The University of Rio Grande announces an opening for full-time (12 month) faculty member for the MSN Program in Blue Ash, Ohio. This on-site, in-person teaching position comes with an exciting opportunity to build on a new program, specializing in Adult Gerontology, with primarily international students.
Qualifications
- Advanced Practice Registerd Nurse (APRN)
- DNP or Ph.D. in nursing preferred
- Unencumbered license to practice nursing in the state of Ohio
- Minimum of two years of experience as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum 1-2 year experience as APRN
- 1-2 years teaching experience (lecture setting preferred, adjunct experience considered)
Principal Instructional Duties
- Assume responsibility for the classes/courses as assigned.
- Maintain regular office hours.
- Update and maintain an accurate course syllabus for each class assigned; distribute the same to class members, upload the syllabus to the LMS and file copies with the Director of the MSN Program.
- Teach each class as assigned within the framework of the mission of the University and the syllabus of the class.
- Design and implement teaching strategies that will assist a Master’s level nursing student to meet the course and program objectives or outcomes.
- Provide formative and summative evaluation of student performance, assign grades, and submit results of grades according to the University policy to the Records Office in accordance with pre-established timetables.
- Provide academic and professional role development mentoring and advising to students.
- Follow procedures for academically at-risk students.
- Collaborate with students and clinical partners to facilitate clinical experiences and evaluation of clinical performance. .
Principal Administrative Duties
- Assist in revisions of the MSN curriculum as assigned by the Director of MSN Program.
- Serve on departmental committees as nominated.
- Submit attendance records according to the University policy to the Records Office in accordance with pre-established timetables.
- Submit a list of materials including textbooks, supplies, equipment, and supplemental instructional materials, to the bookstore and the MSN Program Director and other appropriate offices in accordance with pre-established timetables.
- Maintain University committee assignments and co-curricular activities, as designated by the Director of the MSN Program.
- Maintain strong knowledge of the use and care of learning technology/media and shall cooperate in establishing and maintaining the resources of the University.
- Maintain strong knowledge of services of support services and resources of the University and direct students to them accordingly.
- Participate in the peer evaluation process.
- Participate in professional development programs with prior approval from the Director of the MSN Program.
- Contribute to ongoing quality improvement of the MSN program.
- Serve as mentor to new hires and adjunct faculty.
- Participate on search committees as needed. Interview potential faculty in collaboration with the Director of the MSN Program.
- Actively participate in required activities for the MSN program and the college in readiness for regulatory and accrediting visits.
- Maintain continuing education related to professional certification.
- Maintain continuing education related to role as graduate level educator.
- Participate in course scheduling and clinical assignments.
Application Instructions
For consideration, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), transcripts (unofficial accepted for application purposes), a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information for three (3) references to Dr. Renee Ingel, MSN Program Director, through the University's online application portal.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Background check and official transcripts are required prior to hire. For additional information about Rio, please visit: www.rio.edu [http://www.rio.edu].
