Medical/Surgical Specialty Faculty
CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY
Location
Wilson County, Tennessee
Quick overview
The faculty member will teach in both classroom and lab environments, coordinate clinicals, and participate in university and community service. They are also expected to maintain engagement in scholarly and service commitments outside of teaching.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have expertise in Medical/Surgical Nursing and the ability to teach various nursing skills. A minimum of 2-5 years of clinical experience and 1-3 years of teaching experience in an academic or equivalent setting is preferred.
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- Cumberland
- University -
- Lebanon,
- TN 37087Education
- Level: Master's Degree
Position Title
Medical/Surgical Specialty Faculty Position Requirements 37.5 hours per week Candidate is expected to teach 24 – 30 credit hours per academic year in addition to other responsibilities (12 – 15 credit hour academic workload per semester) Posting Date Open Until Filled
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Job Type Full Time Faculty - 9 month teaching appointment
Position Details
This position is a full-time, on-ground appointment in the Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions. The position includes teaching in both the classroom and lab environment, along with helping to coordinate clinicals. The candidate will be expected to participate in university and community service. Candidate will be required to maintain moderate engagement in scholarly and service commitments outside of the regular teaching appointment. Internal Job Category Faculty
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Faculty member must (have): Expertise in Medical/Surgical Nursing The ability to teach cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills required by acute care nursing. The ability to operate high-fidelity mannikins, or willingness to learn Ability to work independently while adhering to high expectations and academic standards for teaching Fluency or ability to learn a variety of educational software programs Ability to provide student support and guidance for registration and advising to ensure the academic success of students Serve on committees and workgroups for the university and school of nursing Competency-based education knowledge Excellent professional communications skills Excellent oral, written and listening skills Experience The successful applicant will have: 2 – 5 years minimum in clinical setting, preferably medical/surgical nursing experience is current or very recent 1-3 years of experience teaching in an academic or equivalent educational setting such as clinical teaching in healthcare settings is preferred Strong clinical nursing skills in medical/surgical nursing Experience teaching in a hybrid environment is helpful but not required Ability to provide diverse instructional strategies including simulation Qualifications Unencumbered TN Nursing license Education Required: MSN Preferred: DNP/PhD
Additional Information: Requires excellence in teaching, scholarship and service Qualifications
