Category: Faculty
Department: Nursing
Posted: Apr 4, 2024
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: Full-time
About Assumption University:Assumption University is a comprehensive, private Catholic liberal arts institution with 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students, sponsored by the Augustinians of the Assumption. We awaken in students a sense of wonder, discovery, and purpose, forming graduates known for their intellectual seriousness, thoughtful citizenship, and devotion to the common good. Our curricular and co-curricular programs provide students with an education that shapes their souls, forms them intellectually, and prepares them for meaningful careers. We are a diverse community that welcomes different points of view and embraces all who share our mission. Enlivened by the Catholic affirmation of the harmony of faith and reason and by the pursuit of the truth in the company of friends, an Assumption education transforms the minds and hearts of students.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. Assumption favors diversity, ecumenically welcomes all who share its goals, and strongly encourages people of color and others from underrepresented groups to apply.
The University is in Worcester, Massachusetts, New England's second largest city that "combines the warmth of a small town with the convenience of a thriving city."
Job Description:Assumption University invites applicants for a Professor of Practice faculty appointment in the Froelich School of Nursing. Appointment in rank will be made at the Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice level, and will be commensurate with the years of nursing clinical practice and years of teaching at the baccalaureate nursing level. This is a 12-month faculty position with teaching assignments in both the asynchronous online theory courses and face-to-face clinical courses in the junior level Fundamentals in Nursing or junior/senior level medical surgical courses.
Specific criteria for this position include:An unencumbered Massachusetts Registered Nurse license;
PhD in Nursing or related field or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree candidate preferred, Master's of Science in Nursing degree candidates will be considered;A minimum of three years full-time, or the equivalent of, acute or critical care medical-surgical nursing experience;Commitment to the Mission and Vision of Assumption University and the Froelich School of Nursing;Knowledge of Massachusetts and federal regulations governing nursing practice, including nursing education;Knowledge of processes related to CCNE Accreditation;Commitment to the integration of technology, including, high-fidelity simulation across all program courses;Competency in software applications, including Microsoft Office 365 software, Apple iPad software and available apps;Demonstrated online course development and teaching experience.
Requirements:Each faculty member in the Froelich School of Nursing is responsible for:Contributing to the professional learning environment;Encouraging student learning and retention, consistent with the SLOs and course objectives, nurturing an environment focused on providing the highest quality of care to patients;Evaluating student acquisition of nursing competence;Participating in the implementation, evaluation and revision of the nursing curriculum and relevant policies;Participating in assigned roles in the Nursing Faculty Assembly (NFA);Demonstrating continued professional development in the areas of nursing and nursing education commensurate with their assigned roles;Collaborating with healthcare partners in Worcester and the surrounding areas;Complying with the policies outlined in the Assumption University Faculty Policy Handbook and the Assumption University Froelich School of Nursing Faculty Handbook.Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University.
Application Instructions:Apply on line only:www.assumption.edu/hr
The Froelich School of Nursing requires a professional cover letter addressing the applicant's professional goals, a current CV, a list of three professional references, and transcripts from the highest degree awarded.
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Worcester, MA, USA
Assumption College
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18/05/2024 08:33