Assistant/Associate Professor (Series I/Series II), Graduate Nursing Program

Posting Details

Position Details

About MSM

Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is a place of distinction, serving as the nations leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. Its also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrows leaders.

We exist to:

Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;

Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;

Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;

With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.

At Morehouse School of Medicine, were leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM!

Posting Number ACAD519 Job Title Assistant/Associate Professor (Series I/Series II), Graduate Nursing Program Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor (Series I/Series II), Graduate Nursing Program Position Type Faculty Number of vacancies Multiple Salary Commensurate with experience Department Nursing Position Summary

The Assistant/Associate Professor (Series I/Series II) in the Graduate Nursing Program at MSM will contribute to teaching, research, clinical practice, and service activities. This full-time, on-site, 12-month position will work closely with the Chair and Program Director to develop and deliver course content across the didactic, clinical, and simulation curricula.

Duties include teaching, scholarship, academic advising, clinical practice, service, and professional activities. Faculty also serve on admissions, curriculum, and student progress committees and facilitate student assessment, remediation, and ongoing program evaluation. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the MSM Mission. This is a non-tenure track position, eligible for a multi-year appointment. MSM employs a time-and-effort certification to account for the professional effort of all faculty.

Faculty are responsible for a 3-3-2 teaching load (3 courses in Fall and Spring; 2 courses in Summer). Faculty operate within the MSM framework of lifelong learning through innovative teaching, learner-centered curricula, collaborative scholarship, and clinical excellence. The faculty member will participate in team-based innovative learning models, curriculum development, student mentorship, and scholarly endeavors that align with MSMs focus on health equity and serving underserved communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach graduate-level nursing courses and contribute to curriculum development.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities relevant to nursing and health disparities.
• Mentor and advise graduate nursing students.
• Support other MSM faculty in other responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director

and/or Chair.

• Assist in the recruitment, evaluation, and maintenance of quality clinical sites, the faculty

development of volunteer clinical preceptors, and the assignment and scheduling of clinical

year rotations and electives.

• Participate in an ongoing schedule of periodic site visits to evaluate students on clinical

rotation and to evaluate clinical sites and the supervision provided by clinical preceptors.

• Assist Chair/program director and/or his/her designee with curriculum development and

ongoing program progress.

• Assist in the admission, remediation, and retention of nursing students during didactic,

clinical, and simulation educational training.

• Serve on committees and subcommittees related to education and curriculum, and serve as a

resource to other committees as necessary.

• Participate in accreditation self-study application, and site visits activities necessary in

acquiring provisional and continuing program accreditation.

• Assist program director and/or his/her designee with accreditation documentation and

problem-solving activities related to the didactic and clinical curriculum.

• Participate in educational research and scholarship to foster a learning community of

educator-scholars who will ensure educational excellence for all students.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the program director and or his/her
• Participate in national, regional, and state professional organizations.
• Participate in service activities within the institution and the broader community.
• Collaborate with colleagues to advance the mission of the Graduate Nursing Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Nursing or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
• An active, unencumbered Georgia RN and (midwifery or APRN license)
• Evidence of effective teaching and scholarly activity.
• Must be able to work full-time in person; this is not a hybrid position
• Commitment to advancing health equity through education and research.
• Current APRN/CNM certification and eligible for licensure in Georgia.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in complex

interdisciplinary and interprofessional settings.

• Demonstrated innovation in diverse methods of teaching delivery models
• Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical or classroom experience.
• Expertise in adult learning pedagogy, remediation, learning, and assessment, and

demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to current trends in nursing

education.

• Non-RN/NP/CNM Faculty Candidates:

In lieu of teaching experience and the required nursing certification, candidates must demonstrate at least 2 years of clinical or classroom teaching in the specified field of study. Individuals with eligible licensure (e.g., MD, PharmD) must have an unencumbered Georgia license.

Preferred Qualifications Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment in this role may be contingent upon extramural funding and successful performance and may be terminated or reduced in percentage of appointment if such funding is not secured or ceases to be available.

Quick Link https://careers.msm.edu/postings/23669 EEO Statement Summary

Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

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Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization

Immunization Requirements

It is MSMs Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are encouraged to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidates offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is your highest level of completed education?

• High School/GED

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• EdD, MD, PhD, DrPH, JD

• • Have you been previously denied participation in any managed care organizations?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have a current national certification in a nursing-related APRN discipline (CNM, PMHNP, or AGNP preferred)? If so, which?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have a current Georgia Authorization/Certification as a NP?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Yes

• No

• • Please indicate your current licensure status:

• Eligible for licensure as a RN in Georgia

• Currently licensed as a RN in Georgia

• Not eligible for licensure as a RN in Georgia

• • How many years of experience do you have as an APRN?

• 0-2 years

• 2-4 years

• 4+ years

• • Please use the Other option in the Applicant Document section to upload: Teaching Philosophy and Evidence of Teaching Pedagogies. Indicate in the space below if you have completed the upload.

(Open Ended Question)

• • How many years of experience do you have providing nursing and/or health professions education? o 0-2 years o 2-4 years o 4+ years

• 0-2 years

• 2-4 years

• 4+ years

• • Please provide your salary requirement. Do Not Enter Negotiable, a specified salary range is required. Not providing a salary requirement will result in your application being incomplete and will not be considered.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Professional License
• Other Document

Optional Documents