Assistant/Associate Professor Of Nursing And Undergraduate Program Coordinator

Description

Required Credentials of the Undergraduate Nursing Program Coordinator:

• Completion of an approved registered nursing education program in a jurisdiction as defined in paragraph (R) of rule 4723-5-01 of the Administrative Code;

• Experience for at least five years in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse; minimum of two years as a faculty member in a registered nursing education program;

• A master's degree in nursing; doctoral degree highly preferred.

• Current, valid licensure as a registered nurse in Ohio.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities & Functions of the Undergraduate Nursing Program Coordinator:

Under the guidance and in consultation with Department of Nursing Director, and within the internal governance procedures of the Department, responsibilities and essential functions include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Assists in administrative responsibility for the undergraduate program; including clinical coordination, management of program and student records.

• Assist in preparation of reports and proposals for the department/program.

• Orients new faculty and teaching assistants to their respective roles; didactic, clinical, laboratory.

• Ensures completion of adjunct faculty/teaching assistant evaluations.

• Responds to inquiries from students and external agencies.

• Enhance enrollment growth through effective recruitment and retention of students.

• Determine admissibility, and transferability of credit for new students; classifies and places students into appropriate clinical rotations.

• Assign advisors, as appropriate.

• Manage informal complaints.

• Represent and advocate for the nursing program.

• Teaching responsibilities based on the needs of the program.

Qualifications

Minimum Faculty Qualifications

• Earned master's degree in nursing; doctorate degree highly preferred.

• A record of achievement sufficient to sustain a credible application for continuation and or tenure with appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

• Experience for at least five years in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse, two of which have been as a faculty member in a registered nursing education program. Experience in Critical Care nursing and education highly preferred.

• Licensure as registered nurse in the State of Ohio

• Record of successful collaborative leadership, interprofessional collaboration, and community engagement.

For benefit eligible positions, the University of Mount Union provides a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: free tuition, generous retirement contribution, medical/RX insurance through AultCare, dental and vision insurance, and group life and disability insurance. The University of Mount Union prides itself on its dedication to the health and well-being of its community and offers tobacco cessation resources, as all campus buildings and property are tobacco free.

• Participation in most benefit programs is optional and participation is effective after the completion of the formal enrollment process and after the appropriate waiting periods. A detailed explanation of benefits offered for this position is provided by Human Resources during on-campus interviews.

Agency University of Mount Union

Address 1972 Clark Ave

Alliance, Ohio, 44601

Phone (330) 829-6560

Website http://www.mountunion.edu/