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Assistant Professor - Nursing
Angola, Indiana

Summary
The position of Assistant Professor requires an individual who can provide excellence in teaching, interested in both their students and their subjects. He/she must be committed to the centrality of a Trine University education. The Assistant Professor should have a broad understanding of appropriate academic programs and potential future directions; be flexible, visionary, creative and energetic; and want students to excel and take pleasure in their success. Fair discipline, attention to duty, and desire for self-improvement are expected traits of Trine University Faculty members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Teach the standard faculty load of twelve (12) semester hours per semester or twenty-four (24) semesters per academic year.
Develop and implement curriculum, including selecting textbooks.
Provide instruction (teach class) for the class length listed in the official schedule.
Provide each student with a course syllabus at the first class session.
Review course syllabus with students at the first class session.
At a minimum, prepare and grade a midterm and final exam or project for each course.
Record class attendance
Submit absentee and deficiency information to Academic Support Services via the Intranet.
Post and maintain a regular schedule of at least ten (10) office hours per week—one office hour shall be scheduled per week for each credit hour of instruction
Assist students with academic deficiencies.
Assist the director in departmental functions.
Participate in developing or implementing the department strategic plan.
Advise prospective and current students about curriculum and career opportunities.
The Associate Professor will also be responsible and accountable for additional duties and assignments as prescribed by the respective Program Director, School Dean, and Vice President.
Education and/or Experience
The Assistant Professor should bring experience with, and commitment to:

a Masters degree in Nursing
promotion of academic program(s)
assessing student competence and performance
service to the university
attending faculty meetings and participating in faculty committees
student recruiting, and retention (in conjunction with Admissions)
service to the community
activities leading to professional development and growth
scholarship, which could include current and relevant publications, and attending and participating in conferences and seminars
exemplary personal conduct—students and colleagues recognize the faculty member as a true professional in the highest sense of the term
Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Indiana (active, unencumbered)
Salary
The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.