Assistant Professor, Nursing

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

The general responsibilities of all teaching faculty are described in the University of Mount St. Joseph EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK which is available on the website.

The specific responsibilities of all teaching faculty in the Department of Nursing include:

A. THE DEPARTMENT OF NURSING

1. Supports the Mission of the University and the Mission, Philosophy and Strategic Plan of the Department of Nursing;
2. Participates in regular, special and standing committees and other activities of the Department of Nursing and School of Health Sciences;
3. Contributes to the development, evaluation and revision of the nursing curricula utilizing the Organizing Framework for Effective Learning, the Overall and Specific Program Outcomes, curriculum plan and each faculty's experience and specialization in nursing;
4. Participates in identifying and ordering appropriate library and other media materials pertinent to the curriculum;
5. Contributes to the development and revision of departmental and student policies in relation to administration, admission, retention, evaluation, progression and graduation.
6. Assists in the development and evaluation of the Departments Strategic Plan and the budget and in planning and decision making regarding major expenditures;
7. Acts in accord with the Departments professional and ethical standards as developed and enunciated by the Faculty;
8. Accepts leadership responsibilities within the Department;
9. Represents the Department of Nursing on committees, other activities and in the community;
10. Participates in the recruitment of qualified faculty and students;
11. Supervises the activities of teaching assistants, as appropriate.

B. THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT:

• Classroom Setting:
  • Selects, plans, organizes, and implements learning experiences in assigned courses which assist students to meet course and program outcomes;
  • Demonstrates thorough knowledge of subject matter;
  • Demonstrates ability to integrate related content areas;
  • Uses creativity in developing an interactive learning environment;
  • Evaluates students based on course outcomes, identifies strengths and areas needing improvement, and facilitates the development of strategies for improvement and mastery of subject area.
• Clinical setting
  • Facilitates integration of theory and evidence based practice;
  • Makes assignments relevant to course outcomes and student's learning needs;
  • Identifies and evaluates agencies used for clinical laboratory experiences;
  • Establishes and maintains a cooperative working relationship with consumers, clinical agencies and personnel;
  • Communicates goals for students' clinical practice according to specified criteria;
  • Evaluates students based on course outcomes, identifies strengths and areas needing improvement, and facilitates the development of strategies for improvement and mastery of clinical skills.

ACADEMIC ADVISING:

• Interprets University, Department and Program policies for students;
• Facilitates clarification and/or validation of course requirements, Program, University and agency policies when communicating with students;
• Posts regularly scheduled times for student conferences and advising sessions;
• Maintains professional boundaries and sets limits with students;
• Makes appropriate referrals and assists students to seek professional counseling and remedial opportunities when necessary.

Qualifications