Inform the Associate Dean/Founding
Director of Nursing Education 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 HSU School of Nursing.
Participate in curriculum and
program development.
Participate, as needed, in
providing solutions for problems in the HSU 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 Associate Dean/Founding Director of
Nursing Education.
Provide the materials and
documentation required to accompany a recommendation for promotion at times
designated in specific contracts.
Actively participate in
reviewing and screening the school’s library holdings and educational resources
while recommending the most appropriate collection to meet program outcomes.
Engage in appropriate and
required faculty development activities that foster achievement of program
outcomes and development of the HSU School of Nursing.
Acquaint nursing majors with
career opportunities and opportunities for graduate study.
Participate in external and
internal recruitment activities for the HSU School of Nursing.
Maintain accurate
records/documents and submit timely reports.
Records/documents include but
are not limited to syllabi, grades, and office hours.
Submit all assigned course
grades on the learning management platform by the identified due date
throughout the semester.
Devote primary efforts for
completion of faculty contractual responsibilities, except during vacation
periods and/or excused periods under the terms of contract.
Schedule, announce, post, and
maintain office hours according to HSU School of Nursing policy to allow students time for formal and informal
contact that may include but is not limited to advising, mentoring and
remediation.
Maintain up-to-date test banks
utilizing the TXBON recommendations for alternate formats in the HSU School of
Nursing platforms.
Strive to ensure the highest
level of faculty and student morale within the school through harmonious,
professional, collegial, and productive working relationships among colleagues
and students, 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 Associate
Dean/Founding Director of Nursing Education and according to contract
requirements.
Attend faculty meetings and
participate in the process of faculty governance within Hardin-Simmons
University (HSU).
Participate in assigned
committees by regular attendance and completion of assigned responsibilities.
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 Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Participate in preparation for
and in meetings of the accreditation agencies and TXBON visits.
Know and uphold the policies in
the universities’ Undergraduate/Graduate Catalogs, HSU School of Nursing Student
and Faculty Handbook(s).
Participate in the advising,
mentoring and remediation of students.
Participate in budget planning
process.
Make recommendations regarding
equipment, computer and simulation labs, technology, software, and supplies.
Develop, disseminate, and
update syllabus according to program requirements.
Create and maintain courses in
the learning management system.
Performs other duties as
assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
There are no supervisor
responsibilities for this position.
COMPETENCIES: As a part of a Teaching Philosophy, address each competency listed below describing your background and qualifications in each area.
Interview decisions are partially based on this information.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse
information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to
complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally;
expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and
comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate
communication methods.
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.
Leadership - Exhibit’s 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.
Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals;
understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and
competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to
changing conditions.
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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (Language, Mathematical, Reasoning and Computer Skills):
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents
such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure
manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak
effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL
SKILLS: Ability
to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole
numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and
percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability
to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved
written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few
concrete variables in standardized situations.
COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an
individual should have knowledge of word processing software; spreadsheet
software; and Internet software.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Ideal candidate 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 (SACSCOC).
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.
Experience in nursing education
preferred.
Certified Nurse Educator – CNE
certification strongly preferred at time of hire.
Must exhibit a high level of
commitment to the Christian faith consistent with the mission and heritage of
the university.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
None are required for this position at this time.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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 sit for long periods while
performing office and computer operations.
While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee
is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel
and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally will be required to stand; stoop
and/or kneel.
The job is sedentary in nature;
however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move 10 – 15+ pounds.
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.
Must be able to stand and walk
during teaching and clinical site visits.
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.
While performing the duties of
this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This position is a Full-Time Exempt
Level Faculty Position with a teaching load at the Hardin-Simmons University
campus.
A
minimum of a 40-hour workweek is expected and possibly more during peak periods
of the academic year. Infrequent work on evenings or Saturdays, when needed.
Must have and maintain a valid
Class C Driver’s License and maintain a clear driving record to be insurable
under the university liability policy.
Must be able to drive to
complete work assignments on and off campus, as needed.
Occasional travel may be
required.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: For more information concerning benefits offered to HSU employees, see the HSU Benefits Summary on the HSU website.