Professor of Practice-Nursing (Advanced Standing)

　　Posting Number F00779

　　Position Type Faculty - Non-Tenure Track

　　Unionized Position Code AAUP

　　Hours/Schedule Standard campus business hours: 8:00am -5:00pm Hours may vary based on operational needs.

　　Campus ABSN Campus, Latham NY

　　Date Position Available 08/01/2024

　　Posted Salary $65,000 to $70,000

　　FLSA Status Exempt

　　Benefits Eligible Yes

　　If yes, please select: All Benefits

　　Position Summary Information

　　Position Summary

　　This position is a full-time Professor of Practice faculty appointment in the Nursing department at Utica University. Teaching responsibilities will be primarily in the Advanced Standing nursing program, but dependent upon the needs of the department. While the full complement of duties is determined in consultation with the Program Director, Chair of Nursing Programs, and the Dean of Health Professions & Education, this position is based primarily on the needs of the specific programs and personnel being served; the basic qualifications and responsibilities are as follows.

　　Location Latham, NY

　　Application Deadline

　　Full consideration by:

　　Open Until Filled No

　　Major Responsibilities

　　A. Oversight in the curriculum delivery of the program:

　　Oversight of designated courses in the program. Collaborate with other nursing faculty for curriculum development, delivery, and program assessment. Maintain on-campus and online course shells as consistent with the nursing faculty expectations. Act as course coordinator for designated courses. This includes collaborating with adjunct faculty and working closely with the Advanced Standing Program Director. Coordinate with lab and clinical faculty regarding policies, procedures, and grading for designated courses.

　　B. Teaching:

　　Teaching duties will be established in consultation with the Advanced Standing Program Director, Chair of Nursing Programs, and the Dean of Health Professions & Education. Adherence to the Best Practices document to establish a productive, engaging, on-line and in-person learning environment is essential. Teaching responsibilities include didactic and lab learning environments.

　　C. Service:

　　Service responsibilities will be established in consultation with Dean of Health Professions and Education and may include participation on standing or ad hoc committees, special events, and representation of the College and its programs to the larger community. Involvement and service to the department facilitates attainment of quality program outcomes.

　　D. Accountability:

　　Attend Nursing Department, School, and University-wide meetings and events as outlined by the AAUP -UC contract. Make recommendations to the faculty regarding updating curriculum in the areas of course oversight and following through with the initiation and evaluation of changes. May perform other related duties as assigned, including participating on committees, teams, or task forces.

　　Driving Responsibilities

　　Travel

　　Travel may be required between the Latham campus and the main Utica University campus.

　　Supervises No supervisory duties unless designated by the Dean of Health Professions.

　　Education Required

　　Certification Required

　　Education & Experience Qualifications

　　Master of Science in Nursing required from accredited institution (preferred: Earned Doctorate in Nursing (Ph.D., EdD, DNS and DNP ) from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized organization. ABDs are encouraged to apply.)

　　MS in Nursing Education Degree preferred

　　Current unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in NY (or eligible) required

　　3 years of nursing practice with direct patient care experience required

　　3 years of teaching experience in nursing required

　　Online teaching experience preferred

　　Minimum Skills/Abilities

　　Must possess well-developed writing and verbal skills. Must have knowledge, skills, and experience in a specific nursing clinical area as well as in teaching/learning and curriculum development. Item writing and analysis; test construction and analysis.

　　Applicant Documents Instructions

　　To apply, submit a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests and experience, a separate diversity statement, and three reference letters. Since Utica University strives to be a diverse and inclusive community, it is essential that you include in your diversity statement a reflection on the kinds of experiences you have had, and the kinds of approaches you would take, teaching and working with a diverse student body. (For the definition of diversity that we use at Utica University, please see the following web page:

　　http://www.utica.edu/instadvance/marketingcomm/about/diversity/aboutus.cfm) Applications that do not address diversity will be considered incomplete.

　　Reference letters will be solicited

　　EEO/AA Statement

　　Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the

　　diversity of its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive

　　consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex,

　　pregnancy, ethnic or national origin, religion, marital status, age, sexual

　　orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status,

　　disability, citizenship status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence

　　victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or

　　federal law.

　　Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community

　　Our community of students, faculty and staff reflect a diversity of

　　experiences, opinions, and cultural backgrounds shaped by biology, society,

　　history, and choice. Our community includes members who are diverse by

　　virtue of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability,

　　religious and/or spiritual affiliations, and socio-economic status, as well

　　as the number of other ways in which who we are influences how we see the

　　world. Furthermore, we value and celebrate diversity, and this results in

　　a commitment to multiculturalism. We believe that within the community of

　　human persons, all cultures, perspectives, and beliefs about faith, ideals,

　　taste and lifestyles are of equal value. Our diversity deepens our

　　commitment to nurture a multicultural environment in which we engage with

　　others and blend perspectives, to learn about diverse cultures, to explore

　　who we are and where we come from and to accept one another without

　　prejudice. The Utica University Mission and Values Statement includes a

　　commitment to fostering diversity in perspective, background, and

　　experience within an environment that is dedicated to the freedom of

　　expression and the open sharing of ideas.

　　Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

　　Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII , this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff.

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　　Ithaca Journal

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　　Applicant Documents

　　Required Documents

　　Resume / Curriculum Vitae

　　Cover Letter

　　Statement of Teaching Philosophy

　　"Contributions to Diversity" Statement

　　Optional Documents

　　Letter of Reference #1

　　Research Statement