Assistant Professor Of Graduate Nursing F99033

Position/Application Information

MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor, Graduate Nursing Degree Program.

DEPARTMENT: Graduate Nursing/College of Nursing and Health Professions

POSITION INFORMATION: This is a full-time, 9-month, unclassified, tenure-track position. This appointment will potentially begin in August 2024.

POSITION NUMBER: F99033

REPORTING AUTHORITY: Department of Graduate Nursing

DEADLINE: Open until position is filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: For the application process, applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below:

• Letter of Application (Cover Letter)

• Vita

• Three Letters of Recommendation

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, click on the "APPLY" button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Required application materials WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline, if applicable. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *

ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the HR Liaison:

Kim Dronett at kdronett@mcneese.edu or (337) 475-5413.

Position Duties/Responsibilities

A faculty member in the Graduate Nursing Degree Program has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, teaching, university/community service, and research/scholarly work. Specific duties include: implements University and College policies and procedures; implements the program curricula; participates in curriculum and course planning, implementation, and evaluation; assists in evaluating clinical settings and experiences related to course and student learning needs; evaluates the clinical competence of students accurately; serves on University and College of Nursing and Health Professions committees; conducts scholarly activity appropriate to the discipline; participates in professional activity which enhances the education mission of the college and contributes to the discipline; fosters collegial relationships and respect for faculty, staff, and students, presents self as a positive and professional role model; participates in community service.

Teaching

The primary duty of all faculty members is effective classroom teaching Faculty members holding the terminal degree teach 12 hours per semester. Full-time faculty members are expected to schedule at least ten office hours each week for a regular semester and at least five office hours each week of a summer session.

Research and Productive Scholarship

• Publication or presentation in an appropriate professional setting

• Professional recognition and involvement in one's discipline outside of the college

• Participation or attendance at professional development activities

• Scholarly activity appropriate to the discipline

• Professional activity which enhances teaching or other aspects of the educational/teaching mission of the college and contributes to the discipline.

University and Community Services

• Academic advising and providing student assistance with degree/curricula/career options

• Committee work (department, college, and university)

• Assigned duties

Academic Affairs

• Participate in commencement ceremonies each semester

• Foster collegial relationships and respect for faculty, staff, and students.

• Observe and comply with state and institutional policies and procedures.

Required/Preferred Qualifications

Required: Doctoral Degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited institution. Current Louisiana licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Significant nursing practice experience. Demonstrate expertise in nursing education. Prior experience teaching nursing students at the undergraduate and /or graduate level with a strong understanding of pedagogical principles and instructional methodologies. Candidates with experience with learning management systems and online teaching preferred. Experience with simulation teaching preferred. Additional preference includes education preparation as a Nurse Educator or who have experience teaching at the baccalaureate, master's and /or doctoral levels.

General University information

McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.

McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity and a SAME agency (State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities) for the State of Louisiana.

Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator, Krisshunn Youngblood, Office of Inclusive Excellence: Voice: (337) 475-5428; TDD/TTY, Hearing Impaired: (337) 562-4227; or kyoungblood@mcneese.edu.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in E-Verify.

Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-"Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees"-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position, whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana driver's license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.

Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.www.ece.org.

McNeese State University offers a wide array of benefits to eligible employees to include:

Comprehensive retirement programs through the State of Louisiana or Optional program, Supplemental retirement accounts (403B and 457) pre-tax and roth versions, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance to include Vision, Life, Dental, Cancer, Intensive Care, Short Term Disability and more, Paid holidays, Tuition fee reduction program for eligible employees and dependents, Leave accrual and carryover, and many other on campus perks/discount programs.

You may view the current year's Benefits Guide at: MYMCNEESE EMPLOYEE EXTRAS

Agency McNeese State University

Address McNeese State University

Box 91615

Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70605

Phone (337) 475-5977

(337) 475-5413

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