[Hiring] Assistant Professor, Faculty Specialization Lead RN-BSN @Post University

Role Description

The Assistant/Associate Professor, Faculty Specialization Lead for the RN-BSN is responsible for facilitating online nursing courses that meet the quality and standards set forth by the accrediting bodies and American Sentinel College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Post University under the guidance of the Program Chair of the RN-BSN Program, Assistant Dean, and the Dean of the Program. The role provides specialization-specific academic leadership, enhances adjunct faculty support, and keeps the program compliant with Board of Nursing requirements.

This position works with the Program Chair, Assistant Dean, and the Dean of Nursing and Healthcare Programs to maintain curriculum integrity, promote optimum learning opportunities for students, and foster a rich online environment for the students.

Essential Functions

• Maintains Course Lead Responsibilities.
• Maintain Course Assignment Load as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
• Oversee adjunct faculty assigned to them.
• Collaborate with Program Chair on load balancing and contingency planning.
• Respond to all students’ communications within two business days.
• Review posts and replies in a timely manner.
• Promote discussion board participation in the traditional courses as assigned.
• Monitor student attendance and progress within the course and take corrective action if the professor feels the student needs extra help.
• Provide substantial feedback in a timely manner to each student in the course for assignments that contribute to the final grade of the course.
• Grade all assignments in a timely manner.
• Grade all weekly discussion posts/replies in a timely manner.
• Encourage students to complete the course evaluation at the end of the term.
• Participate in research and scholarly projects.
• Participate in committees as assigned.
• Participate in accreditation activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean/Assistant Dean/Program Chair.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing Required. Terminal Degree preferred.
• Must possess an unencumbered Registered Nursing License.
• Two years of teaching in a college or university setting.

Competencies Include

• Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
• Business Acumen – Understand business implications of decisions; supports organization’s goals and values; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
• Change Management – Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change.
• Design – Generates creative solutions; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; upholds organization values.
• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences action and opinions of others; inspires respect and trust; accepts feedback from others.
• Oral & Written Communication – Has proven writing and editorial skills; speaks and writes clearly, informatively, and persuasively in positive or negative situations; varies style to meet needs; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; presents data effectively.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyses information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• 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 Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Technology utilization in education – Demonstrates utilization and integration of technology into curriculum.