergraduate and/or graduate nursing students; research/scholarship; and University, professional, and community service.


Qualifications:
1. Doctorate in Nursing or related field preferred; ABD/applicants completing the appropriate terminal degree within 12 months will be considered.
2. MSN required.
3. Current unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse or as an advanced practice nurse (APRN) in Mississippi (copy must be submitted with application).
4. Family Nurse Practitioner certification preferred
5. Must satisfy a criminal history background check.
6. Clinical focus in adult, psychiatric/mental, maternal/child, pediatric, and/or advanced practice; other specialty areas may be considered.
7. Clinical expertise and at least 1 year experience in clinical role.
8. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.

1. Doctorate in Nursing or related field preferred; ABD/applicants completing the appropriate terminal degree within 12 months will be considered.
2. MSN required.
3. Current unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse or as an advanced practice nurse (APRN) in Mississippi (copy must be submitted with application).
4. Family Nurse Practitioner certification preferred
5. Must satisfy a criminal history background check.
6. Clinical focus in adult, psychiatric/mental, maternal/child, pediatric, and/or advanced practice; other specialty areas may be considered.
7. Clinical expertise and at least 1 year experience in clinical role.
8. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.

1. Demonstrated leadership within the fields of education and nursing.
2. Personal and professional integrity consistent with the mission of this institution and department.
3. Evidence of effective problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision making skills.
4. Demonstrated pro-active approach in identifying problems.
5. Experience with utilizing technology in the instruction process to enhance learning.
6. Evidence of flexibility, willingness to change, open-mindedness, fairness, accepting responsibility and personal growth.


Salary:
9 monthCommensurate with experience and qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Doctorate in Nursing or related field preferred; ABD/applicants completing the appropriate terminal degree within 12 months will be considered.
2. MSN required.
3. Current unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse or as an advanced practice nurse (APRN) in Mississippi (copy must be submitted with application).
4. Family Nurse Practitioner certification preferred
5. Must satisfy a criminal history background check.
6. Clinical focus in adult, psychiatric/mental, maternal/child, pediatric, and/or advanced practice; other specialty areas may be considered.
7. Clinical expertise and at least 1 year experience in clinical role.
8. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.


Preferred Qualifications:
1. Demonstrated leadership within the fields of education and nursing.
2. Personal and professional integrity consistent with the mission of this institution and department.
3. Evidence of effective problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision making skills.
4. Demonstrated pro-active approach in identifying problems.
5. Experience with utilizing technology in the instruction process to enhance learning.
6. Evidence of flexibility, willingness to change, open-mindedness, fairness, accepting responsibility and personal growth.


Special Instructions to Applicants:
Cover letter, vitae, teaching philosophy, unofficial transcript and 3 letters of reference are required for this position.

Requests for letters of recommendation will automatically be generated to the references you list on the application. They will be sent a link to allow them to submit letter directly to application.


Additional Information:


Open Date: 04/19/2021

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

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