The University of Virginia’s College at Wise invites applicants to apply for an Instructor/Nursing Student Support Specialist in the Department of Nursing. This is a 9-month position responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating activities related to student success and teaching a 2/2 load (primarily clinical). The Nursing Student Support Specialist will collaborate with faculty, the Department Chair, and Academic Support Services staff.

Specific Responsibilities include:

·         Early identification of at-risk students, development and oversight of strategies to promote student success with NCLEX on the first attempt.

·         Meet with at-risk students on a regular basis to support learning and provide techniques for more effective learning, studying, test-taking, note-taking, stress, and time management.

·         Regular follow-up with all students who receive a B- or below in any course that has a clinical co-requisite.

·         On-going monitoring of ATI exam scores, faculty developed test grades.

·         Collecting data on ATI exam scores, faculty developed test scores and other issues relating to student success.

·         Work closely with faculty advisors of at-risk students in implementation of a remediation plan.

·         Collaborate with Academic Support Services and Counseling Services on testing, dealing with anxiety and the development and oversight of remediation activities.

·         Advising the Department Chair and faculty on resources needed to promote NCLEX success.

·         Supporting graduates of UVA Wise nursing program who have been unsuccessful in passing the NCLEX licensure exam.

·         Participate in Department of Nursing meetings, advisory council, and committee work across the college.

·         Participate in the programmatic curriculum development and evaluation to meet accreditation standards.

·         Teach 2/2 workload (primarily clinical courses).

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:

Education & Experience

·         Earned master’s in nursing required, doctorate in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning; preferred.

·         Teaching experience with diverse students at the baccalaureate or higher degree level; preferred.

·         Unencumber Virginia registered nurse license or eligible for licensure in Virginia, or a multistate license.

·         Experience in test-writing and analysis and in the preparation of students for NCLEX preferred.

·         Programmatic experience with advising, academic support services, and working with diverse students preferred.

Skills & Abilities

·         Excellent written and oral communication.

·         High level of organizational skills.

·         Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

·         Skills in student engagement, planning and evaluation, and student and faculty mentoring strongly preferred.

·         Function effectively both as a member of a team and independently.

·         Candidates must have a clear understanding of UVA Wise’s public liberal arts mission.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is combination teaching clinical and office work with students involving extensive use of desktop computer. The job requires regular travel some distance to go to clinical, attend meetings, and educational programs.

A member of the prestigious Council for Public Liberal Arts Colleges, the University of Virginia’s College at Wise is an inspiring place to work and call home. With a student/faculty ratio of 13:1 and approximately 2,000 students, UVA Wise is committed to excellence in teaching, personalized attention, and individual growth, as well as to the advancement of our region through economic development.

UVA Wise, a division of the University of Virginia, is located outside of Charlottesville, with a beautiful campus that is nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia.  In addition to Appalachian arts and culture, on-campus wetlands and impressive geography, and a region full of opportunities for study and outdoor adventure, there are many opportunities to build partnerships with organizations, agencies, and businesses in the area and beyond. Professional staff and a dedicated senior leadership team are driven by the vital mission of ensuring access and affordability to this robust, quality higher education.

The College’s student population is largely first-generation, often rural students, for whom we offer access and affordability along with challenging academic work in the liberal arts tradition. The result is well-rounded graduates who earn fulfilling work at leading organizations and pursue graduate study at prestigious universities, as evidenced recently when U.S. News & World Report ranked UVA Wise as sixth in the nation for promoting social mobility.

This position is a combination of teaching clinical and office work with students involving extensive use of computers. The job requires regular travel with some distance to go to clinical, attend meetings, and educational programs.

Interested applicants for any of these positions should apply online at jobs.virginia.edu and complete a candidate profile that includes: 1) application, 2) cover letter, 3) current CV, 4) contact information for three references and 5) unofficial transcripts. Review of applications will begin in August 2024 and will remain open until filled. Start date will be immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

UVA Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, affordable access, and unwavering support of a collaborative and diverse community.  Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employee fulfills duties as a “responsible employee” under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.  A Responsible employee includes any employee:  who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence; who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

UVA Wise is committed to helping the campus community provide for their own safety and security.  The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report containing information on campus security and personal safety, including alerts, fire safety, crime prevention tips, and crime statistics is available at www.uvawise.edu/ASR.  A copy is available upon request by calling 276-328-0190 or 276-376-3451.

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