Assistant Professor Of MSN

The University of Rio Grande announces openings for full-time (12 month) faculty in its new 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:

• APN as Clinical Nurse Specialist

• 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

• 1-2 years teaching experience (lecture setting preferred, adjunct experience considered)

Principal Instructional Duties:

• Assume responsibility for the classes/courses assigned to them.

• Develop a course syllabus for each class assigned to them; distribute the same to class members, post it on canvas and file copies with the Director of the MSN Program.

• Teach each class assigned to him/her within the framework of the mission of the University and the syllabus of the class.

• Design and implement teaching strategies that will assist a nursing student to meet the course objectives or outcomes.

• Assist the students to explore their career goals.

• Assist students in scheduling courses to meet their educational goals.

• Work with areas of concern for students when the areas relate to the student's academic program, and work with the particular level of the concern, if the faculty member believes that he/she is competent in working with the particular level.

• Work with the student to plan the student's clinical experience and evaluate the student's performance.

• Assign clinical nursing experiences based on course objectives and student learning needs.

• Supervise student practice by providing guidance, direction, and support appropriate to the clinical situation.

• Establish clinical objectives or outcomes within the framework of the course in which the student is enrolled.

• Provide for orientation of each student to the clinical site, including an introduction to staff.

• Make assignments, in conjunction with the preceptor or teaching assistant, if utilized, for the student's experience, consistent with specific objectives or outcomes of the course in which the student is enrolled.

• Provide for supervision of each nursing student in accordance with Ohio Board of Nursing Rule.

• Evaluate the student's experience, achievement, and progress in relation to the clinical objectives or outcomes, with input from the teaching assistant or preceptor, if utilized.

• Assign an observational experience if required and as appropriate to meet course objectives.

• Participate in professional development programs with prior approval from the Director of the MSN Program.

Principal Administrative Duties:

• Assist in revisions of the college curriculum as assigned by the Director of MSN Program, and serve on departmental committees for developing, reviewing, and evaluating the curriculum.

• Evaluate enrolled students and submit results of grades according to the University policy to the Records Office in accordance with pre-established timetables.

• Submit attendance records according to the University policy to the Records Office in accordance with pre-established timetables.

• Submit a list of materials needed for the course objectives, including textbooks, supplies, equipment, and supplemental instructional materials, to the Director and other appropriate offices in accordance with pre-established timetables.

• Assume his/her proportionate share of responsibility for 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 techology/media and shall cooperate in establishing and maintaining the resources of the University.

• Maintain strong knowledge of services of the library and other support services of the University and shall use them in professional activities or direct students to them as their needs arise.

• Participate in the peer evaluation process. 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.

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. Stephanie Wells-Mullins, Dean of the College of Professional & Technical Studies, 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.