SUMMARY: Reporting directly to the Program Dean, Nursing, the Assistant Professor supports the University in fulfillment of its mission by providing distinguished teaching, service, and scholarship.
The faculty member provides professional leadership and support for students, serving as an educator, role model, mentor, and facilitator.
Additionally, the faculty create an educational environment that fosters innovation, responsiveness, and accountability by focusing extensively on facilitating online student learning associated with the prescribed course and program learning outcomes.
Furthermore, the faculty actively and substantively participates in assessment of student learning activities to ensure students meet prescribed outcomes while vigorously upholding a culture of academic integrity.
Additional duties include service to the university by providing program-specific expertise, actively engaging in relevant department initiatives, and supporting University, Campus, and/or departmental goals to assure compliance with programmatic accreditation and/or licensure.
The faculty member is also required to participate in scholarship activities to support personal development and the advancement of teaching and learning pedagogy or discipline specific research.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: Minimum two years related experience and/or training (online teaching experience is a plus).
Has limited teaching experience in a higher education environment.
Generally, those who have strong research and/or clinical backgrounds but no or limited experience in teaching meet this criterion.
Other experience outlined in service and scholarship activities of the faculty rank and promotion addendum EDUCATION: An earned doctoral (e.g.
PhD, DSc, EdD) or terminal professional degree (e.g., DNP, OTD, JD, MD, PharmD) or the degree that meets educational requirements as required by the programmatic accreditation agency (in the case of an earned clinical doctorate such as the DPT for the Physical Therapy program).
Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, EdD) and MSN, from regionally accredited institutions (or in progress with program plan for completion).
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: PMHNP Board Certified (or in progress), CA RN license obtained or pending, FL or Texas or compact required, AZ/NV preferred, 2 years of APRN experience in Psych Mental Health Qualifications/Skills: (Every effort has been made to identify the essential skills/qualifications of this position.
However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only skills/qualifications you will be required to perform.
The omission of specific statements of skills/qualifications does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential skill/qualification of the position.) Strong leadership skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to read, understand, interpret, and implement accreditation criteria and state agency Regulations.
Ability to read, understand, interpret, and implement academic policies and procedures.
Demonstrates clear criminal background history.
Demonstrates clinical competency where applicable.
Maintains high academic standards.
Highly collaborative and solution oriented.
Ability to work independently with general supervision.
Upholds a thorough, accurate, and practical knowledge of their field or discipline.
Effectively interprets and evaluates the theories of their field or discipline.
Effectively operates related equipment and machines for instructional purposes.
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment and machines such as computer terminal, calculator, and copier.
Effectively utilizes computers and software systems like Office 365, Campus Nexus, ADP, PowerBI, Sharepoint, Concur, Docusign (non-exhaustive list).
Manages and works effectively in a highly diverse student and associate community.
Utilizes effective communication skills, both oral and written, including presentations and effective listening skills.
Ability to communicate effectively before groups, committees, and in meetings.
Utilizes interpersonal skills, follows through with duties, provide attention to detail, and demonstrates the ability to motivate others.
Creative facilitation and conflict resolution skills to resolve difficult and sensitive issues.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to self-direct, self-pace, multi-task, and function well under pressure of deadlines and conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Ability to exercise good judgment and critical thinking.
Ability to interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures and ensure compliance.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
Ability to travel to department or university functions as assigned by supervisor or university leadership.