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University Description
Founded in 1868, Hampton University is a leading historically black university (HBCU) located in the City of Hampton, a historic city in the Hampton Roads region, offering a peaceful yet intellectually stimulating environment for living and learning. The Hampton University main campus is centrally located between Virginia Beach and historic Williamsburg, along a beautiful waterfront. The University is a nationally renowned, privately endowed, co-educational, and nonsectarian institution. The University is "dedicated to the promotion of learning, building of character and preparation of promising students for positions of leadership and service."
Level Coordinators Needed: Foundations/Fundamentals, Med-Surg, Critical Care, OB/Ped, Community/Mental Health
Description:
This is a 9-month faculty appointment.
The role of the Level Coordinator (Junior to Senior Levels) includes ensuring that all faculty responsibilities related to a course s) are fulfilled. This includes adherence to syllabi, course objectives, delivery of course content, maintenance of student rosters and records, and timely submission of grades. Knowledge and enforcement of all policies related to the University, the bachelor's degree Nursing Program, the Department of Nursing, and the clinical placement site(s) are expected.
Preparation for the course includes reviewing the syllabus, level, and course objectives, and revising and updating course content without altering the original integrity of the course objectives and requirements as outlined in the syllabus. The syllabus, course calendar, and assignments should be prepared and discussed with the Department Chair prior to the beginning of the course. The course description and textbooks should be reviewed for currency and, if changes are indicated, discussed at a meeting of the nursing faculty.
The coordinator meets with other faculty assigned to the course to plan class and clinical schedules, guest lecturers, and lab activities. They should also discuss problems as they arise and design remediation/ interventions to help students meet course expectations. The coordinator meets with the Department Chair as needed to discuss course-related issues and student or faculty concerns. S/he also maintains open communication with representatives of the clinical agency, nurse managers, and staff related to the presence of student nurses in the agency.
During the course, the coordinator organizes activities to foster learning, including posting didactic materials and grades on Canvas and working with the Registrar's Office to maintain records of withdrawals, drops, adds, incompletes, variances, warnings, and/or probations. S/he provides support and consultation for faculty in the presentation of course materials, exams, and evaluation of students' performance, and ensures that academic records for each student include all paper exams, warnings, evaluations, academic advising notes, and any other paperwork related to individual student performance, including attendance records.
At the conclusion of the course, final grades are submitted to the Registrar's Office using the official format. The Level Coordinator is also responsible for implementing evaluation procedures as indicated in the Nursing Department's Systematic Plan for Program Evaluation.
The Level Coordinator is also responsible for the overall evaluation of the assigned level using existing and piloted evaluation tools, as well as ongoing self- and peer-evaluation to maintain program integrity, promote current practice, and improve program outcomes. S/he reports any conclusions or recommendations to the Department Chair for further faculty discussion or potential improvements. The Level Coordinator reports to the Nursing Department Chair and works collaboratively with the Department Chair on all policies and issues related to the Department and the University Mission.
Specific Responsibilities for Beginning a Semester
Department
• Send syllabus to Undergraduate Chair
• Reserving computer lab for testing
• Place learning materials on reserve
• Review all system academic policies and update the syllabus accordingly without altering the course description and objectives
• Participate in the orientation of incoming students and adjuncts as necessary
Clinical Agencies
• Alert the Department Chair of the need to update/initiate clinical contracts as needed
• Supply the contact person at the clinical agency with a schedule and a list of students and faculty who will be at the Agency.
• Ensure students' completion of all required pre-clinical documentation.
• Arrange for attestations as required by clinical sites.
• Reserve all rooms at the clinical agency needed for special events, orientation, poster presentations, and post-clinical conferences
• Arrange for orientation of clinical faculty members to their assigned units, including online and facility orientation.
• Manage and promptly report problems occurring in the clinical area to the Department Chair and complete a report as indicated.
Simulation
• Coordinate Simulation Laboratory activities with other Level Coordinators and Lab Instructors
• Develop with the other Level Coordinator and Lab Instructor a Master Schedule of lab activities for both levels
• Arrange for the gathering of course evaluation data at the end of the course, including the faculty's evaluation of course activities.
Salary is based on qualifications $75,000-$105,000
To Apply:
A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, Hampton University faculty employment application, and curriculum vitae to Dr. Michael Jones, Dean of the School of Nursing at sonadmin@hamptonu.edu.
Dr. Michael Jones, Dean
School of Nursing
Hampton University
200 William R. Harvey Way
Hampton, Virginia 23668