Maintain current knowledge of prevailing literature and
standards in nursing.
Inform the Dean/Program Chair of interested faculty and
potential clinical affiliations to prepare for contingencies in faculty
appointments and clinical agency experiences.
Follow the organizational chain of command for reporting
problems in the School of Nursing.
Participate, as needed, in providing solutions for problems
in the School of Nursing.
Utilize aggregate data from the evaluation of curriculum,
faculty and student evaluation of teaching-learning practices to inform
decisions that facilitate the achievement of student outcomes to foster program
improvement.
Respond appropriately to an annual evaluation conference
with the Program Chair.
Engage in appropriate and required faculty development
activities that foster achievement of program outcomes.
Maintain a professional affiliation with community partners
and other agencies.
Participate in external and internal recruitment activities
for the school of nursing.
Maintain accurate records and documents and submit timely
reports. Records/documents include but are not limited to syllabi, grades, and
office hours.
Submit all course grade books to the Dean’s office at the
end of each semester.
Devote primary efforts to carrying out contractual
responsibilities, as faculty, except during vacation periods and/or excused
periods under the terms of your contract.
Schedule, announce, post, and maintain sufficient office
hours to allow students time for formal and informal contact that may include
but is not limited to advising, mentoring and remediation.
Acquire and demonstrate proficiency in test and curriculum
development, item analysis, utilizing blueprints and curriculum mapping.
Maintain an up to date test bank utilizing the TXBON
recommendations for alternate formats.
Strive to ensure the highest level of faculty and student
morale within the school and maintain harmonious, professional, collegial and
productive working relationships among colleagues, both within the school and
the consortium institutions at large.
Fulfill all classroom and clinical duties essential to the
role of faculty, as assigned, by the Dean/Program Chair.
Attend faculty meetings and participate in the process of
faculty governance within the school of nursing and consortium institutions.
Participate in curriculum and program development.
Utilize evidenced based practice and best practices in the
teaching-learning process.
Be conversant with the PHSSN faculty constitution and
by-laws to enable active participation and facilitation of school goals and
objectives.
Be familiar with the accreditation requirements of the Texas
Board of Nursing (TXBON rule 215.7 (c), Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education (CCNE), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Participate in the preparation for and meetings of the
Accreditation and Board visits.
Know and uphold the policies in the Undergraduate/Graduate
Catalogs, PHSSN Nursing Student Handbook, and faculty handbook.
Function within the parameters of conventions, conferences,
and constituencies of the consortium institution members.
Participate in the advising, mentoring and remediation of
students.
Make recommendations regarding equipment, computer labs,
technology, software and supplies.
Develop, disseminate, and update syllabus according to
program requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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/EXPERIENCE:
The faculty must meet the minimum requirements for employment
in the baccalaureate in nursing program as required by the Texas Board of
Nursing (TXBON) [rule 215.7 (c)]; Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education (CCNE), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Hold a current license or privilege to practice as a
registered nurse in the State of Texas.
Show evidence of teaching abilities and maintaining current
knowledge, clinical expertise, and safety in the subject areas of teaching
responsibility.
Hold a master’s degree in nursing; doctoral degree
preferred.
Have experience in nursing education.
The faculty will also be expected to exhibit a high level of
commitment to the Christian faith consistent with the mission and heritage of
the university.
Three (3) or more years of clinical or teaching experience
in nursing.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Hold a current license or privilege to practice as a
registered nurse in the State of Texas.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The job is sedentary in nature. Must be able to sit for long
periods while performing office and computer operations. Must be able to stand
and walk during teaching and clinical site visits. Must be able to make
frequent trips across campus to various buildings and offices.
This position is a part-time/temporary adjunct position (no more
than 29 hours per week) with teaching load at the Hardin-Simmons University
campus.
Must be a resident
of the state of Texas.