Professor Of Practice In Nursing - Wittenberg University

Job Description:

The Nursing Department at Wittenberg University seeks to hire a full-time, professor of practice faculty beginning August 1, 2023. Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at-large. Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching: Deliver courses as assigned (Pediatric, or Mental Health, or Medical/Surgical Nursing, or Critical Care - Faculty teach across the curriculum). Demonstrate effective teaching as evidenced by Faculty and Course Evaluations by Students and Peer Reviews of Teaching. Teach up to 32 credit hours in each academic year.

• Nursing Clinical Courses: Will serve as Course Coordinator, managing clinical/laboratory experiences for cohort.

• Scholarship: Scholarly activity in nursing is evaluated via the model recommended by The American Association of Colleges of Nursing and include discovery, teaching, application, and integration.

• Service: Contribute to nursing program governance and administrative efforts to improve program quality.
  
  Member of Department of Nursing committees. Represent the Department of Nursing within Wittenberg University committees. Fulfill Professional and Ethical Responsibilities of the Faculty.

Requirements:

Required academic credentials include an earned Master's degree in Nursing with clinical experience in direct patient care. Preferred academic credentials include an earned doctorate in nursing (PhD, DNP, or DNS). Individuals who are completing the final PhD dissertation or DNP project are welcome to apply.

Required professional credentials include an active, unencumbered, unrestricted Ohio Registered Nurse license or eligibility for an Ohio RN license in Ohio. Advanced practice nurses must hold an active Certificate of Authority. Prefer at least five years clinical or educational scholarship experience.

Two years' experience in undergraduate teaching and advising in nursing; and a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning consistent with the University's mission and goals. Candidates must have a strong commitment and interest in teaching in the liberal arts and sciences context.

For further information about the position, please contact Dr. Marie Bashaw, the chair of the Nursing Department, at bashawm@wittenberg.edu or 937-327-7375.

Additional Information:

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment. Please see our notice of nondiscrimination housed on our website.

Wittenberg University is committed to preventing and addressing sexual misconduct in our campus community. Click here to view our Title IX policies.

Employment at Wittenberg University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Interested applicants must apply online; applications will not be accepted by email or postal mail. As part of the application process, please upload:

• A cover letter/letter of application;

• A curriculum vitae;

• Statement of teaching philosophy containing evidence of successful teaching

• A statement that addresses your interest in teaching in a baccalaureate program at a liberal arts college and how your experiences with teaching, scholarship, and/or service might contribute to a college community that includes a commitment to diversity and inclusion as one of its core values.

• Unofficial graduate transcripts;

• Verification of Ohio RN license

In addition, please ask your referees (three) to send their recommendation letters via email directly to Dr. Marie Bashaw, the chair of the Nursing Department, at bashawm@wittenberg.edu.

Applicants who require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (937) 327-7517 or email hure-mail@wittenberg.edu.