Description

Under the direct supervision of the Associate Dean, to provide instruction to students enrolled in nursing courses. Planning and teaching in the Nursing Curriculum could include the areas of psychiatric, gerontology, community health, obstetrics, and medical/surgical nursing.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities (include, but not limited to)

To teach in the areas of psychiatric, gerontology, community health, obstetrics, and medical surgical nursing. Other duties include, but are not limited, to curriculum development and evaluation, additional student support to promote student success, maintain data related to student progress, and participation on committees within the department and college. Requires strong organizational skills; good communication skills, demonstrated pattern of functioning as an effective team member, ability to effectively deliver both theory and practical hands-on clinical and skills instruction, and familiarity with all aspects of the nursing field. Must be accessible to students and maintain positive relationships with health care providers.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:1. Ability to deliver instruction using active learning methods which accommodate different learning styles including online modalities. 2. Ability to plan, select, prepare and implement appropriate active learning activities to meet all course competencies.3. Ability to develop, utilize and/or update course competencies and summaries.4. Good oral/written communication skills.5. Ability to maintain competency in the occupational field.6. Demonstrated ability and experience working with diverse populations.7. Ability to work collaboratively with other colleagues and staff.8. Working knowledge of computer concepts and incorporation of technology in the learning environment. Education and Experience Requirements:1. Masters Degree in Nursing.2. Two years (4,000 hours) of verifiable nursing practice experience in psychiatric, gerontology, community health, obstetrics, and medical/surgical, nursing, of which one year (2,000 hours) shall be within the previous five years. One year (2,000 hours) of related occupation experience may be waived if the occupational instructor has at least two years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within the last five years.3. Preferred experience in mental health nursing. 4. Strong attention to detail.5. Demonstrated competency as a collaborative and civil team member. 6. Current or eligible for license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Wisconsin.7. Eligible for WCTC Credentialing.

Supplemental Information

The Full-time Nursing Instructor position supports the School of Health and is available on 7/16/2021. All applicants both (internal and external) must attach the following to the completed online application for consideration, (applications that do not have the required attachments will not be considered):1. Cover Letter2. Resume3. College Transcripts (official and/or unofficial)4. RN License Hours Teaching assignments include variable hours, including days, evenings, and/or weekends SalarySalary is listed on the 2021-2022 salary table, at the minimum to the midpoint. Salary will be based on education, credited experience and review of internal equity. InterviewSelected applicants will be invited to interview and complete a teaching demonstration on "Resiliency in Nursing". Interviews are scheduled for Friday, July 2, 2021.