Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing (Med-Surg)

The College of Nursing invites applications for the tenure track position of Assistant Professor of Nursing specializing in medical-surgical nursing. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The College of Nursing is a baccalaureate program for the preparation of a professional nurse. The nursing faculty view nursing as a Christian ministry and as a professional practice. The faculty position begins August 2014.

Essential Functions:

• Teaching nursing classroom theory and/or clinicals


• Student advising as assigned


• University committee service as assigned


• Departmental duties as assigned

Team Responsibilities:

• Resolve problem situations between courses within the same level.


• Participate with team in evaluation of semester.


• Participate in team meetings for the purpose of coordination of classes during a given semester.

Advisor Responsibilities:

• Monitor the individualized plan of study for advisee.


• Advise student about enrollment in relation to plan of study.


• Monitor addition and withdrawal from courses.


• Keep degree check sheet current in student's file.


• Advice transfers regarding courses.


• Advise students of financial/economical implications of enrollment changes.


• Monitor student's progress in program.


• Meet with student as needed. Meet with freshmen at least twice during each semester of first year.


• Communicate with student as needed regarding midterm grade report, honor roll, etc.


• Be available to talk about student concerns.


• Refer students as needed for personal or career counseling.


• Advise student about professional decisions as appropriate.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Arrange orientation for the clinical agencies.


• Coordinate Background Check and Drug Screen process for students with Certified Background.


• Coordinate and oversee all clinical requirements for students and faculty (immunizations, CPR, etc)


• Coordinate orientation for adjunct faculty.


• Communicate with agency staff to build relationships.


• Verify all agency contracts are up to date for all agencies being used each semester.


• Verify all preceptor information is up to date prior to being used each semester.


• Evaluation of clinical sites with agency staff, faculty, and student responses.


• Recruit clinical sites and clinical faculty prior to each semester.


• Review and develop clinical scheduling of all clinical sections prior to each semester


• Ensure that the counseling record spread sheet is updated each semester. Monitor and report trends for Undergraduate Faculty

Applicants must submit a letter of application, and OBU Faculty application form: http://ift.tt/1dfJEWX , vita, three current letters of recommendation, and graduate transcripts. Review will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Scan completed application along with other requested materials and send to hr@okbu.edu.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively


• Possess and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills


• Possess and demonstrate strong pedagogy


• Be able to assess student ability and adjust teaching as appropriate


• Be able to advise students


• Knowledge of online education delivery methods

Education:.

• Preferred: DNP or PhD in Nursing and current nursing license in Oklahoma


• Required: Masters of Science in Nursing and current nursing license in Oklahoma

Experience:.

• Preferred: Teaching experience


• Required: Minimum of two years of nursing experience

Special Requirements:

• Commitment to the vision and mission of Oklahoma Baptist University


• Active member in a local evangelical church

by Shane Turner via NursingFacultyJobs.com