Nursing Faculty (School of Nursing Faculty)

Job Summary:

This position is responsible to teach nursing courses in accordance with the schedule of classes, follow the approved course descriptions and syllabi established by the Curriculum Committee, and administered by the DON and the Dean. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience primarily in pre-licensure nursing education, as well as some post-licensure education. The position requires both in-person didactic classroom teaching (Manchester, NH campus) and online course instruction. Didactic instructional and/or clinical experience in nursing fundamentals, maternal-newborn/ pediatric nursing preferred; medical surgical nursing, or experience in skills lab/simulation/clinical instruction a plus. This position is located on the Manchester, NH campus.

Typical Schedule:

This is an appointed faculty position as governed by the Faculty Protocol, the Faculty Resource Handbook, and the Nursing Faculty Handbook. Weekly schedule is flexible around classroom days; most responsibilities on days, occasional evening or weekend hours as required.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

Instructional:

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with the course syllabus, and University and College policies.
• Continue to update and revise course content and teaching methodology to maintain currency and relevance.
• Maintain familiarity with current texts, materials, teaching aids and techniques relative to courses within the discipline and recommend their adoption when appropriate.
• Actively seek ways to improve instruction.
• Provide advice and/or assistance to associate faculty in regard to course content and instructional materials.

Academic Advising:

• Post and observe office hours for purposes of academic advising and student consultation. Hold office hours at times that are most convenient for students.
• Advise and assist students in developing an educational plan.
• Maintain general knowledge of degree requirements, programs and course transfer information, and relevant University policies.

Institutional Service:

• Actively participate in department, College, and University-wide committees.
• Attend scheduled department, College, and University-wide meetings.
• Actively participate in assisting the University in maintaining standards required for accreditation.
• Participate in official University and School of Nursing commencement ceremonies.
• Attend other official functions as deemed appropriate by the Program Director and Dean.
• Perform other duties as determined in consultation with the Director of the School of Nursing.

Professional Growth and Development:

• Maintain a program of personal and professional development appropriate for areas of responsibility.
• Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic disciplines.
• Maintain scholarship activities in accordance with Faculty Protocol.
• Participate in community activities and services.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Meet requirements articulated in the Faculty Protocol.
• Actively participate in accreditation process; other duties as assigned.

Expectations:

• Ability to handle highly confidential material, possess a high level of integrity and understanding that all University information should only be disclosed to others who have a need to know, for legitimate business reasons. Can exercise and apply sound judgment and decision-making skills as well as the ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality of data.
• Demonstrate commitment to the academic programs within a multi-campus University serving a variety of adult undergraduate and graduate students.
• Maintain active nursing license in the state of New Hampshire or a compact state.
• Coordinate, plan, organize, and instruct assigned courses.
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students, including using available instructional technology when appropriate.
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse students needs and maximize student learning.
• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
• Possesses a high level of expertise in the subjects taught and stimulate enthusiasm for those subjects.
• Ensures that each program/class contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and maintains currency.
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Works effectively as a team member.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Applicant must be able to successfully complete a background check. Must possess a valid drivers license and be able to travel to School of Nursing campus location.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Previous Experience: Experienced in didactic prelicensure nursing education with a focus on nursing fundamentals preferred; specialties of maternal/newborn/pediatrics a plus. Previous online teaching experience and curriculum development a plus.

Knowledge and Education: Master Degree in Nursing with concentration in Nursing Education, or related profession required, doctorate preferred.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices and Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and use of learning management systems desired.

License(s) and Certificate(s): Must hold an unencumbered license to practice nursing in New Hampshire or another compact state.

Physical Activity/Effort: Applicant must be physically able to lift various materials up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. While performing required job tasks, applicant must be physically able to remain seated for long periods of time or able to remain standing for long periods of time. Must possesses dexterity to perform typing, operate a computer and other office equipment.

About FPU:

Since 1962, Franklin Pierce University has empowered thousands of undergraduate and graduate students to achieve academic excellence and lead meaningful, successful lives. Drawing from our strong foundation in liberal education, we offer majors and programs that develop essential, professional skills; promote close connections between students, faculty members, and staff; and position our students to realize their potential through highly personalized, financially accessible academic offerings.

Franklin Pierce encompasses a far-reaching geographic and virtual network educating a diverse population of residential undergraduates, online learners, and full-time graduate students through our main campus in Rindge, NH, and online and graduate centers in Manchester, and Lebanon, (NH) and Goodyear, AZ. We continue to explore new models and programs that build on our legacy of excellence and help students expand their knowledge, direct their passions, and graduate as qualified, engaged leaders.

At Franklin Pierce University, we believe in establishing a legacy through our unique ability to support and prepare students to thrive as leaders and engaged members of society. To do this, we know that is takes outstanding people from every background imaginable to support our mission. This position is based at our Manchester, NH location.