Faculty – School of Nursing

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position serves in a virtual or residential capacity at the University. Faculty is tasked to work a full-time load of sections in a given area of instruction. Faculty is expected to serve on committees, perform administrative duties, and complete other tasks as assigned by the Dean. The faculty workload may be reduced dependent upon the amount of time committed to another functions.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

• Provide instruction in accordance with the philosophy of the University and within the scope of departmentally-defined courses, programs of study, and degrees.


• Cooperate and respond to faculty members, staff, and administrators regarding educational technology and support services that enhance the instructional process.


• Assume responsibility to keep current in the field of study/area of expertise and continue to develop professionally in content, methodologies, and distance strategies.


• Keep accurate electronic records for both the learning management system maintenance as well as the University records system and submit all records when required.


• Adequately prepare for and personally conduct all assigned courses.


• Provide "office hours" support and communicate (e.g., email, posting, livechat, etc.) in a timely manner with students, other faculty, staff, and College Dean, particularly on student concerns or issues.


• Provide students, faculty, and staff with frequent, regular feedback and note progress toward course/program goals and objectives. Conduct fair evaluation (resulting in grades) and apply equally to all students.


• Make referrals to Support Services when a student's scholastic or personal needs require special attention.


• Participate actively in faculty development opportunities (internally and externally) and provide feedback concerning student and faculty issues.


• Follow principles of good educational practice: provide ongoing contact between students, develop reciprocity/cooperation among students, use active learning techniques, give prompt feedback, emphasize time on task, communicate high expectations, and respect diverse talents and ways of learning.


• Work with other University personnel and departments to passionately drive retention rates


• Participate to create proactive and early interactions with students within programs through teaching, phone calls, welcome forums, recorded videos, etc.


• Serve as representative on University committees as appropriate


• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/ WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS AND DESIRED SKILLS:

• All Faculty are required to meet the standards established by the University accrediting bodies upon employment.


• MSN is acceptable minimal education requirement or an MSN working on a doctorate


• Able to make decisions and work independently with exceptional problem solving and analytical skills.


• Required proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Products, Internet, MS Project, course management systems, computerized assessment software, and web authoring software required


• Knowledge of, and use of, Learning Management Systems preferred


• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with technicians and faculty


• Knowledge of distance learning educational model required


• Able to gather, analyze, evaluate, and integrate information electronically


• Advance professional business writing skills required


• In-depth knowledge of distance learning educational models, adult learning styles, and technology-assisted instruction.


• In-depth knowledge of developing curriculum design required


• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills required


• Able to effectively communicate orally (in person and by telephone) and in writing.


• Able to multi-task, yet maintain close attention to detail and timeliness of work production.


• Able to work in a positive team-oriented manner with a variety of people (students, faculty, staff, administrators, vendors, and members of the general public)

by Shane Turner via NursingFacultyJobs.com