Nursing: Core Course Faculty, Graduate Nursing

Institution:	Indiana Wesleyan University
Location:	Online/Remote
Category:	Faculty - Medicine - Nursing
Posted:	01/10/2014
Type:	Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY: Contribute to fulfilling the division mission, primarily by providing instruction of the core curricular courses for the Master of Science in Nursing, thus laying the foundation for further role development of graduate nursing students in their subsequent specialty track. Additionally, the candidate will assist with core curricular revisions, ensuring curriculum coherence and quality.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Teach selected core content (communications, ethics, health policy, biostatistics, epidemiology, research, nursing theory, and/or portfolio development) according to content expertise.


2. Evaluate student admission and progression in core learning experiences in accordance with established divisional and school policies.


3. Advise students in achieving the requirements for graduation and/or certification through self-evaluation, career planning and spiritual formation.


4. Assist with identifying, analyzing, and resolving faculty and student issues in the online educational environment while maintaining confidentiality of vital information.


5. Participate in mentoring, reviewing faculty instruction, and analyzing the end of course surveys to propose continuous quality improvement of course and adjunct faculty performance.


6. Ensure coherency of the core curriculum map and alignment of courses with appropriate accrediting and certifying guidelines used in subsequent courses, including, but not limited to the current versions of,
   
   
   
   1. American Association of Colleges of Nursing's (AACN), The Essentials of Master's Education in Nursing . Quality and Safety in the Education of Nursing , Cultural Competencies for Graduate Nursing Students , Core Competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice , Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Competencies in Specialty Areas: Gerontology , End of Life Care , Genetics and Genomics
   
   
   2. American Organization of Nurse Executive Competencies .
   
   
   3. National League for Nursing, Competencies for Nursing Education .
   
   
   4. National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty, Core Competencies for Nurse Practitioners
   
   
   
   


7. Work with faculty, the Online Coordinator, Support Specialists, and designers in the Center for Learning and Innovation (CLI) to keep core course curricula current and evidence-based.


8. Participate in program evaluation, analyze and report core courses learning outcomes achievement, and revise courses and instruction accordingly.


9. Participate in SON and university committees as elected/appointed.


10. Assist with graduation preparation, and attend graduation/retreat/convocation/and other SON activities, and other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Reaching, fingering, talking, hearing, grasping, repetitive motions and light lifting

VISUAL DEMANDS: High visual acuity

ENVIRONMENT: Online

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Earned doctorate preferred (in Nursing or other)


• Master of Science in Nursing


• CPR certified


• Active, unencumbered Indiana license

Experience

1. Online instruction and instructional strategies


2. Course management and the requisite accuracy and attention to detail


3. Grading using impeccable APA


4. Ability to work well with a team and yet be able to work independently


5. Ability to accurately follow instructions


6. Excellent organizational skills


7. Excellent word processing, database and spreadsheet skills


8. Ability to professionally handle confidential information


9. Excellent phone, APA, written, oral, netiquette, and interpersonal communication skills


10. Problem-solving skills

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy, all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Supervisory Relationships: Reports to Division of Graduate Studies in Nursing Chair

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. In addition, nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at anytime.

Application Information

Contact:	Human Resources Indiana Wesleyan University
Online App. Form:	https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH15/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=INDIANAWESLEY AN&cws=1&rid=2525

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by Shane Turner via NursingFacultyJobs.com