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About the Role: Assistant Professor - Nursing/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Location: Clearwater, Florida

The responsibilities of NSU’s Assistant Professor - Nursing/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner are teaching nursing students as well as supervising students at clinical training facilities and imparting cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills appropriate for the practice of professional nursing. This person would be required to participate in scholarship service activities which may include articles in refereed journals, invited presentations, paper and/or poster presentations at state and regional meetings; active participation in professional nursing organizations at local and state levels; active nursing professional experience to practice in the State of Florida.

• Teaches undergraduate or graduate course(s) in the classroom and online as assigned.
• Selects teaching and evaluation strategies appropriate to the students and setting.
• Presents ideas clearly, utilizing various teaching strategies, meeting students' needs, and providing support to guide students in learning style.
• Creates a climate that is conducive to learning.
• Stimulates intellectual curiosity and student engagement in course content.
• Provides and maintains a reliable schedule of office hours for student advising, tutoring, remediation, and consultation.
• Participates in department and college-wide committees and meetings.
• Engages in curriculum development related to current and new courses.
• Maintains a personal professional development plan, which may include research and/or other creative activities, to assure growth and currency within the academic field.
• Displays behavior consistent with professional ethics.
• May manage subordinates in the classroom or laboratory.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the University's and nursing policies and procedures and applicable laws.
• Participates in state and/or local community service that is recognized from a career development.
• Collegially collaborate with faculty across the college on various campuses.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Required Qualifications:

• Maintains current Florida Nursing License.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner.
• Licensed as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Experience: Five (5) years of related experience and/or training, including research.

Appointment to the rank of professor requires a record of distinguished scholarship and outstanding teaching ability, evidenced by recognized professional productivity in the field(s) of specialization. Appointment to the rank of associate professor normally requires a record of substantial success in teaching, scholarship, and service. Appointment to the rank of assistant professor requires completion of professional training, which in most disciplines will be a terminal degree (usually the earned doctorate), and the clear promise of a successful career in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Education: Master's Degree

Preferred Qualifications: D.N.P., Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Nursing or related field.

Benefits:Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, NSU Clinic Pharmacy, Health Clinics, Behavioral Health, Teladoc, and voluntary Aflac benefits.

Educational Opportunities: Generous tuition discount for a Bachelor’s, Master's or Doctoral degree after just 6 months of hire.

Retirement Savings: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with NSU contributions ranging from 2% to 10% depending on your contribution after one year of service.

Time Off: Generous vacation, personal, sick days, and holidays, including additional paid days during the holiday closure between Christmas and New Year's Day.

Join our team and contribute to maintaining NSU's Ron & Kathy Assaf College of Nursing in a dynamic environment.

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