Major Areas of responsibilities include but not limited to: 

Teaching (92%)* 

• Creates a dynamic, learner-centered environment that uses a variety of teaching methods based on educational theory and evidence-based teaching and clinical practices that support the diverse learning needs of the student population. 

• Models reflective and critical thinking and serves as a coach and mentor for students; confers with them on their progress and assists them in the development of learning plans to facilitate successful achievement of course objectives. 

• Maintains and enhances competence in subjects being taught. 

• Confers with colleagues to assure the integrity of the courses across programs and the curriculum as a whole. 

• Prepares and reviews written examinations, papers, and student projects; supervises independent study projects as needed, and evaluates learner performance in both the classroom and clinical settings. 

• Notifies Course Manager of at-risk students or unusual occurrences. 

• Supervises or teaches clinical rotations as needed in acute, community and laboratory settings as well as internship/preceptorship courses. 

• Documents student progress on appropriate forms. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Service (8%)* 

• Participate in Faculty Organization meetings. 

• Participate in College of Nursing Faculty meetings. 

• Participate in University or College committees as needed. 

• Provide service to the profession and the community. 

• Participate in University and CoN events as specified in University and CoN attendance expectations. 

• Clarify with the student the nursing curriculum and interpretation of programmatic requirements. 

• Provide needed information so students can make the best academic decisions for themselves. 

• Increase student awareness of educational resources available. 

• Discuss student academic progress and progression toward educational goals. 

• Refer to other institutional and community support services, where appropriate. 

• Forward appropriate student information regarding needs and preferences that could influence policy setting in the CoN and enhance the learning environment. 

*** 1722 instructional and 150 service hours comprise a regular, 12-month annual faculty appointment.  
  

* (NOTE: Total workload for a regular, 12-month annual faculty appointment is 1872 hours – 1722 teaching and 150 service hours.)  

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements 

Education & Experience 

• Earned Master’s in nursing required, doctorate in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferred. 

• Teaching experience of diverse students at the baccalaureate or higher degree level, preferred. 

• Rank is commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

• Unencumbered California registered nurse license or eligible for licensure in California, required. 

• Experience working with leadership in healthcare and academic institutions and community organizations, preferred. 

Skills 

• Excellent written and oral communication. 

• Read and write clear documents. 

• Function effectively as a member of a team and independently. 

Abilities 

• Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word in person or on the telephone. 

• Receive detailed information through verbal and written communication. 

• Read and write clear documents. 

• Have a strong commitment to the caring science principles and mindfulness based stress reduction practices central to the culture and expected outcomes of the program. 

• Model appropriate ethical and professional behaviors, as well as expert communication skills. 

• Embrace mission, vision, and values of the program, college of nursing, and university. 

• Have a clear vision for aligning the safety and quality with student learning activities.