Annual Faculty, BSN, Psychiatric Mental Health

About the role

Job Description Summary: Who we are: Samuel Merritt University graduates improve health outcomes and reduce disparities for all members of our communities. We have spent more than a century preparing outstanding healthcare professionals through immersive learning and community engagement and are deeply committed to transforming healthcare through diversity and inclusion. At the College of Nursing, we are at the forefront of educational innovation in theory and practice to prepare highly competent professional nursing leaders who are engaged in the advancement of nursing practice and the improvement of health for diverse populations/peoples. Our motto is education plus compassion which we proudly demonstrate in the ways that we serve our students, faculty, staff, and in our local communities. Join a team of dedicated educators: Our faculty are known for their passion for growing the nursing profession. With this passion, we strive to awaken curiosity in our students and instill lifelong learning. Congruent with our values, we work hard to inspire service and leadership in our students. For this reason, the role of faculty is vitally important because of its unmatched position to shape the professional and personal development of graduates. This position is in the College of Nursing (CoN) and reports directly to the Director of Entry Level Master's in Nursing Program (ELMSN). The position combines teaching, scholarship and service. We define teaching as creating environments that facilitate student learning and the attainment of expected outcomes at the course and program levels. Faculty has ownership for the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of the curricula within the College of Nursing which are designed to prepare graduates to provide nursing care in a dynamic health care environment. Service implies the use of academic and professional expertise to serve the University, the nursing profession and the community. Service consists of meaningful activities that promote the image, mission or strategic priorities of the University, the well-being of relevant individuals or groups among the community of interest or the professional growth of faculty. Scholarship reflects activities resulting in the production, reorganization/refinement, dissemination or creation of works that advance knowledge in nursing. This is an annualized position teaching psychiatric nursing in our BSN (Bachelors of Science in Nursing) program located on our Oakland campus. In addition to teaching, you will be expected to engage in service, which can include student advising, office hours, and participation in University ceremonies, i.e., graduation or pinning ceremonies. This position is open until filled. The position reports to the Director of Entry Level Master's in Nursing Program (ELMSN). Duties and Responsibilities: Major Areas of responsibilities include but not limited to: Teaching (92 %)* Creates a dynamic, learner-centered environment that uses a variety of teaching methods based on educational theory and evidence-based teaching and clinical practices that support the diverse learning needs of the student population. Models reflective and critical thinking and serves as a coach and mentor for students; confers with them on their progress and assists them in the development of learning plans to facilitate successful achievement of course objectives . Maintains and enhances competence in subjects being taught. Confers with colleagues to assure the integrity of the courses across programs and the curriculum as a whole. Prepares and reviews written examinations, papers, and student projects; supervises independent study projects as needed, and evaluates learner performance in both the classroom and clinical settings. Notifies Course Manager of at-risk students or unusual occurrences. Supervises or teaches clinical rotations as needed in acute, community and laboratory settings as well as internship/preceptorship courses. Documents student progress on appropriate forms . Other duties as assigned. Service (8 %)* Participate in Faculty Organization meetings. Participate in College of Nursing Faculty meetings. Participate in University or College committees as needed. Provide service to the profession and the community. Participate in University and CoN events as specified in University and CoN attendance expectations. Clarify with the student the nursing curriculum and interpretation of programmatic requirements. Provide needed information so students can make the best academic decisions for themselves. Increase student awareness of educational resources available. Discuss student academic progress and progression toward educational goals. Refer to other institutional and community support services, where appropriate . Forward appropriate student information regarding needs and preferences that could influence policy setting in the CoN and enhance the learning environment. ***