Assistant Professor of Nursing

Dillard University

New Orleans, LA

Full-Time

Job Description

Responsibilities/Accountability:

Acceptance of Missions: Dillard University is a historically Black institution that cultivates leaders who live ethically, think and communicate precisely, and act courageously to make the world a better place.

The mission of Dillard University College of Nursing is to prepare caring, courageous future nurse leaders who are ethical , critical thinkers that communicate effectively and therapeutically respecting the diversity of peoples in all health care settings to improve the human condition.

Nursing faculty are required to participate in planning and implementation of College of Nursing educational programs: direct learner activities by ensuring course learning outcomes and content are written and outlined to reflect the philosophy, organizing framework, and level objectives; utilizes varied teaching strategies; assists students to apply the organizing framework to nursing practice; assists students to apply nursing theories and principles to nursing practice; reviewing audio-visuals and literary resources for use in the educational program; conducting formal classes and supervising clinical experiences as assigned; assisting in the preparation and implementation of classroom and clinical schedules; evaluating effectiveness of own-instruction; using knowledge gained from student and peer evaluations in planning of subsequent learning experiences; Collecting clinical facility evaluations as indicated; Submits course reports and grade books and other student progression documents at the end of the semester; and fulfilling University faculty responsibilities; adheres to the bylaws for the College of Nursing.

Assists in the planning and implementation of a sound educational program designed to meet the objectives of the specifiied level by: principles of learning; arranging for the preparation of class and clinical schedules and their dissemination; attending annual agency meeting with faculty to negotiate clinical request; evaluating educational resources; designing and/or revising methods and tools for evaluation that are consistent with teaching strategies and objectives; evaluating effectiveness if instruction based on students' achievement of objectives; maintaining a record of students' grades; teaching in classroom and clinical area as indicated.

Participating in scholarly community activities consistent with the mission and goals of the University, College of Nursing and profession by: holding membership in professional organizations and assuming leadership roles when indicated; assuming a leadership role in academic affairs of the University; demonstrating leadership within community organizations which promote health; demonstrating self-directedness in the pursuit of continual learning activities; assisting with grant procurement; contributing to professional publications; making scholarly presentations to professional and nonprofessional organizations. In the event of team teaching the full-time faculty member serves as the lead. Adheres to the bylaws for the College of Nursing; Performs related duties as assigned.

If a faculty member serves as the course lead, the lead faculty assumes and fulfills administrative responsibilities commensurate with the position by assuring that level competencies, and course content remain compatible with the philosophy, organizing framework and objectives of the nursing program; providing for continuous evaluation of courses to determine if objectives are met; interpreting the philosophy, objectives, and policies of the College of Nursing to faculty and students: Coordinating activities with other levels in the College and affiliating agencies; assisting in the identification of faculty and student needs assisting in the recruitment, screening and selection of faculty; provide formal peer evaluation and support to colleagues teaching within the course or related clinical. Formal-peer evaluations are to be forwarded to the respective nursing level coordinator. Recognizing and informing Dean of existing or potential student-faculty problems; conducting course-clinical meetings, respectively; Syllabi development/ revision for both lecture and clinical courses.

Qualifications

Masters prepared nurse required. Doctorate or certification in nursing specialty, or a minimum of two years in higher education experience preferred. Must have licensure with the State of Louisiana or a compact RN license. Possesses qualities of integrity, initiative, and good judgment with high ethical standards. Must have the ability to work and communicate effectively with others.

Work Conditions

May require12-hour shifts in acute care settings. Supervision of direct patient care, interfacing with computer technology, utilization of patient simulators. Compliance with agency protocols for educational preparation of pre-licensure students.

Other:

May include direct and indirect patient care clinical assignments. Agency clinical attestation information required.