University of St. Augustine Hiring for Faculty, Full-time – Nursing at St. Auguste, FL Full Time

GENERAL
SUMMARY

The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) seeks a dynamic, innovative faculty member for a
full-time Core Faculty position in the nursing programs. Responsibilities will include teaching activities primarily in one or more of the
following: Master of Science in Nursing program, the Family Nurse Practice role specialty courses, Psych Mental Health specialty courses and
the Doctor of Nurse Practice program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching

• Effectively and proficiently using online technology and resources
  including providing informed feedback and critique in a thoughtful, well-written and timely manner.
• Optimizing the online
  environment to be conducive to student learning by developing creative, challenging, and evidence-based learning opportunities.
• Uses learning assessment information to improve teaching and curriculum; participates in quality improvement initiatives to meet program
  and institutional goals.
• Adheres to all USAHS faculty expectations, which are clearly set forth to the faculty member at the start
  of his/her employment with the University.
• Upholds the expectations of masters/doctoral level work with respect to the program and
  course learning outcomes.
• Participates in a culture of assessment of academic integrity, effectiveness and doctoral quality
  teaching and learning.
• Teaches three to four assigned courses/sections per trimester in accordance with the faculty expectations
  and as outlined in the USAHS employee handbook.
• Effectively supervises scholarly projects and practicum experiences
• Participate in residency experiences as assigned (may require travel).

Scholarship

• Establishes and implements an approved scholarship plan/faculty development plan as required by accreditation and university
  standards.
• Stays current with clinical practice and evidence that support content area expertise, professional growth, and
  professional certification and licensure requirements.
• Disseminates scholarly work consistent with University policies and
  accreditation expectations.
• Demonstrates commitment to scholarly advancement through research, written artifacts, scholarly inquiry
  and presentations at state, national and international professional events (minimum one per year).

Service

• Serves on programmatic and university committees as assigned.
• Actively participates in
  his/her professional association(s).
• Serves as university liaison in community and/or professional activities.
• Uses
  release time that enhances the program (e.g., clinical practice, consultation, advanced degree attainment, research, service) as approved by
  the program director.
• Participates in university governance, curriculum planning, and functions to support development and growth
  of the institution.
• Participates in a minimum of two to three committees (depending on requirements) and attends all university
  functions as assigned.

Administration: supports efficient and consistent practices across all programs

• Performs course coordinator and lead instructor roles as assigned; works collaboratively with members of the team.
• Advises
  students on academic, professional and/or personal issues while providing referrals when appropriate.
• Provides other administrative
  duties as assigned.
• Completes annual self-evaluation of faculty performance and sets goals for the next year in collaboration with
  the program director and is actively engaged in faculty development opportunities to meet performance goals.

Professionalism: displays the behaviors of a professional academician and follows expected discipline specific Code of
Ethics

• Promotes professionalism by modeling and encouraging such behaviors inside and outside the classroom
  setting.
• Supports and exemplifies the University’s core values.
• Actively engages in interprofessional collaboration
  activities.
• Upholds and enforces student and faculty handbook policies and University policies/procedures.

Other
responsibilities as assigned by the program director

BUSINESS COMPETENCIES

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

• Committed to Mission and Values –
  Has a clear understanding of institution’s mission and values. Has a passion for facilitating learning and for enabling students to navigate
  their own learning journey.
• Contribute Knowledge to the Discipline – Compelled by the opportunity to contribute
  through research, scholarship professional practice or creativity.
• Accountable -Takes personal responsibility for
  own goals and outcomes to ensure student success. Establishes clear expectations, follows through on commitments to students and holds them
  accountable for assignments and performance
• Collaborative – Works cooperatively with others across the institution
  and beyond, including the community and through partnerships. Represents own interests while being inclusive and fair to others.
• Communicates Effectively – Adapts oral and written communication approach and style to the audience and based on the
  message. Also listens attentively to others.
• Drives Engagement – Makes students feel welcome, understood and
  valued. Creates a learning environment that is compelling, challenging and productive.
• Academic Discipline
  Expertise – Has sufficient credentials, industry expertise and/or experience in the discipline to teach according to the standards
  and qualifications required.
• Education Design – Designs learning experiences closely linked to learning outcomes
  including lesson planning, design of project, work integrated, group learning experiences, or interactive learning objects. Has depth of
  expertise in pedagogy, andragogy and overall learning effectiveness.
• Teaching Delivery/Learning Facilitation Skills
  – Manages small, large, blended, hybrid and/or online classrooms, monitoring and ensuring participation, managing
  one�s own and students� time and attention effectively.

