Assistant Professor Of Nursing (Pre-Licensure BSN Program)

George Fox University announces a non-tenure track full time clinical instructor position in the College

of Nursing, to begin August 1, 2023. The College of Nursing is seeking a faculty member who is

enthusiastic about educating the next generation of nurses in our growing pre-licensure baccalaureate

program. The ideal candidate will have experience working with diverse populations across the lifespan,

and have a passion for serving vulnerable populations and under-served communities. Experience as a

nurse educator with simulation and clinical teaching experience is also highly valued.

George Fox University, a Christ-centered community, prepares students spiritually, academically, and

professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Professors teach all truth as

God's truth, integrating all fields of learning around the person and work of Jesus Christ, bringing the

divine revelations through sense, reason, and intuition to the confirming test of Scripture. As a Christ-

centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential

dimension of God's design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community,

we especially encourage applications from individuals who can help us achieve our diversity goals.

George Fox University College of Nursing prepares students to enter the profession with a commitment to

promoting health with excellence and integrity, and as imitators of Christ through caring with compassion

and hope.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise nursing students in the clinical environment, including skills lab, simulation, and

various off campus site.

• Assess and evaluate student clinical performance utilizing the clinical learning outcomes,

competencies, and sub-competencies.

• Establish and maintain a positive learning environment.

• Participate in the ongoing and innovative work of the College of Nursing.

• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with healthcare agency professionals

and other campus educators.

• Maintain current knowledge of the College of Nursing curriculum, policies, and requirements.

• Maintain clinical competence and knowledge in area(s) of expertise.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing is required; Doctorate in Nursing or relevant field preferred.

• Current, unencumbered Oregon R.N. license.

• Minimum of five years practicing as an RN.

• Excellent professional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

• Commitment to maintaining consistently high professional standards.

• Must demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with a growing, innovative team.

• A commitment to working with a diverse population of students is essential; demonstrated experience in this area is preferred.

• All applicants must express a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a local church. In addition, professors agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Salary and Rank

Appointment at the Assistant Professor level is anticipated, though candidates with significant teaching experience at previous institutions may be considered for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor. Salary and benefits are competitive with comparable institutions.

Application Procedures apply only through this website

When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the

section marked Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Essay Requirement:

• Letter of Interest

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Faith and learning essay*

Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply at once. Review of applications will begin immediately

and continue until the position is filled. This position is subject to close at any time,

regardless of the date on the posting.

Questions may be directed to: Pamela Fifer, Dean, GFU College of Nursing (pfifer@georgefox.edu)

• INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING ESSAY George Fox University is committed to the idea that one of the primary

responsibilities of Christian higher education is to help students develop a uniquely Christian worldview. As teachers and

mentors, it is important for George Fox University faculty members to integrate Christian faith and principles in all aspects of

their lives. As an essential part of the application process, the University will carefully consider your response to the following:

In a one-page essay (about 300 words) describe your personal Christian faith, as well as how your faith informs your teaching,

scholarship, and service (including service and leadership in your church and/or in Christian ministries)