Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number F0600899 Position Title Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor; Nursing Department Nursing/Health Professions - Undergraduate Programs FLSA Exempt General Description

The University of North Alabama’s Anderson College of Nursing (ACON) is seeking a qualified full-time tenure track faculty at the rank of assistant professor for the nursing programs. Candidates qualifying for other ranks will be considered. Salary and rank will be based on qualifications of the successful candidate.

The ACON is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education [One DuPont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 463-6930] and approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing. For additional information, visit our Web site at http://www.una.edu/nursing/.

Duties in addition to teaching 12-15 credit hours per semester include clinical supervision of students, advisement, engaging in scholarly activities and professional service, and service to the department, college and the university. Instructional areas include medical / surgical nursing, critical care and other undergraduate nursing courses. Additional responsibilities include participation in curriculum and course development, advisement and recruitment, ability to work within a culturally diverse student population, maintaining office hours in accordance with university policy, and performing other duties as assigned.

We currently have one faculty position open.

Essential Job Duties

Duties in addition to teaching 12-15 credit hours per semester include clinical supervision of students, advisement, engaging in scholarly activities and professional service, and service to the department, college and the university. Instructional areas include undergraduate nursing courses. Additional responsibilities include participation in curriculum and course development, advisement and recruitment, ability to work within a culturally diverse student population, maintaining office hours in accordance with university policy, and performing other duties as assigned. Applicants must have a commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, student advising/mentoring, curriculum development, and professional involvement.

Additional Duties Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Hearing ability (e.g., must be able to discern various health assessment sounds with a stethoscope);
• Visual ability (e.g., must be able to read small print or medication vials);
• Fine and gross motor skills (e.g., must possess physical stamina to perform full range of required client care activities for the duration of work role);
• Emotional stability (e.g., must be able to assume responsibility and accountability for own actions);
• Critical thinking (e.g., must demonstrate sound judgment regarding the provision of safe, ethical care in a variety of health care settings).

Minimum Qualifications

A doctoral degree in nursing or related field from an accredited institution and three years of classroom or clinical teaching experience in an accredited registered nursing program or higher degree nursing program are preferred. Online teaching experience and/or willingness to teach online courses is preferred. Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner experience is desired. Requirements include a master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution, five years’ clinical practice, computer proficiency, and an unrestricted nursing license for the State of Alabama. Should there be no qualified doctoral candidates; qualified doctoral student candidates may be given priority.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations

Nursing License in AL or the ability to obtain such, required.

Essential Physical Requirements Environmental Working Conditions Special Vision Requirements Salary Range Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Is the position Full-Time or Part-Time? Full-Time Duration of Appointment/Assignment Affirmative Action Statement

UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed.

Position Type Faculty Posting Date 07/31/2018 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Supplemental Questions

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1. * Where did you learn of this posting?
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2. If you chose other in the above question, please list where you learned ofthe posting below.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Do you have a doctoral degree in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution?
   • No
   • Yes
   • No, but I am currently enrolled in a doctoral program
4. * Do you have at least three years of clinical and three years classroom teaching experience in a baccalaureate or higher degree nursing program?
   • No
   • Yes
5. * Do you have an unrestricted nursing license for the state of Alabama or the ability to obtain such?
   • No
   • Yes
6. * If you currently have an active, unencumbered nursing license for the state of Alabama, please list your license number here:

   (Open Ended Question)

7. * Do you have at least five years of clinical practice experience?
   • No
   • Yes

Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Reference List

Optional Documents

1. Other Document 1
2. Unofficial Transcript 1
3. Letter of Reference 1
4. Letter of Reference 2
5. Letter of Reference 3
6. Unofficial Transcript 2
7. Unofficial Transcript 3
8. Unofficial Transcript 4
9. Other Document 2
10. Other Document 3
11. Other Document 4
12. Official Transcript 1 (for HR use only)
13. Official Transcript 2 (for HR use only)
14. Official Transcript 3 (for HR use only)