Faculty, School of Nursing

Company: Touro University
Location: Henderson
Posted on: May 19, 2023

Job Description:

The Professorial faculty shall consist of individuals who have been appointed to the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor.A faculty member in School of Nursing is expected to fulfill teaching, service and scholarship responsibilities.Faculty members assume the responsibility of developing, recommending, and executing all approved policies of instruction. A faculty member in the School of Nursing is responsible for the delivery of a portion of the curriculum for which he/she has suitable education and experience which may include oversight of students in clinical settings. He/she will follow the curriculum as designed and collaborate with key individuals as needed. He/she is expected to assist the University and School of Nursing in meeting academic or related committee responsibilities. All of these duties require that the faculty member remain current in practice through Nursing Science participation in professional development activities.Located in Henderson, Nevada, approximately twenty-five minutes from the notorious Las Vegas strip, Touro University Nevada is a non-profit medical, health sciences, and education graduate university focused on positively impacting our community in healthcare and education. Our values surrounding social justice, intellectual pursuit, and service to humanity are steadfast and are clearly visible in the actions of our students, faculty, staff, and graduates.We invite you to apply to our position for consideration to join the ranks of our diverse, talented, and professional staff and faculty. Please visit the tun.touro.edu/administration/human-resources website where you can see a comprehensive listing of optional benefits and Human Resources contact information.1. Teaching1.1. Responsible for all aspects of teaching for assigned courses1.2. Prepare and deliver content for assigned courses.1.3. Follow approved curriculum while deliver content for assigned courses1.4. Provide Clinical Supervision for NP students.1.5. Coordinate clinical experiences with preceptors.1.6. Evaluate student progress in didactic, Practicum and Clinical Intensives , lab, and clinical settings through appropriate evaluation methods1.7. Implement and comply with all TUN/ TUSN policies2. Curriculum Development2.1. Participate in the ongoing curriculum review.2.2. Complete course report forms at the end of each semester.3. Education Environment3.1. Promote an environment conducive to student learning and be responsive to student needs3.2. Report student progress to appropriate personnel3.3. Prepare reports on student progress for faculty meetings3.4. Provide student support through provision of office hours and advisement. Format may be online, phone, and/or in person.3.5. Promote student learning and facilitate a learning environment4. Service4.1. Serve on committees within the School of Nursing (SON), Touro University Nevada (TUN) and the community at large.4.2. Function as student advisors to assigned group of students4.3. Attend graduation, school, college, and student functions as required4.4. Complete student status forms when appropriate4.5. Implement TUN and SON approved policies as appropriate4.6. Provide reports, budgetary information, and other documents, as requested by Directors and Deans4.7. Other duties may be assigned.5. Scholarship5.1. Maintain academic and clinical expertise through scholarship activities6. Actively engages in the advancement of the University6.1. Builds collaborative partnership opportunities across and among various entities participating in networking opportunities, [internal and external partners, other colleges and universities, hospitals, local organizations, societies, etc.] promoting relationships with the University.6.2. Promotes and represents the University at local, state, and national events (attending and participating in conferences, serving as a speaker/presenter, networking with colleagues to foster program development, participating in various community opportunities, etc.)6.3. Refers to and coordinates in advance with the Office of Advancement/Public Relations team on all media contacts, communications, and/or interactions to include message, promotion, etc. in which asked to serve as an official representative, content expert, or spokesperson on behalf of the University.6.4. Coordination in advance with the Office of Advancement on all Touro related legislative issues to include contact with the national, state, and local government officials, whether in official University capacity or with a national, state or local organization.6.5. Serves on various committees and teams within the University as assigned (attending meetings, contributing to discussions, sharing/exchanging information, and leading constituents toward goal attainment) to include advising and mentoring (Students, clubs, campus organizations)6.6. Contributes to Universitys compliance with and in the development of required documentation as related to accreditation of all programs to which departmental content is contributed. (faculty adequacy model, gathering data, self-assessment, peer review, providing input/feedback, etc.) aiding in the attainment of academic compliance6.7. Is knowledgeable of and remains in compliance with all institutional policies and procedures as outlined in the Faculty Handbook for Touro University Nevada7. Contributes to team efforts by performing other duties as needed/assignedEducation:

• Masters degree with a major in nursing required, Doctorate in nursing or a related field preferred
• Current Registered Nurse in Nevada or eligible to obtain
• Current APNRN In Nevada or eligible to obtain
• APRN National Certification RequiredExperience:
  • Two years clinical experience as an APRN
  • Previous education experience preferredSkills & Abilities:
    • Strong knowledge base in specialty area(s)
    • A demonstrated ability and desire to teach
    • Ability to work collaboratively
    • Strong interpersonal skills and the enthusiasm and motivation to contribute to the growth and development of the basic science department of the School of Nursing and the university
    • Ability to apply nursing science in the clinical settingApplication Requirements:
      • Resume or CV
      • Cover Letter (attached to the cover letter link) that expresses your interest in this specific position at this specific institution. Please do not attach a resume to the cover letter link.**SPECIAL NOTICE**As we work to keep everyone safe and healthy, Touro requires every student and employee to be fully vaccinated. Medical or religious exemptions can be requested through Human Resources or Student Health. A comprehensive policy regarding vaccinations has been distributed to the campus.

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