Summary. As instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, professor of nursing, this position is responsible for teaching both major and non-major courses, advising, engaging in scholarly activity, and conducting committee work as assigned.  This assignment is scheduled to begin January 2, 2025.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Teaches courses within the Nursing Department with a total load of up to twenty-seven hours.
• Serves as academic advisor for program majors.
• Participates in student recruitment and promotion.
• Assist in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum using a written plan.
• Plans and provides theoretical instruction and clinical or laboratory experiences that reflect an understanding of the philosophy, objectives and curriculum of the Nursing program and nursing profession.
• Evaluates student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes related to nursing knowledge and practice.
• Maintains 10 office hours per week for student availability.
• Schedules administrative time for classroom, laboratory, and clinical preparation.
• Works with the department chair and other departmental faculty to develop, implement, evaluate, and update the purpose, philosophy, objectives and organizational framework of the Nursing program.
• Works with the department chair and other departmental faculty to develop, evaluate and revise student admission, progression, retention and graduation policies within the Department of Nursing.
• Engages in scholarly research or other creative achievement activity.
• Serves on university committees as assigned.
• Attends daily chapel.
• Conducts servant leadership in the community. 
• Abides by all University policies governing behavior and in fulfillment of job requirements.
• May temporarily perform other duties assigned to maintain operations and services.

Competencies                      

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Instruction – Takes actions necessary to remain current in teaching disciplines; Explores current and relevant innovations to deliver content. 

Scholarship – Remains current and active in area of expertise; Holds memberships in appropriate professional organizations; Attends professional conferences; Mentors undergraduate research; Presents research in appropriate forums.   

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; Strong interpersonal skills and positive energy regarding professional education and the role of Nurse Educator.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Works collaboratively and effectively with other faculty members, as well as students.

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes assigned tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                      

• Must hold an earned MSN (PhD, DNP preferred) or for clinical instructor role, BSN with clinical expertise in basic nursing and their area of specialty (i.e. Adult Health, Women’s Health, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Nursing Management).
• At least two years of full-time professional nursing clinical experience.
• Two years, preferred, of full-time teaching experience in a nursing program.
• Hold a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee, or be eligible to obtain a Tennessee Registered Nurse license.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support.

Language Skills             

Ability to effectively lecture in a classroom environment. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, faculty, administrators and parents. 

Mathematical Skills             

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate descriptive and predictive statistics. 

Reasoning Ability             

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills             

To perform this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate computer proficiency in the following areas: spreadsheet software, word processing software, presentation software, statistical software and other software that may increase productivity and efficiency. An individual must also demonstrate a willingness to learn and use new software related to functional responsibilities. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

• Hold a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee, or be eligible to obtain a Tennessee Registered Nurse license.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support.

Other Skills and Abilities                      

None required.

Other Qualifications                      

None required.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.