The Instructor of Nursing conducts classroom and clinical laboratory instruction designed to teach nursing students theoretical and clinical aspects of promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health to clients across the life span; researches, prepares, and presents lectures, assigns outside studies, and regularly assesses the student's progress; develops, assigns, and evaluates clinical activities to assure practical application of nursing theory; as well as participates in curriculum development and fosters the mission of Mercyhurst University and the philosophy and goals of the Nursing program. Responsibilities include abiding by the Faculty Duties and Responsibilities listed in the Mercyhurst University Faculty Handbook, Section IV; preparing course outlines and curriculum content in assigned subject area, in concert with the chair and program director(s); conducting appropriate research to ensure that course content and lectures incorporate current trends, techniques, and developments in nursing practice; demonstrating expertise in classroom presentations of theory and clinical laboratory activities; guiding, structuring, and evaluating student performance in theory and clinical; maintaining clinical expertise by attending at least one workshop related to area of expertise each year; maintaining currency in CPR; meeting regularly with students to review their progress; developing strategies that increase the retention of qualified students within the program; maintaining files and records on student classroom and clinical performance; submitting grades to the director and, according to policy, to the Registrar; maintaining positive communication with various departments within the university, affiliating agencies, and community by participating in committees and through volunteer work; and meeting weekly with teaching team to discuss the course progression, plan and coordinate clinical activities, and discuss student progression. Learn more about this opportunity via the Instructor of Nursing position summary.