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Assistant/Associate Professor - Nursing

Employer
Husson University
Location
Bangor, Maine

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Faculty Jobs
Health & Medical, Nursing
Position Type
Assistant Professor
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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The School of Nursing at Husson University in Bangor, Maine, is seeking an academic experienced in nursing education with expertise in medical-surgical nursing practice to assist with the school's plan to expand pedagogical innovation and evolving practice experiences for Fall 2021, primarily in the BSN program.The School of Nursing is part of Husson University's College of Health and Pharmacy, which includes the Schools of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Pharmacy and Counseling. The University is committed to delivering premier professional programs that emphasize experiential learning, student success and inter-professional education.The School of Nursing enrolls approximately 100 undergraduate and 50 graduate students per year and offers a traditional BSN, and MSN with tracks in Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health, Nurse Practitioner, and Educational Leadership.Husson University is a private institution of approximately 3500 undergraduate and graduate students located in Bangor, Maine. It offers Associate, Bachelor, Master's, and first professional degrees (PharmD and DPT) through its five colleges and schools. Bangor has been ranked as one of the top 50 small cities in the U.S. It offers a safe, affordable community with excellent education, healthcare, easy access to major urban centers, and a wealth of outdoor recreation opportunities. Year round activities can be enjoyed on the numerous lakes, trails, and ski areas. The University is approximately 40 minutes from the ocean and the nearby mountains of Acadia National Park.This is a full-time faculty position with a direct report to the Undergraduate Director for the School of Nursing. Faculty are primarily responsible for 12 credits hours per academic year. Additionally, Husson adheres to the Boyer model of Scholarship with the expectation that faculty will pursue substantive achievement in one of the four scholarship areas.

To be considered, applicants must hold an active Maine license as a Registered Nurse with a graduate degree in nursing and demonstrated teaching experience in higher education. Preference will be given to applicants with:

• an academic doctorate (Ph.D, Sc.D., Ed.D.) preferred; masters degree will be considered.
• experience in medical-surgical nursing and/or teaching required
• experience with simulation
• outcomes-based assessment and student success strategies

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands and fingers, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to drive to community agencies.

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Mission Statement:

Husson University inspires and prepares students for professional careers in current and emerging fields within the context of an education informed by the sciences and humanities.

The University
Located in beautiful Bangor, Maine, Husson University is a small school that makes a big impact. With 3,400 undergraduate and graduate students and an average class size of 18, Husson University prides itself on being an institution where everyone focuses on the student. Our students are more than just a number here at Husson.

We have a long-standing commitment to providing affordable and accessible education. Our faculty members are some of the leading experts in their fields. They include Fulbright scholars and numerous leaders of honorary and professional societies.

Husson University dining hallWe have a strong focus on experiential learning. In fact, U.S. News & World Report ranked Husson as one of the top 10 institutions in the country for student participation in internships. (2013 and 2014)

Combined, these attributes have made Husson the “University of Choice” for professional careers in current and emerging fields where students succeed, experiential learning is championed and global understanding is promoted. All of our programs are designed to help students achieve career success. With 54 degree programs and 10 graduate professional programs to choose from, you’ll find Husson graduates in organizations devoted to business, information technology, criminal justice, hospitality, education, healthcare, communications, pharmacy and much more.

Our warm, welcoming campus community is part of Maine’s third largest city. Bangor is located along the banks of the Penobscot River and is part of the Maine Highlands. It offers local residents the perfect balance of arts, culture, shopping, dining, and entertainment, in a town with one of the lowest urban crime rates in America. Husson is easy to access from I-95 and Bangor International Airport.

And if you love the great outdoors, Husson offers you four seasons of adventure. Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park, Moosehead Lake Region, and the Camden Hills area are all just a short drive away. Everything from a relaxing day at the beach, to a thrill-packed mountain bike ride in fall foliage, to world-class skiing, is within reach.Husson University dining hall

If career growth and quality of life are important to you, and if you have a passion for educating the next generation of leaders by transforming students’ lives, then we invite you to learn more about Husson University.

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