Full-Time Faculty - Nursing - Psych Mental Health

The University of Bridgeport, School of Nursing (UBSN), invites applications for full-time faculty with an expertise in psych mental health. As a dynamic and growing program, the University is seeking to add faculty committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. UBSN has a full time teaching opportunity in the BSN and accelerated BSN programs. Appointment to academic rank and salary are dependent on demonstrated scholarly achievement, teaching, and clinical experience. This is a 12-month full time position.

Responsibilities include:

• Under the direction of the Director, School of Nursing, the person is responsible for teaching didactic courses as well as clinical supervision.
• The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach across the curriculum with specialization preference in related field.
• In addition to class and clinical teaching, faculty members are expected to pursue scholarly activities, participate in School, University, and Community service, assist in advising students, curriculum development, and program evaluation associated with a full-time faculty position.
• These positions are also required to participate in commencement and convocation activities as well as special University meetings.
• Teaching schedule may include days, evenings and/or weekends. Participation in other University and community service activities consistent with the mission of the University.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Nursing
• State of CT RN license (or eligible)
• Recent Clinical experience is required. Priority will be given to those applicants with expertise in mental health nursing.
• Ability to demonstrate effectiveness in working with diverse populations.

PREFFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate in nursing or related field or substantial progress towards the doctorate with anticipated completion with 1-2 years.
• Minimum of two- three (2-3) years of recent teaching experience in a university nursing program.

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change)