Clinical Faculty - School of Nursing (Salina Campus)

Department:

SON Salina Teaching Support

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Salina Family, Community, & Health Systems Departments

Position Title:

Clinical Faculty - School of Nursing (Salina Campus)

Job Family Group:

Academic

Job Description Summary:

The School of Nursing at the University of Kansas Medical Center seeks a nurse educator for a faculty role in the baccalaureate nursing program on the Salina, Kansas campus. This part-time (12-month appointment), non-tenure earning faculty position reports to the Salina Campus Dean.

Job Description:

Job Duties

• Teach undergraduate nursing students in a variety of courses and settings (didactic courses, online courses, clinical settings, simulation, and clinical laboratory settings) in the undergraduate nursing program. 

• Participate in ongoing course and curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation activities.

• Coordinate and schedule practicum/clinical requirements for Salina students.

• Collaborate with practicum/clinical sites and KU-SON Compliance office to ensure all student requirements are met for clinical placements.

• Participate in service-related activities (serving on committees/task forces, mentoring students, assigning clinical placements, etc.) to support the mission of the school.

• Collaborate with other KU nursing faculty on both campuses.

• Develop and implements special projects as necessary.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in nursing.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position.  The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Registered nurse (RN) license from the Kansas State Board of Nursing (or be eligible for a RN license in Kansas).

Work Experience:

• One (1) year of clinical instruction experience.

• One (1) year of relevant clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Doctorate degree in nursing.

Work Experience:

• One (1) year of teaching experience in a prelicensure program.

• One (1) year of teaching experience in a simulation laboratory setting.

• Experience serving as or collaborating with clinical preceptors.

• One (1) year of healthcare experience serving rural populations.

Skills

• Communication Skills

• Interpersonal Skills

• Collaboration Skills

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time