Medical/Surgical Specialty Faculty
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CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY
TN
Summary
The faculty member will teach in both classroom and lab environments, coordinate clinicals, and participate in university and community service. They are also expected to maintain engagement in scholarly and service commitments outside of teaching.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Cumberland University - Lebanon, TN 37087Education Level: Master's Degree
Position Title
Medical/Surgical Specialty Faculty
Position Requirements
37.5 hours per week
Candidate is expected to teach 24 – 30 credit hours per academic year in addition to other responsibilities (12 – 15 credit hour academic workload per semester)
Posting Date
Open Until Filled
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Job Type
Full Time Faculty - 9 month teaching appointment
Position Details
This position is a full-time, on-ground appointment in the Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions. The position includes teaching in both the classroom and lab environment, along with helping to coordinate clinicals. The candidate will be expected to participate in university and community service. Candidate will be required to maintain moderate engagement in scholarly and service commitments outside of the regular teaching appointment.
Internal Job Category
Faculty
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Faculty member must (have):
Expertise in Medical/Surgical Nursing
The ability to teach cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills required by acute care nursing.
The ability to operate high-fidelity mannikins, or willingness to learn
Ability to work independently while adhering to high expectations and academic standards for teaching
Fluency or ability to learn a variety of educational software programs
Ability to provide student support and guidance for registration and advising to ensure the academic success of students
Serve on committees and workgroups for the university and school of nursing
Competency-based education knowledge
Excellent professional communications skills
Excellent oral, written and listening skills
Experience
The successful applicant will have:
2 – 5 years minimum in clinical setting, preferably medical/surgical nursing experience is current or very recent
1-3 years of experience teaching in an academic or equivalent educational setting such as clinical teaching in healthcare settings is preferred
Strong clinical nursing skills in medical/surgical nursing Experience teaching in a hybrid environment is helpful but not required
Ability to provide diverse instructional strategies including simulation
Qualifications
Unencumbered TN Nursing license
Education
Required: MSN
Preferred: DNP/PhD
Additional Information
Requires excellence in teaching, scholarship and service
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