Posting Number:

FAC535P

Quick Link for Internal Postings:

https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/19242

Classification Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor

Working Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor - Nursing - #002030

Department:

School of Nursing

Position Summary:

The primary location of this position is at WCU’s Cullowhee, NC campus.

The School of Nursing at Western Carolina University (WCU) invites applications for a 9-month, tenure track faculty position in the School of Nursing. Anticipated begin work date is August 1, 2022. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

The School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The School of Nursing is housed on two campuses, the main campus in Cullowhee and Asheville, NC. The Cullowhee campus supports the traditional BSN program while the Asheville location houses the Accelerated BSN and graduate nursing programs.Candidates interested in an academic career with a focus on teaching, service, and scholarly pursuit are strongly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will have an enthusiasm for pre-licensure nursing, an interest in scholarship and education and the flexibility to teach in several areas of the curriculum, though the greatest current teaching need is in the traditional ABSN program at WCU’s Biltmore Park instructional site in Asheville, NC.
Duties and Responsibilities:· Support the vision and mission of the BSN Programs, along with the School, College, and University.· Develop and deliver courses within the BSN Programs.· Mentor and advise students in collaboration with the Advising Center with regard to academic progress and professional development.· Provide service to the university, profession, and community.· Maintain currency in the academic discipline through continuing education, research, and/or participation in activities within the profession, including involvement within professional organizations at the state, district and national levels.· Work cooperatively and collegially with all faculty and staff in the BSN Programs, School of Nursing, and across the institution.· Carry out other assignments and duties as assigned by the ABSN Program Director, Director of the School of Nursing, and Dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences.

Successful candidates will possess outstanding communication skills, evidence of scholarly activity, teach and develop online and traditional courses, advise students, participate on committees and in official activities of the School, College and University. Other responsibilities include supervising student clinical experiences, and teaching in the skills and simulation laboratory. Salary and rank are commensurate with academic qualifications and experience.

Carnegie statement:

WCU embraces its role as a regionally engaged university and is designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a community engaged university. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to public engagement through their teaching, service, and scholarship.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited institution
• At least five (5) years of working experience as a registered nurse
• Demonstrated teaching experience in academic settings
• A scholarly activity and/or research agenda, as defined by the Boyer model

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference for applicants that have taught one to three years in a School of Nursing with teaching experience in nursing foundations and medical-surgical nursing.
• Experience with CCNE and NC Board of Nursing accreditation
• Demonstrated commitment to student engagement and success
• Demonstrated success with student mentoring
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of service to the profession and/or community

Position Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Number of Months Per Year:

9

Open Date:

03/15/2022

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Apply online at https://jobs.wcu.edu. Hard copy materials will not be considered.
Attach:

• Cover letter
• Vita
• Unofficial transcripts from highest earned degree
• List of three professional references with complete contact information

For questions or additional information, contact Terri Durbin, School of Nursing Director at tdurbin@email.wcu.edu

Background/E-Verify:

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification:

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

AA/EOE:

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety:

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.