Nursing Faculty, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary

Educates students in general education core; and/or health studies; and/or professional courses by providing instructional experiences that support mission and goals of university and/or program. Assesses educational outcomes and uses data to revise curriculum and instructional methodology with goal of ensuring competent entry-level practitioners and good citizens. Under the administrative direction of the Academic Dean and/or general direction of the Program Chair. Position may require hours beyond the 8-hour workday.

Job Responsibilities

• Facilitates the creation of a learning environment for student instruction that encourages critical thinking, investigation, self-direction and respect for the uniqueness and strengths of each individual.
• Advises and tutors students and evaluates academic progression of students in meeting requirements for the program of study and in accomplishing program outcomes.
• Demonstrates a professional role within the discipline by remaining current with trends, issues and practices.
• Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration in the department and the University through committee.
• Perform other accountabilities as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications: Education

Master’s Degree in the teaching or professional discipline or in a related discipline with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline plus work or teaching experience equivalent to three (3) years of college teaching in the discipline; or Master’s Degree in a related or academically appropriate discipline and the terminal degree/certificate in the professional discipline plus work or teaching experience equivalent to three (3) years of college teaching in the discipline; or Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in teaching or professional discipline and evidence of potential ability in instruction.

Minimum Qualifications: Experience

Promise of excellence in teaching and in scholarly or creative works. Professionalism and Scholarship: Participation in professional organizations.

Growth towards academic maturity.

Minimum Qualifications: Licensure, Registration, Certification

Current license/certification to practice in the State of Tennessee as appropriate to professional practice areas.