Job no: 493098
Work type: Faculty (Part Time or Adjunct)
Location: Marion, IN
Categories: Faculty, Healthcare/Medical/Nursing

Job Title: Pre-licensure Nursing Faculty (Part Time)

Reporting Relationship: Dean, School of Nursing & Health Sciences

Unit: IWU-Marion

Department: School of Nursing

Campus Location: Ott Hall of Sciences & Nursing

Summary of Position: The Pre-licensure Nursing Part-Time Faculty member is responsible to manage and teach curricula within the Division of Pre-licensure Nursing. A minimum of 5 hours per week is scheduled for office hours to provide contact with students. The ideal candidate will combine teaching with scholarly endeavors. Applicants should show evidence of personal faith in Jesus Christ, full agreement with the Wesleyan-Arminian theology, and commitment to liberal arts learning and the integration of Christian faith and learning.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credit hours in Pre-licensure Nursing per year (may include teaching summer courses)
• Maintain expertise in specific teaching areas of nursing
• Maintain knowledge of The Essentials of Nursing Education for Baccalaureate Degree Programs
• Assist in keeping curricula current and evidence-based
• Participate in College of Arts and Sciences and university committees as elected/appointed
• Advise students in achieving the requirements for graduation
• Advise students in achieving the requirements for NCLEX
• Assist students in self-evaluation, career planning, and spiritual formation
• Attend graduations/retreats/convocations/and other School of Nursing activities
• Maintain clinical practice
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Master of Science in Nursing required
• Doctorate (in Nursing) preferred
• CPR certified
• Active, unencumbered Indiana Nursing license

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical practice
• Teaching experience preferred
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures

Required Skills

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work well with a team and yet be able to work independently
• Ability to accurately follow instructions
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent word processing, database, and spreadsheet skills
• Ability to professionally handle confidential information
• Excellent interpersonal skills for relating effectively with employees and students throughout the university
• Excellent telephone skills
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent role model of inter-professional competency domains
• Problem-solving skills

Diversity Statement

IWU commits to create a community that reflects kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment that exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member’s earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Advertised: 15 Jun 2023 US Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 10 Dec 2023 US Eastern Standard Time