Faculty Positon for Nursing

Job DetailsJob Location: Hattiesburg - Hattiesburg, MS 39401Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Associate Dean for the School of Nursing, the Faculty will provide instruction in one or more nursing courses as it applies to the discipline of nursing.  The candidate may have other responsibilities commensurate with rank and experience.  The candidate is expected to assist the School of Nursing through contributions in service, professional development/scholarship, and recruitment as facilities and space permit.

Duties and Responsibilities

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Duties and responsibilities listed are essential job functions and exclude functions which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities listed below should be performed in an effective and efficient manner.  These criteria are guidelines for evaluation and retention of Nursing Faculty commensurate with rank and experience.  Faculty desiring promotion must demonstrate behaviors identified for the rank desired.

 





Duties and Responsibilities




Teaching


As assigned, routinely facilitate theory and clinical learning for students enrolled in the William Carey University Nursing program(s).  (Due to WCU multi-campus environment, School of Nursing faculty are required to routinely travel, and are responsible for ensuring personal transportation to/from theory and clinical assignments.)
Supervise patient care administered by students including, but not limited to, all medication administration, treatments, and plans of care.
Evaluate/Counsel student performance and progress.
Utilize technology to enhance instruction.
Maintain theory and clinical competence in assigned area(s) of teaching responsibility.
Assist the School of Nursing in implementing the nursing program in accordance with state and national accreditation standards.
Perform role in accordance with state and national accreditation requirements, as well as requirements for the role of the Registered Nurse by the states of Louisiana and Mississippi.


Scholarship


Participate actively and effectively in the department and university, offering good insights, creative suggestions, and constructive criticisms.
Adheres to state and national accreditation standards
Participate in required scholarly activities annually. 


Service to the University


Assist the university in implementing the Statement of Purpose.
Assist the university in implementing the long-range institutional and financial plans.
Participate in required recruitment events
Serve on one school of nursing committee(s) and/or university committee(s) as assigned


Service to the Community


Participates in discussions/presentations/consultations to civic, professional, or other community groups
Participates at the local level in academic, community, and/or professional organizations
Participates in health-related activities to benefit the public (e.g. health fair, continuing education offerings)


Christian Commitment


Consistently reflect Christian integrity and values to colleagues and students
Participate in spiritual emphases of events of the university
Support the Christian mission of the university





QualificationsRequired Qualifications:


Current, unencumbered registered nurse license in Mississippi and Louisiana with no pending legal or State Board of Nursing actions
Evidence of continuing competence in teaching, scholarship, service, and clinical practice
Must have practicing privileges at all clinical agencies utilized by WCUSON
Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution


Preferred Qualifications


Academic preparation – Doctorate in Nursing
Teaching experience – University-level nursing education experience


Physical Demands


Must possess the physical ability to actively facilitate student learning in the classroom and clinical environment for extended periods of time (up to 12 hours) including having strength and agility to assist with patient transfers in the clinical setting.
Must possess the physical ability to function in the role of a registered nurse in the clinical setting.  Candidate will need to provide evidence of a current health assessment verifying physical ability to perform in the nursing faculty role.
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting (sit or stand for extended period of time, up to 4 hours), and to use standard office equipment including a phone and computer.
Must have vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to effectively communicate in person and over the telephone.
Must have the ability to sit or stand for