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 that support the diverse learning needs of the student population and that are based on educational theory and evidence-based teaching and clinical practices.
• Models reflective and critical thinking and serves as a coach and mentor for students; confers with them on their progress and assists them in developing learning plans to facilitate achievement of course objectives.
• Maintains and enhances competence in subjects being taught.
• Confers with colleagues to ensure the integrity of the courses across programs and the curriculum.
• Prepares and reviews written examinations, papers, and student projects.
• Notifies the Course Manager of at-risk students and any issues at the clinical sites.
• Supervises or teaches clinical rotations as needed in acute, community, and laboratory settings and internship/preceptorship courses.
• Documents student progress on appropriate forms.
• Instructional assignments may be assigned at any SMU campus.
• Other duties as assigned.

Service (7%)

• 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.

1722 instructional and 150 service hours comprise a regular, 12-month annual faculty appointment.

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
• Unencumbered California registered nurse license or eligible for licensure in California