Overview
A faculty member in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program is expected to fulfill teaching, service, and scholarship responsibilities.
Faculty members assume the responsibility of developing, recommending, and executing the curriculum and all approved policies of instruction. A faculty member in the School of Nursing is responsible for the delivery of a portion of the curriculum for which he/she has suitable education and experience which may include oversight of students in clinical settings. He/she will follow the curriculum as designed and collaborate with key individuals as needed. He/she is expected to assist the University and School of Nursing in meeting academic or related committee responsibilities. All of these duties require that the faculty member remain current in practice through Nursing Science participation in professional development activities.
Located in Henderson, Nevada, approximately twenty-five minutes from the iconic Las Vegas strip, Touro University Nevada is a non-profit medical, health sciences, and education graduate university focused on positively impacting our community in healthcare and education. Our values surrounding intellectual pursuit and service to humanity are steadfast and are clearly visible in the actions of our students, faculty, staff, and graduates.
We invite you to apply to our position for consideration to join the ranks of our talented and professional staff and faculty. Please visit the tun.touro.edu/administration/human-resources website where you can see a comprehensive listing of optional benefits and Human Resources contact information.
Responsibilities
Teaching
Responsible for all aspects of teaching for assigned courses
Follow approved curriculum while deliver content for assigned courses
Provide feedback to the Curriculum Committees
Supervise students in clinical settings
Evaluate student progress in lecture, lab, and clinical settings through appropriate evaluation methods
Implement and comply with all TUN/SON policies
Curriculum Development
Participate in the ongoing curriculum review
Complete course report forms at the end of each semester
Education Environment
Promote an appropriate atmosphere for student education and be responsive to student needs
Report student progress to appropriate personnel
Prepare reports on student progress for faculty meetings
Facilitate student learning through provision of office hours and advisement
Promote student learning and facilitate a learning environment
University Obligations
Service
Serve on committees within the School of Nursing (SON), Touro University Nevada (TUN) and the community at large
Function as student advisors to assigned group of students
Attend graduation, school, college, and student functions as required
Complete student status forms when appropriate
Implement TUN and SON approved policies as appropriate
Provide reports, budgetary information, and other documents, as requested by Directors, and Deans
Other duties may be assigned
Scholarship
Maintain academic and clinical expertise through scholarship activities
Actively engages in the advancement of the University
Builds collaborative partnership opportunities across and among various entities participating in networking opportunities, [internal and external partners, other colleges and universities, hospitals, local organizations, societies, tec.] promoting relationships with the University
Promotes and represents the University at local, state, and national events (attending and participating in conferences, serving as a speaker/presenter, networking with colleagues to foster program development, participating in various community opportunities, etc.)
Refers to and coordinates in advance with the Office of Advancement/Public Relations team on all media contacts, communications, and/or interactions to include message, promotion, etc. in which asked to serve as an official representative, content expert, or spokesperson on behalf of the University
Coordination in advance with the Office of Advancement on all Touro related legislative issues to include contact with the national, state, and local government officials, whether in official University capacity or with a national, state, or local organization.
Serves on various committees and teams within the University as assigned (attending meetings, contributing to discussions, sharing/exchanging information, and leading constituents toward goal attainment) to include advising and mentoring (Students, clubs, campus organizations).
Contributes to University’s compliance with and in the development of required documentation as related to accreditation of all programs to which departmental content is contributed. (faculty adequacy model, gathering data, self-assessment, peer review, providing input/feedback, etc.) aiding in the attainment of academic compliance
Is knowledgeable of and remains in compliance with all institutional policies and procedures as outlined in the Faculty Handbook for Touro University Nevada.
Contributes to team efforts by performing other duties as needed/assigned
Qualifications
Education:
- Doctorate in nursing required, DNP preferred
- Current Registered Nurse in Nevada
Experience:
- Two years of clinical nursing experience
- Previous education experience preferred, DNP education experience preferred
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong knowledge base in specialty area(s)
- A demonstrated ability and desire to teach
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm and motivation to contribute to the growth and development of the DNP program of the School of Nursing and the University
- Ability to apply nursing science in the clinical setting