Annual Faculty
4 weeks ago
Description:
Job Description Summary:
This is an annualized position teaching Mental Health in our ELMSN program located on our Sacramento campus. In addition to teaching, you will be expected to engage in service, which can include student advising, office hours, and participation in University ceremonies, i.e., graduation or pinning ceremonies. This position is open until filled. The position reports to the Director of Entry Level Master’s in Nursing Program (ELMSN).Duties and Responsibilities:
Who we are: Samuel Merritt University graduates improve health outcomes and reduce disparities for all members of our communities. We have spent more than a century preparing outstanding healthcare professionals through immersive learning and community engagement and are deeply committed to transforming healthcare through diversity and inclusion. At the College of Nursing, we are at the forefront of educational innovation in theory and practice to prepare highly competent professional nursing leaders who are engaged in the advancement of nursing practice and the improvement of health for diverse populations/peoples. Our motto is education plus compassion which we proudly demonstrate in the ways that we serve our students, faculty, staff, and in our local communities.
Join a team of dedicated educators: Our faculty are known for their passion for growing the nursing profession. With this passion, we strive to awaken curiosity in our students and instill lifelong learning. Congruent with our values, we work hard to inspire service and leadership in our students. For this reason, the role of faculty is vitally important because of its unmatched position to shape the professional and personal development of graduates. This position is in the College of Nursing (CoN) and reports directly to the Director of Entry Level Master’s in Nursing Program (ELMSN). The position combines teaching, scholarship and service. We define teaching as creating environments that facilitate student learning and the attainment of expected outcomes at the course and program levels. Faculty has ownership for the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of the curricula within the College of Nursing which are designed to prepare graduates to provide nursing care in a dynamic health care environment. Service implies the use of academic and professional expertise to serve the University, the nursing profession and the community. Service consists of meaningful activities that promote the image, mission or strategic priorities of the University, the well-being of relevant individuals or groups among the community of interest or the professional growth of faculty. Scholarship reflects activities resulting in the production, reorganization/refinement, dissemination or creation of works that advance knowledge in nursing.
Position Summary: This is an annualized position teaching Mental Health in our ELMSN program located on our Sacramento campus. In addition to teaching, you will be expected to engage in service, which can include student advising, office hours, and participation in University ceremonies, i.e., graduation or pinning ceremonies. This position is open until filled. The position reports to the Director of Entry Level Master’s in Nursing Program (ELMSN).
Major Areas of responsibilities include but not limited to:
Teaching (92%)*
Creates a dynamic, learner-centered environment that uses a variety of teaching methods based on educational theory and evidence-based teaching and clinical practices that support the diverse learning needs of the student population.Models reflective and critical thinking and serves as a coach and mentor for students; confers with them on their progress and assists them in the development of learning plans to facilitate successful achievement of course objectives.Maintains and enhances competence in subjects being taught.Confers with colleagues to assure the integrity of the courses across programs and the curriculum as a whole;Prepares and reviews written examinations, papers, and student projects; supervises independent study projects as needed, and evaluates learner performance in both the classroom and clinical settings.Notifies Course Manager of at-risk students or unusual occurrences.Supervises or teaches clinical rotations as needed in acute, community and laboratory settings as well as internship/preceptorship courses.Documents student progress on appropriate forms.Other duties as assigned.Service (8%)*
Participate in Faculty Organization meetingsParticipate in College of Nursing Faculty meetingsParticipate in University or College committees as neededProvide service to the profession and the communityParticipate in University and CoN events as specified in University and CoN attendance expectations.Clarify with the student the nursing curriculum and interpretation of programmatic requirementsProvide needed information so students can make the best academic decisions for themselvesIncrease student awareness of educational resources availableDiscuss student academic progress and progression toward educational goalsRefer to other institutional and community support services, where appropriateForward appropriate student information regarding needs and preferences that could influence policy setting in the CoN and enhance the learning environment.*** 1722 instructional and 150 service hours comprise a 12-month annualized faculty appointment.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience
Earned Master’s in nursing required, doctorate in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferredTeaching experience of diverse students at the baccalaureate or higher degree level, preferredRank is commensurate with qualifications and experienceUnencumbered California registered nurse license or eligible for licensure in California, requiredExperience working with leadership in healthcare and academic institutions and community organizations, preferredSkills
Excellent written and oral communicationRead and write clear documentsFunction effectively as a member of a team and independentlyAbilities
Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word in person or on the telephone.Receive detailed information through verbal and written communication.Read and write clear documents.Have a strong commitment to the caring science principles and mindfulness based stress reduction practices central to the culture and expected outcomes of the program.Model appropriate ethical and professional behaviors, as well as expert communication skills.Embrace mission, vision, and values of the program, college of nursing, and university.Have a clear vision for aligning the safety and quality with student learning activitiesBenefits of Working at SMU
Health, Dental, Vision Care
SMU offers a broad range of employee benefits including health, vision, and dental care; sick leave, vacation and holiday leave, 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, voluntary tax-deferred annuities, educational leaves, sabbatical leaves, tuition reimbursement, tuition remission on SMU courses, disability insurance, and more.
SMU offers HMO, EPO and PPO health insurance plans, Delta Dental coverage, and VSP vision coverage.
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
A Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a pre-tax benefit account used to pay for eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses that aren’t covered by your insurance plan or elsewhere. It’s a smart, simple way to save money while keeping you and your family healthy and protected.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
A Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) is a pre-tax benefit account used to pay for dependent care services, such as preschool, summer day camp, before or after school programs, and child or elder daycare. A DCFSA is a smart, simple way to save money while taking care of your loved ones so that you can continue to work.
Life Insurance
As a means of financial protection, basic life insurance is provided for employees. Insurance may be purchased to benefit-eligible employees in order to supplement additional basic life insurance coverage. Employees that purchase supplemental life insurance may also purchase coverage for dependents.
Retirement 403(b)
A retirement plan that includes investment alternative and a matching contribution plan is available to all benefit-eligible employees. The retirement plan rewards special contributions of the long-service employee by providing a measure of financial security during retirement.
You Are Welcome Here
SMU does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, familial status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law—including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any resolution process within the University or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. Nondiscrimination is consistent with the principles and practice of the University and is in compliance with Title VII of The Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of The Education Amendments of 1972, and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
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