Nursing Faculty - Pre Licensure (Education)

Summary/Objective
Nursing Course Coordinators plan, develop, implement, evaluate and analyze the student education experiences in the classroom, clinical, lab, and simulation settings. Faculty serve as course content experts in the classroom and clinical settings. They are responsible for coordinating and disseminating content, course activities, exam analysis/review, and clinical experiences for the assigned course. Actively participate in nursing accreditation planning, maintenance, and analysis of program standards and criterion to guide program decisions.

Essential Job Duties

Teach an average minimum of 12 credit hours per semester
Advise students in academic pursuits
Assist in the development and evaluation of curricula
Serve on University committees as assigned
Serve on college committees as assigned
Attend and participates in departmental and college meetings
Participate in course meetings
Maintain office hours
Ensure positive learning environment for students
Comply with University guidelines regarding faculty duties and requirements
Participate in academic processions and wear academic regalia as required
Regularly attend University, Springfield admissions, and department driven recruiting events
Plan, assist, and/or attend college and department led events such as award ceremonies, focus groups, community sponsored events, community service events, etc.
Regular attendance and punctuality
Set an example of a Christian lifestyle for students, staff and faculty
Commitment and adherence to Southwest Baptist University's Principles and Expectations
Maintain expertise in nursing practice and education through professional development and/or clinical practice
Participate in accreditation data collection, review, and analysis to maintain standards and criteria of the nursing accrediting body and the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
Serve as course content and clinical experts for adjunct faculty to provide consistent student experiences
Participate in simulation/LRC scheduling each semester
Participate in computer lab testing, exam review, and standardized testing schedule each semester
Hold individual student success appointments for students scoring less than 75% test average after each exam and/or success plans in the clinical setting
Assist in determining clinical placement needs for student learning experiences each semester
Develop course clinical calendar each semester
Coordinate 2 clinical credit hours (90 clock hours) of learning experiences for approximately 70-90 students each semester
Participate in curriculum committees to determine teaching and assessment methods to meet course learning outcomes
Maintain required course documentation per nurse accreditation guidelines and the MO State Board of Nursing
Create, administer, and analyze exams per testing guidelines
Assist with student issues including creating success plans, exposures in the clinical setting, and unsuccessful students
Serve as mentor/preceptor to new faculty and adjuncts
Participate in the evaluation of adjunct faculty by providing feedback to program leadership
Semester faculty to coordinate LRC activities/LFSIM supply requests and needs with LRC coordinator
Semester faculty to provide current semester calendar to LRC coordinator

Supervisory Responsibility
None

Position Requirements
Required

Master of Science in Nursing Education or enrolled in a master of science in nursing education program
Current and unencumbered RN license in the state of Missouri
Current BLS through the American Heart Association
Minimum 1 year of teaching experience in higher education and/or education or leadership in a clinical nursing setting (this includes precepting in a hospital setting)

Preferred

Three years of teaching experience in higher education
Willingness to pursue a doctorate degree in nursing
Possess the ability to work positively with persons and groups of persons in the solution of problems and implementation of programs
Have the ability to delegate to others
Flexible with strong communication, problem solving, and organization skills

Work Environment
Must be able to work in a typical office, virtual/seated classroom, lab, simulation, and/or clinical environment. Travel to other campuses and clinical sites required.

Physical Abilities

Educates students in a classroom setting and is able to communicate accurate information and ideas in these situations.
Educates students in a virtual/online classroom setting and is able to communicate accurate information and ideas in these situations.
Educates students in a clinical setting and is able to communicate accurate information and ideas in these situations.
Assists with patient care in a clinical setting.
Works with laboratory equipment and moves equipment as needed and prepares the area for student to learn in a safe environment
Moves about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Works with medical/clinical equipment, moves equipment as needed and prepares the area for students to learn in a safe environment