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East Central University

Nursing Instructor

East Central University, Ada, Oklahoma, us, 74821

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Overview Nursing Faculty: Instructor or Assistant Professor (Nontenure Track; Tenure Track if Eligible)

School of Nursing - Ada, Oklahoma

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

Full time faculty position in the BSN pre-licensure nursing program, accredited by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The position requires classroom, lab, and clinical instruction, or a combination thereof, student advisement, curriculum development, program evaluation, professional scholarship and service activities, and active inter and intra-departmental and university-wide committee participation. This is a 10-month position with a minimum teaching load of 24 credit hours each academic year. Some travel may be required.

The statements on this job standard are intended to describe the general nature of the role and level of work being performed. They are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the employee.

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver classroom, clinical, laboratory and simulation experiences that are organized, innovative and creative, demonstrating expertise in facilitation

Teach critical thinking and problem solving, using reflection, probing, active listening and other evidence-based teaching strategies

Promote student mastery of cultural, ethnic, and socially diverse competencies by providing learning experiences from regional, national or global perspectives

Assess student achievement of learning objectives via quality test construction, evaluation of test items, evaluation of papers and other assignments; and development of rubrics; Hold students accountable for their learning

Advise nursing students in the process of nursing program eligibility and completion of graduation requirements

Actively participate in and support School and university-wide participatory governance components and activities and other collaborative processes

Respond to email and telephone communications within 24 hours during regular business work week

Recommend evidence-based curricular changes or revisions to the Curriculum Committee

Participate in ongoing systematic course and program evaluation

Maintain expertise and certifications in area of responsibility; Demonstrate experience and familiarity with nursing clinical duties and skills of clinical site

Obtain competencies in programs used by the School of Nursing (i.e., testing, simulation), and the university

Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and independent judgement

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Serve as a professional role model for students in dress, communication, deportment, problem solving, care delivery and patient advocacy to facilitate student’s socialization into the profession

Foster a culture of positivity, collaboration, mutual respect, civility, innovation, and continuous improvement

Demonstrate an approachable, supportive, encouraging demeanor

Demonstrate respect for the student as a new learner by communicating constructive feedback in appropriate ways

Demonstrate the use of technology to engage students in learning using a student-centered approach

Support student learning by identifying individual learning needs and teaching students to employ active learning strategies

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills, to work with faculty, instructors, staff, and students in the classroom, clinical, lab, simulation, and other interactions

Creativity and flexibility in designing innovative approaches to solving problems and improving processes

Maintain confidentiality in all areas

Qualifications

Doctoral degree in (or with a major in) nursing from an accredited school

Will consider a candidate holding a Bachelor of Science in nursing who is actively pursuing and making consistent progress towards a master’s degree in nursing from an accredited school. Preference will be given to those candidates already holding a Master of Science degree in (or with a major in) nursing from an accredited school. Tenure track requires degree in hand

Current or eligibility for an unencumbered RN license in Oklahoma, or an approved multistate license

Appropriate level of knowledge and clinical expertise required to successfully teach in assigned courses

Two years’ experience in a clinical setting (required by OBN), along with any other requirements for faculty promulgated by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, including all physical requirements as outlined in the “Scope of Practice for Registered Nurses” (OBN Rules and Regulations)

Maintain all requirements for faculty from clinical agencies and accreditors

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent bending, moving, lifting and carrying material weighing up to 150 lbs. with mechanical or human assistance

Working in all weather conditions

Exposure to high noise levels

Frequently required to communicate effectively with diverse populations

Regularly performs tasks that involve repetitive wrist and finger movement

Regularly operates a computer and other standard office equipment

Regularly required to talk and hear in an office, classroom, lab, and clinical setting

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is performed in a variety of settings, to include but not limited to:

Typical office setting with moderate noise levels from conversations, and standard office equipment

Classroom setting with moderate levels of noise from conversation and classroom technology

Lab or Simulation room settings with moderate levels of noise from conversation and lab or simulation equipment

Various clinical settings with low to moderate levels of noise from conversation and equipment

East Central University, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital status, genetic information, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admission, employment, financial aid, and educational services. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Employment Services Director, 1100 E. 14th St., Danley Hall 111, Ada, OK 74820, (580) 559-5260.

Please ensure you have completed the Equal Opportunity Data Form with your application.

Equal Opportunity Data Form.pdf

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