Nursing, Faculty

Job Description

Summary This position provides opportunity to teach theory, lab, and clinical and to be actively engaged in ongoing nursing program development. We are currently seeking an innovative, collaborative, teacher-scholar to join the University as a full-time faculty. This position reports to the Undergraduate Chair-Nursing. In addition to teaching, emphasis is on program planning, curriculum development and evaluation, clinical agency liaison/relationship building, advising, and marketing. Workload is 15 credit hours per semester for faculty teaching lab/clinical only or a combination of theory/lab/clinical. Workload is based on student contact hours with one credit of lab or clinical equating to three hours of class. Faculty must comply with Board of Nursing requirements pertaining to course hours and individual qualifications, and experience as well as policies in the Faculty Handbook. This is a nine-month position based at the Saint Leo University campus in Saint Leo, Florida. Appointment may be made at the instructor, assistant, or associate professor level, tenure track.

Job Description

Duties and Tasks: Teach nursing courses in theory, lab, and clinical settings Support curriculum and program development, evaluation, and revision Teach traditional and non-traditional age students Teach on-ground, online, and hybrid modalities Maintain currency in nursing practice through research, certifications, and/or professional development Advise students Support program recruiting and retention efforts Support Departmental and College of Health Professions initiatives Serve on program and university committees Establish relationships with clinical and community agencies and facilitate clinical placements Participate in scholarship and service activities Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chairperson and/or Dean REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge: A Doctorate in nursing or a closely related field and a Master of Science in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution is preferred; a minimum of a Master of Science in Nursing is required An unencumbered, current Registered Nurse license and ability to obtain licensure in Florida is required Experience and credentials to teach nursing courses per accreditation guidelines Experience in nursing education, curriculum development, and accreditation preferred A minimum of three or more years of nursing practice experience with expertise in long term care, acute care, critical care, community settings, obstetrics, pediatrics, and/or mental health.

Skills

• Demonstrated success with active learning strategies Experience with application of technology in teaching, including use of a learning management system Utilization of discipline-related technology, including nursing simulation software and equipment desired
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working collaboratively
• Abilities: Strong written and verbal communication skills Effective interactions with a diverse student and colleague community Willingness to take initiative and thrive in a dynamic environment REQUIRED DOCUMENTS In addition to your curriculum vitae, the following documents are required for consideration. Please be sure to check the email under which you applied for important instructions on completing remaining steps, including uploading documents in the second step of the application packet process as follows: Cover Letter Teaching Philosophy - (500 words or less), should highlight how your teaching philosophy and practices fit the Mission and Values of Saint Leo University. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation – All letters of recommendation should be professional references and at least one (1) from a recent superior. If you do not have those documents at the time of application, please upload a text or word document stating, "Recommendations will be sent independently." Recommendation letters can be mailed to Academic Affairs at the address stated below Student Evaluations (six classes minimum) – Student evaluations from the last year (at least six classes, an even mix of graduate and undergraduate). TRANSCRIPTS Official transcripts are required for all adjuncts and all final full-time faculty candidates Official transcripts for Master, Graduate, and Doctorate degrees are required to complete your application packet and are to be issued directly to Saint Leo University from the respective education institution.
• Transcripts that are “Issued to Student” or issued to another institution are not accepted. Digital and/or electronic transcripts cannot be accepted at this time. World Education Services (WES) Evaluation – A certified evaluation and translation from World Education Services (WES) is required for foreign transcripts and/or any and all degrees obtained from international universities. Expenses for official transcripts are the responsibility of the applicant.
• Please have transcripts and certified evaluations mailed to:
• Attn: Veronica Mantegna Academic Affairs – MC 2006 Saint Leo University PO Box 6665 Saint Leo, Florida 33574 Full-time faculty positions are pending final budget approval prior to start of the academic year. Why Work at Saint Leo?
• What it’s
• Like to
• Work
• Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE! We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time). FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision) Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more! 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options) Employer-provided life insurance Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans Nationwide Pet Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts 403b Retirement Plan Wellness Center *Eligibility based on meeting required service period 2025 ICUBA Benefits Guide_St Leo Top Workplace Each year from 2012 to 2016, Saint Leo University was named one of Tampa Bay’s Top Workplaces by the Tampa Bay Times. The Top Workplaces in Tampa Bay program was created by the Tampa Bay Times and WorkplaceDynamics. The companies in this survey were ranked based on leadership, compensation and training, workplace flexibility, and diversity. One of the Top-Ranked Universities in Florida One of the top-ranked universities in Florida, Saint Leo is a Catholic, liberal arts school serving learners of all faiths. We are traditional, but we are cutting edge Established in 1889 by the Order of Saint Benedict of Florida, the university seeks balanced growth in mind, body and spirit for all members of our community. Saint Leo has grown from a peaceful campus in the rolling hills of Central Florida to an institution of international consequence—ranked one of the best regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report Our Tampa-area campus remains committed as ever to student-centered liberal arts education, and is strengthened by the global reach of our regionally accredited online programs and Education Centers in seven states across the U.S., including on many military bases. We are Catholic, but we are for everyone Our determination to make higher education more accessible to all has made Saint Leo a world leader in redefining the 21st century university. Saint Leo now serves more than 16,000 students from 49 states and 86 countries—ranking us among the five largest Catholic higher education institutions in the United States. Saint Leo is also one of the nation's 10 leading providers of higher education to the U.S. military. While we are proudly Catholic, we teach students not because they are Catholic, but because we are Catholic. And our faith compels us to imagine and contribute to a more socially just society. Non-Discrimination EEO Statement Saint Leo University has a strong commitment to principles of equal employment opportunity and equal access to education. Saint Leo University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethic origin, genetic information, sex, gender, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law in its educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, employment, or other school administered programs. The policy is enforced by Saint Leo University and by applicable laws such as Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992.
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• Location:
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• Hall 3rd
• Floor
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• Address: titleixcoordinator@saintleo.edu
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• Number: (352) 588-8993
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• ATTN: Title IX Office 33701 C.R. 52, Saint Leo, FL 33574 The Director of Accessibility Services and the Section 504 Coordinator, Michael Bailey, may be contacted at michael.bailey02@saintleo.edu.

Note

Questions regarding job application status can be sent to hr@saintleo.edu. The above contacts are listed specifically for Title IX and/or Accessibility concerns only. The University has developed the 'Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Policy' to address any Title IX related allegations of sexual harassment. The policy can be found on the University website. A written/hard-copy version of the policy is available upon request from the Title IX Coordinator. Links Campus Security & Safety Employment Site