Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing - Acute/Medical/Surgical Specialty

POSITION SUMMARY

Goshen College invites applications for a full-time (10 month contract) Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing. Primary responsibilities include clinical supervision in the specialty areas of Acute care and Medical/Surgical nursing II. Goshen College faculty serve on institution-wide committees, mentor and advise students, and participate in student recruitment for their respective program. Candidates must be interested in working closely with a diverse range of students, fellow faculty members, and admissions as part of a small, vibrant campus and community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(CORE

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

) Provide content expertise in the speciaity area of Acute Care and Medical/Surgical nursing care Serve as content expert Schedule clinical experiences in this specialty area Oversight of nursing student clinical experiences Prepare course syllabi and teach courses and evaluate student work, as assigned Teach assigned courses using community-engaged learning practices, including load associated with didactic and clinical group assignments- Fall Acute focus load associated with didactic and clinical group assignment- Spring Medical/Surgical focus Additional load assigned to nursing simulations in these content areas Review and revise course student learning outcomes to align with AACN Essentials for Nursing Evaluate student learning in the clinical setting Actively coach, mentor and guide students through advising, professional development, and role acquisition Actively participate in departmental activities and committees Actively participates in college wide activities and committees as assigned or required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master's degree in nursing required Doctorate in nursing preferred

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

TNCC preferred RN licenses required for the state of Indiana Additional certifications in this specialty area are a plus

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

REQUIRED:

Expertise in the field of Acute care and medical/surgical nursing Excellent aptitude and ability in teaching and/or applied practice Collaborative and creative approach to working relationships with colleagues, students, and community partners Demonstrated intercultural competence and ability to work effectively with others in a diverse, multicultural environment Strong organizational skills

PREFERRED

Fluency in Spanish; other language abilities welcome Previous teaching in higher education Previous experience with clinical oversight of undergraduate nursing students

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel to clinical sites with students May require evening or weekend hours on occasion

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to lift light loads (up to 25 pounds) Prolonged sitting and use of keyboard Ability to complete primary tasks by viewing computer screen(s) for the majority of any given work day (extensive use of computer technology) Considerable phone use and operation of copier and other standard office equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work will primarily take place in a standard indoor office environment and in acute care hospital settings interacting with other facility staff. All of the essential job functions are subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and may change at the option of the (supervisor or department head). Any major change will result in the position being reviewed for reclassification.