Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Undergraduate Academic Director for the Campus of the School of Nursing, the Faculty will provide instruction in one or more nursing courses as it applies to the discipline of nursing. The candidate may have other responsibilities commensurate with rank and experience. The candidate is expected to assist the School of Nursing through contributions in service, professional development/scholarship, and recruitment as facilities and space permit.
William Carey University encourages applications from veterans, minorities, and those with disabilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Duties and responsibilities listed are essential job functions and exclude functions which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities listed below should be performed in an effective and efficient manner. These criteria are guidelines for evaluation and retention of Nursing Faculty commensurate with rank and experience. Faculty desiring promotion must demonstrate behaviors identified for the rank desired.
Assist the university in implementing the Statement of Purpose.
Assist the university in implementing the long-range institutional and financial plans.
Assist the School of Nursing in implementing the nursing program in accordance with state and national accreditation standards.
Perform role in accordance with state and national accreditation requirements, as well as requirements for the role of the Registered Nurse by the states of Louisiana and Mississippi.
Maintain an effective working relationship with University personnel, students, and the community.
Maintain a clean and organized working environment.
Demonstrate exceptional adherence to work schedules.
Demonstrate exceptional adherence to University and School of Nursing policies and procedures.
Assist supervisor with additional tasks as assigned.
Value and respect each nursing student and faculty member.
Serve as a resource person to provide information related to nursing education for counselors, students, and other university personnel.
Maintain appropriate records.
Follow the proper chain of command.
Serve as a student advisor regarding academic matters for nursing students.
Additional duties and responsibilities based on academic rank:
Duties and Responsibilities Based on Academic Rank
Instructor
Teaching
As assigned, routinely facilitate theory and clinical learning for students enrolled in the William Carey University Nursing program(s). (Due to WCU multi-campus environment, School of Nursing faculty are required to routinely travel, and are responsible for ensuring personal transportation to/from theory and clinical assignments.)
Supervise patient care administered by students including, but not limited to, all medication administration, treatments, and plans of care.
Evaluate student performance and progress.
Counsel nursing students regarding academic and clinical performance.
Utilize technology to enhance instruction.
Maintain theory and clinical competence in assigned area(s) of teaching responsibility.
Scholarship
Participate actively and effectively in the department and university, offering good insights, creative suggestions, and constructive criticisms.
Adheres to state and national accreditation standards
Achieve the minimum of 2 scholarly activities annually. Expectations for scholarly activities are in accordance with progression in rank.
Service to the University
Participate in a minimum of two (2) recruitment events
Serve on one (1) school of nursing committee and/or university committee as assigned
Service to the Community
Participates in discussions/presentations/consultations to civic, professional, or other community groups
Participates at the local level in academic, community, and/or professional organizations
Participates in health-related activities to benefit the public (e.g. health fair, continuing education offerings)
Christian Commitment
Consistently reflect Christian integrity and values to colleagues and students
Participate in spiritual emphases of events of the university
Support the Christian mission of the university
Assistant Professor
Meets criteria at the Instructor level and:
Teaching
Assists in orientation of new faculty
Develops and evaluates new courses
Provides leadership for instructional activities (e.g., courses, levels, program)
Integrates research findings into course content
Participates in evaluating the curriculum according to state and national accreditation standards
Scholarship
May include contributing to writing grant proposals
Achieve the minimum of 3 (total) scholarly activities annually. Expectations for scholarly activities are in accordance with progression in rank.
Service to the University
Participate in a minimum of 3 (total) recruitment events
Chair a nursing committee and/or serve on a university committee as assigned
Service to the Community
Participates in discussions/presentations/consultations to civic, professional, or other community groups
Participates at the local level in academic, community, and/or professional organizations
Organizes health-related activities to benefit the public (e.g. health fair, continuing education offerings)
Christian Commitment
Consistently reflect Christian integrity and values to colleagues and students
Participate in spiritual emphases of events of the university
Support the Christian mission of the university
Associate Professor
Meets criteria at the Assistant Professor level and:
Teaching
Orients new faculty
Participates in curriculum development according to state and national accreditation standards
Scholarship
May include leading grant writing proposals
Achieve the minimum of 3 (total) scholarly activities annually. Expectations for scholarly activities are in accordance with progression in rank.
Service to the University
Participate in a minimum of 4 (total) recruitment events with responsibility to organize one (1) recruitment event
Chair a nursing committee and/or nursing ad-hoc committee as assigned
Serve on university committee(s) as assigned
Service to the Community
Leads discussions/presentations/consultations to civic, professional, or other community groups
Leads at the local level in academic, community, and/or professional organizations
Participates at the national level in academic and/or professional organizations
Organizes health-related activities to benefit the public (e.g. health fair, continuing education offerings)
Christian Commitment
Consistently
