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Siena Heights University
Department of Human Resources
1247 E. Siena Heights Dr.
Adrian, MI 49221
517-264-7109
shujobs@sienaheights.edu
EMPLOYMENT FORMS:
OPEN POSITIONS:
About:
Siena Heights University’s Nursing & Health Sciences Division is seeking a full-time nursing faculty member for the Nursing & Health Sciences Division. This position will begin in August 2024.
Programs offered include a prelicensure baccalaureate nursing program, a post-licensure RN to BSN completion program, and a master’s in nursing leadership program. The Nursing Faculty member is responsible for teaching courses within the various programs as assigned, providing academic advising to students, and participating in scholarly activities and service to the university.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare syllabi for and instruct student nurses in the theoretical, lab, and clinical aspects of the practice of nursing, equivalent to 12 semester hours per semester.
Provide appropriate feedback and assign grades to students on a timely basis.
Meet the deadlines set by the registrar’s office related to such activities as grading (midterm and final), scheduling, etc.
Participate in nursing curriculum development in conformity with objectives of the nursing program and accreditation standards.
Provide data on learning outcomes assessment in a timely manner.
Attend to his/her professional development and appropriate scholarly activity for academic rank and practice certification/licensure.
Participate in program, division, and university faculty meetings.
Participate on university committees or an appropriate substitute activity negotiated with an Assistant Dean or Program Director, e.g., moderating a student organization.
Serve as an academic advisor for nursing students and assist the nursing program in recruitment and retention efforts.
Assist in the preparation of reports required by the national and state accrediting agencies.
Attend fall convocation, honors convocation, common dialog day, and commencement.
Participate in faculty and university activities in the weeks prior to and following the academic year.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the program coordinator, division chairperson, or dean.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Minimum of a master’s degree in nursing and preferably a doctoral degree in nursing or an appropriate related discipline from a nationally accredited college or university.
Current unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Michigan.
Demonstrated expertise in nursing practice for the assigned courses.
Demonstrated teaching experience and scholarly achievement for academic appointment.
Must be committed to teaching excellence in the liberal arts environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be dependable in reporting for work as scheduled.
Must be able to tolerate moderately changing temperature and humidity levels.
Supervised by: Assistant Dean of Academics – Nursing and Health Sciences
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Qualified candidates are invited to send their cover letter, Curriculum Vita, a copy of their current nursing license, a list of three professional references, three letters of recommendation and a personal nursing and teaching philosophy statement to Dr. Joanne Yastik at jyastik@sienaheights.edu Transcripts and other evidentiary documentation requested at a later date.
In the subject line of the email, please reference the job title of this position to ensure timely review and distribution of your materials. Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. EOE.