ADDITIONAL
COMPETENCIES

• Utilizes an engaged, proactive and responsive style in communicating with students and colleagues as well
  as participation in research and university service.
• Demonstrates the ability to encourage critical thinking, helping students see
  multiple viewpoints, encouraging them along a path of continual improvement, and keeps up to date with developments in teaching and
  learning.
• Responds in a constructive, detailed and timely manner. Provides open-minded and receptive responses to student
  inquiry.
• Sets expectations with students about assignments and evaluates work products against stated expectations. Assesses
  students’ critical thinking skills and writing skills in addition to content mastery.
• Utilizes clarity and specificity about how
  students’ scholarly work will be evaluated. Informs students of their academic progress in meeting course expectations by regularly
  providing grades and feedback. Provides timely and substantive feedback in the gradebook and other appropriate places. Grades assignments
  consistently using rubrics.
• Adheres to the highest ethical standards and scholarly codes in practicing academic freedom. Respects
  the privacy of students and protecting the intellectual property of others that might be infringed upon through copyright violation or
  plagiarism.
• Effectively directs instruction and mentoring roles toward preparing students as agents of social change.
• Integrates various forms of scholarship into professional activities enabling creation of create new knowledge through research,
  interpretation of knowledge across disciplines, examination of teaching models to achieve optimal learning, and progress toward solution of
  problems within the profession and across society.
• Maintains an inter-professional focus, demonstrating respect and collaboration
  for all members of the healthcare team.
• Considers cultural and ethical aspects of teaching, learning and administrative
  duties.
• Supports a healthy organization by developing trust, mutual respect and honesty during all interactions.
• Exhibits
  excellent organization and time management skills.
• Follows through on commitments and is accountable for actions and outcomes.
• Maintains a working knowledge of educational theory and methodology.
• Establishes and maintains computer literacy including all
  features of Microsoft Office.

LICENSING / CERTIFICATION

Faculty members must be appropriately
credentialed, possess an earned degree from an accredited institution, and expected to be licensed as a Registered Nurse and/or Advanced
Practice Registered Nurse (if applicable). Faculty members must maintain their license(s) and any appropriate certifications in order to
continue to teach at University of Saint Augustine for Health Sciences. Faculty members may be asked to seek additional state licenses if
required. Faculty members are also expected to maintain currency with nursing practice and education by reviewing articles, journals, and
presentations. If participating in research, the Faculty member may publish and acknowledge University of Saint Augustine for Health
Sciences.

TRAVEL

Some travel may be required for residencies, faculty meetings or
immersions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• A terminal degree in nursing (PhD or DNP)
• Active and unencumbered RN license in home state and eligible for licensure in all 50 states
• Current national certification as
  a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
• APRN license in home state as well as states where students live, if
  required.
• A significant record of intellectual and professional contributions to the field of nursing, including experience in the
  practice of education and nursing.
• Teaching experience is required; teaching at doctoral level of the program is preferred. Rank is
  determined at point of hire based on years of teaching experience, publications, scholarship, and committee work.
• Experience in
  teaching advanced practice nursing, especially in PMHNP role, is required if assigned to PMHNP coursework.
• Experience with distance
  learning preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment but
may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for six to eight hours daily and
includes physical demands associated with a traditional office setting, e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other physical functions
as necessary.

Hiring ranges (St. Augustine):

• Affiliated/Instructor rank: $54,000 – $90,720
• Assistant Professor rank: $62,100 – $104,280
• Associate Professor rank: $73,200 – $123,000
• Professor rank: $82,700 –
  $143,880