Assistant Professor of Nursing (two positions available)

Department Biology           

Location USU Eastern Price Campus       

The Department of Biology at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for 9-month tenure-track positions in nursing at the Assistant Professor level (85% teaching, 10% professional engagement, and 5% service) at USU Eastern-Price.     

These are faculty positions in the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing (ASD). The roles include shared responsibility for the following functions:

* Faculty teaching role for identified courses in the local campus nursing program

* Provide input related to course work, ATI testing, remediation, NCLEX preparation and curriculum development and updates as identified

* Broadcasting courses between campus sites

* Function as a program advisor

* Maintain nursing program integrity for accreditation and state board of nursing requirements

Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate courses. The successful candidates will work with current faculty in the Nursing Program teaching both theory and clinical classes in the ASD Nursing Program. Responsibilities include curriculum development, teaching, professional engagement, service, and may include research opportunities leading to scholarly publications. Courses are taught in person at the Price Campus of USU and via distance education to other USU regional campuses, and may serve traditional and non-traditional students.  

A graduate degree in nursing is required. Candidates must be licensed Registered Nurses - or be currently eligible for licensure in the State of Utah. Candidates must have a minimum of three years recent experience in health care education or equivalent. Candidates must have demonstrated ability in interpersonal, organizational, and technological skills. Excellence in teaching, collegiality, and capacity to accommodate diverse learners are required.       

Previous teaching experience preferred with excellence in classroom management and competence in teaching clinical skills.      

Review Date 03-12-2013             

Position Close Date Open Until Filled     

Salary Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits.        

See https://jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58447 for more information and to apply online.

Requisition Number 053688      

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