Assistant Professor of Nursing, ASAP

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Job Description

Assistant Professor of Nursing, ASAP
Accountability: Division Chair

General Responsibilities

The Nursing Division of Keuka College seeks highly qualified and dynamic faculty member for the following open position:
Full-time tenure- track assistant professor

Nursing faculty are responsible for teaching domestic undergraduate and graduate courses offered through the Accelerated Studies for Adults Programs (ASAP). Teaching assignments require travel to branch locations throughout Central and Western New York, the Finger Lakes and/or the Southerntier. The qualified candidates will have expertise and teaching experience in one or preferably more than one of the following functional disciplines within the nursing field: Baccalaureate program; family health nursing, health assessment, genetics, nursing research, epidemiology, community health nursing and leadership. Master’s program: advanced health assessment, advanced patho-physiology/pharmacology, nursing informatics, nursing research, teaching and learning theories, governance and methods.

This position also supports academic program quality and student success through activities such as advising, course and curriculum development, program development and on going professional development. Keuka College has a strong commitment to principles of diversity and encourages applications from groups underrepresented in higher education. Keuka College is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. AA/EOE.

The faculty member will:

Provide quality instruction in nursing in traditional, accelerated, and online formats.
Serve as an advisor to students/cohorts
Coordinate the activities of the student cohort advisors
Serve as a liaison for student and instructor concerns
Assist with the recruitment, professional development, and evaluation of practitioner and adjunct instructors
Support ongoing curriculum review/revision and updates
Participate in curricular and program assessment
Assist the Division Chair in accreditation processes
Maintain an active role in continuous quality improvement activities of the Center for Professional Studies (CPS) and program area.
Contribute to the College and community through participation in College functions, community activities, and committee service
Demonstrate continuing professional and educational growth and maintain expertise in areas of teaching responsibility

Specific Responsibilities:

Full time: 12 month contract that carries a load equivalent to 10 courses or 30 credits per academic year (August to August).
Deliver a teaching load determined by the Vice President of Academic Affairs, Vice President for the Center for Professional Studies, and Division Chair. This teaching load may include a variety of instructional delivery formats including offsite and or online.
Collaborate with Center for Professional Studies administration and staff to ensure program quality
Support the Student Services department in addressing student issues regarding instruction and college policy and procedure
Meet other program needs as directed by the Division Chair, and Vice President for the Center for Professional Studies

Required Qualifications:

Must be a current licensed registered professional nurse in New York State.
Masters degree in Advanced Practice Nursing
Doctoral degree or ABD in nursing, education or health related field
Recent experience working in the clinical setting which may include a health system, hospital, and or community health agency
Engaged in active practice or scholarship.
Minimum of 3 years experience in teaching non-traditional students in non-traditional, accelerated, online, and other formats.
Ability to teach evenings and travel to various locations across Central and Western New York State, the Finger Lakes and/or Southern Tier.
Ability to work under pressure with a high tolerance for ambiguity
Demonstrated ability to work, effectively, with diverse groups of people
Excellent planning, communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications: