Clinical Specialist - Nursing

Three Clinical Faculty Positions in Nursing

The College of New Jersey

To enrich education through diversity, TCNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TCNJ has a strong commitment to inclusive excellence and is working to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial justice among our faculty, staff, and students. We strongly encourage a host of diverse, intersectional populations and cultures to apply including, but not limited to, identities based on race, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, and veteran status.

The Department of Nursing at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invites applications for three (3) 10-month, non-tenure-track Clinical Specialist positions in nursing, to join our community starting in August 2024. Each position is offered for an initial two-year appointment, with potential for renewal for a second two-year appointment and subsequent three-year appointments based on performance.

Position Summaries:

We are interested in candidates whose teaching and practice will connect and integrate with a variety of nursing specialties, including but not limited to medical surgical, maternity, pediatrics, mental health, community/public health.

Candidates should be committed to inclusive excellence in higher education, demonstrated through, for example, culturally responsive course design and pedagogy, equity-minded student engagement and mentorship, and cultivating intercultural competencies needed for meaningful citizenship.

TCNJ has a strong commitment to inclusive excellence in our community and to supporting a healthy work-life balance for our faculty. Candidates should be strongly committed to high quality teaching and to fostering success for all students.

Clinical Specialists will join a college community and nursing faculty committed to exploration and growth in pedagogical practices. Clinical Specialists will serve as academic advisors and may be expected to participate in department and school committees. TCNJ supports its community of teacher-scholars and practitioners through a range of internal grant programs, professional travel, engaging professional development programs, and other mechanisms. These intentional efforts support the recruitment, retention, and success of our faculty, particularly those from groups traditionally underrepresented in academe.

Qualifications:

• Applicants should:

• Have a Masters in Nursing (MSN).

• Demonstrate cultural competency and ability to foster inclusive learning environments and mutual respect for students and colleagues.

• Licensure in NJ

Preferred qualifications

• Terminal degree in nursing.

• Clinical certification in specialty area (i.e., medical surgical, maternity, pediatrics, mental health, community/public health).

• Recent clinical experience within the past 3 years.

• Licensure in PA.

To Apply:

Candidates should submit (a) a letter of application highlighting their interest and qualifications, (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) a statement of teaching philosophy/approach (no longer than 2 pages), (d) a statement of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (no longer than 2 pages), (e) unofficial transcripts (graduate and undergraduate), (f) names and contact information for at least three professional references, and (g) documentation demonstrating ability to obtain licensure in NJ (and PA if applicable).

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by February 20, 2024.

Final offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.

About the School of Nursing and Health Sciences:

In alignment with today's growing emphasis on health promotion over disease management, our nationally recognized school offers rigorous programs in nursing, public health, kinesiology, and health sciences with a focus on integrative health and wellness. Students are well prepared to skillfully guide individuals and communities toward improved health outcomes and equitable access to care.

Our mission at the School of Nursing and Health Sciences is to educate successful, ethical, and visionary leaders for an increasingly global and multicultural world. At the undergraduate and graduate levels, our programs in nursing, public health, and kinesiology and health sciences prepare capable and caring professionals who are passionate about guiding people and populations to greater health and wellness.

About The College of New Jersey:

Founded in 1855, TCNJ is a selective public institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. TCNJ enrolls approximately 7,600 students, including 7,000 undergraduates and 600 graduate students, 30% of whom are self-described as members of groups traditionally underrepresented in academe.

Strong curricular and co-curricular programming have helped foster a first-year to sophomore retention rate of 90%, a 4-year graduation rate of 75% (8th highest in the U.S. for public institutions), and a 6-year graduation rate of 87% (among the highest in the country). Five signature experiences are the hallmark of a TCNJ education: a personalized, collaborative, and rigorous education; undergraduate research, mentored internships, and field experiences; community engaged learning; global engagement; and leadership development. TCNJ has also received national recognition for the adoption and promotion of the teacher-scholar model for our faculty. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven academic schools-Arts and Communication; Business; Education; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; Nursing and Health Sciences; and Science. TCNJ has a strong Phi Beta Kappa chapter-an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally.

Among other initiatives, a series of faculty/staff-based affinity groups (e.g., Minority Executive Council, Women's Professional Network, Parent and Family Network, TCNJ PRIDE) supports a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment at TCNJ.

TCNJ is located within an hour of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty. In addition to its growing racial and ethnic diversity, the region offers excellent public schools, prestigious medical centers, restaurants, art and entertainment, as well as numerous cultural and recreational activities.

For more information about the college, please visit: http://www.tcnj.edu/.