Professor of Practice-Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing

Summary:

This position is a full-time, Professor of Practice faculty appointment in the Nursing department at Utica University. Teaching responsibilities will be mainly in the DEMSN program. While the full complement of duties is determined in consultation with the Program Director, Chair of Nursing Programs, and the Dean of Health Professions & Education, this position is based primarily on the needs of the specific programs and personnel being served, the basic qualifications and responsibilities are as follows.

 

Major Responsibilities:

A. Oversight in the curriculum delivery of the program: Oversight of designated courses in the program. Collaborate with other nursing faculty for curriculum development, delivery and program assessment. Maintain online and on campus course shells as consistent with the nursing faculty expectations. Act as course coordinator for designated courses. This includes collaborating with adjunct faculty and working closely with the DEMSN Program Director. Coordinate with lab and clinical faculty regarding policies, procedures, and grading for designated courses.

B. Teaching: Teaching duties will be established in consultation with the DEMSN Program Director, Chair of Nursing Programs, and the Dean of Health Professions & Education. Adherence to the Best Practices document to establish a productive, engaging, on-line and on campus learning environment is essential.

C. Service: Service responsibilities will be established in consultation with Dean of Health Professions and Education and may include participation on standing or ad hoc committees, special events and, representation of the College and its programs to the larger community.

D. Accountability: Report directly to the Dean of Health Professions & Education. Attend College and School meetings and events as outlined by the AAUP-UC contract and Department (in person and/or by phone). Make recommendations to the faculty regarding updating curriculum in the areas of course oversight.

E. May perform other related duties as assigned, including participating on committees, teams, or task forces.   Travel: 

• May require travel between DEMSN campuses and to UC main campus

Education & Experience Qualifications:

 Earned Doctorate in Nursing (Ph.D., EdD, DNS and DNP) from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized organization. ABDs are encouraged to apply.

· Current unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in NY and FL (or eligible) required

· 5 years nursing practice with direct patient care experience required

· 5 years of teaching experience in nursing required

· Experience teaching at both the baccalaureate and graduate level required

· Online teaching experience required

· Experience with curriculum and course development required

· Medical-Surgical experience required

· Must possess well-developed writing and verbal skills.