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Full-time Faculty - School of Nursing, College of Health Sciences

Lipscomb University
United States, Tennessee, Nashville
Mar 27, 2025
Description

The Full-Time Nursing Faculty position for the BSN Program is a 10-month on-campus position [including didactic (in-person and/or virtual), laboratory (in-person and/or virtual), and clinical responsibilities (in-person)]. The faculty will facilitate the learning experience for the students by: engaging students in rich discussions; providing timely, relevant, clear feedback; analyzing and evaluating student performance; as well as encouraging, mentoring, and coaching students throughout the program.

Education: Must hold a Master of Science in Nursing degree or higher (Doctorate in Nursing or related field preferred)

Experience:

* Minimum of two years of Nursing experience

* At least one year of full-time nursing education experience highly preferred; preference given to candidates with online teaching experience

Qualifications: Must have an active unencumbered Nursing license (or eligibility for licensure) in the state of Tennessee

Typical Duties:


  • Facilitate learning:

    • Create a nourishing teaching and learning environment
    • Assume total responsibility for teaching assignment in close cooperation with other faculty and the Executive Nursing Leadership Team
    • Select learning activities, audiovisual materials, textbooks, library references, computer software and other course materials to facilitate student learning
    • Maintain 24 credit-hour teaching load throughout the academic year


  • Facilitate learner development and socialization:


    • Orient students to the course, the current LMS, and other necessary learning modalities


    • Report to Executive Nursing Leadership Team all incidents related to students in the classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical area


    • Keep Executive Nursing Leadership Team informed as to progress and serious problems of students


    • Assist in student recruitment and admission activities as designated by the Executive Nursing Leadership Team


    • Participate in student career development by providing advisement, mentoring, and references



  • Use assessment and evaluation strategies:


    • Evaluate students and provide feedback in a fair, consistent and timely manner


    • Maintain up-to-date files on all details of the portion of the teaching program delegated to him/her. File remains a part of the School of Nursing on termination of contract


    • Maintain confidential student records



  • Participate in curriculum design and evaluation of program outcomes:


    • Assist in the process of evaluation of student learning outcomes and program outcomes and the accreditation process as needed


    • Participate in development, maintenance, and evaluation of curriculum and program policies as needed



  • Pursue systematic self-evaluation and improvement in the academic nurse educator role:

    • Maintain clinical relevance in area of expertise through practice, continuing education, and/or professional development
    • Participate in professional development activities to build skill set in the role of the academician and nurse educator
    • Serve as a resource person and role model for students, staff, and other faculty
    • Complete program and university self-evaluations annually or as requested



  • Function as a change agent and leader:



    • Serve on School of Nursing, College, and University Committees as appropriate and/or appointed by the Executive Director of the School of Nursing, and/or the Dean of the College of Health Sciences


    • Participate in service activities to the School of Nursing, the university, and the community


    • Participate in special projects and programs that assist with marketing and recruitment




  • Engage in scholarship of teaching:



    • Collaborate with other departments and/or colleges within the University as needed


    • Maintain clinical relevance in area of expertise through practice, continuing education, and/or professional development


    • Participate in professional development activities to build skill set in the role of the academician and nurse educator




  • Function effectively within the organizational environment and academic community



    • Accept and uphold the mission and philosophy of the University, the School of Nursing, and the BSN Program


    • Participate in commencement activities in December and/or May per the University Faculty Handbook


    • Carry out other assignments as requested by Executive Nursing Leadership Team





*Your application will not be considered complete until all three of your references have submitted their formal letters of recommendation: two academic or work-related letters, and one faith-related letter.*

Qualifications
Experience
2 years: Minimum of two years of Nursing experience.
At least one year of full-time nursing education experience highly preferred; preference given to candidates with online teaching experience (required)
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