Medical/Surgical Specialty Faculty

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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