Annual Faculty - OB/Maternity

Job Description Summary

This is an annual faculty position teaching maternity nursing in our ELMSN (Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing) program located at the Sacramento campus. This position is open until filled and reports to the ELMSN Program Director.

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