- Apprises students of their progress in the course at the
mid-term point, as defined in the syllabus, and for those who are
not meeting expectations, establishes a mutual learning plan to
achieve stated goals.
- Notifies the program director/chair (and course manager if
relevant) of at-risk students as soon as identified and at least
weekly thereafter.
- Participates in program and course faculty meetings as
needed.
- Meets with program faculty to review the course and make
recommendations for improvements.
- Refers students to appropriate learning and support
resources.
Teaching (Theory)
- Prepares and conducts effective classroom/hybrid learning
activities congruent with the course objectives .
- Plans learning experiences that are appropriate to the level of
the student
- Organizes and maintains the Canvas course.
- Responds to student electronic and telephone communications
within 48 hours .
- Prepares and reviews written examinations, papers, and student
projects and evaluates learner performance in the classroom.
- Meets with students as requested outside of class to provide
learning support
- Submits attendance at the start of course Teaching
(Clinical).
- Meets with course manager prior to the first day of clinical to
review clinical and course requirements.
- Completes an appropriate clinical orientation to the site/s (if
necessary) where the faculty member will be overseeing students;
maintains and enhances competence in the clinical area of
teaching.
- Models reflective and critical thinking in the lab/clinical
environment 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 .
- Reviews written assignments and provides appropriate, timely,
written feedback; documents student progress on appropriate forms
and if necessary, pro
- vides a learning plan for the attainment of objectives .
- Submits the students’ final clinical evaluations for filing as
instructed as well as final grades.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience
- Masters and/or doctorate in nursing or a related field from an
accredited institution of higher learning.
- Experience teaching diverse students at the baccalaureate or
higher degree level.
- Unencumbered California registered nurse license or eligible
for licensure in California.
- Demonstrated current competence in theory or clinical area at
the level of the student being taught.
- Experience working with leadership in healthcare and academic
institutions and community organizations.
Skills & Abilities
- Function effectively independently and as a member of a
team.
- Communicate using e-mail, word documents, and web-based
programs.
- Express and exchange ideas by means of the spoken word in
person, or over the phone.
- Receive detailed information through verbal and written
communication.
- Model appropriate ethical and professional behaviors.
- Embrace mission, vision, and values of the program, school of
nursing, and university.
- Have a clear vision for aligning safety and quality with
student learning activities.
Employee Status:Regular
Exemption Status:United States of America (Exempt)
Time Type:Full time
Job Shift: Pay Range:
up to $108,000 [annual/exempt] depending on experience,
qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant
factors.
Organization:
At Samuel Merritt University (SMU), we are dedicated to fostering a
supportive, inclusive community committed to advancing healthcare
through exceptional education, compassionate care, and community
service. Known for our leading-edge programs in health sciences,
SMU equips students and faculty with the knowledge and skills to
make impactful contributions to health and wellness.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SMU welcomes
applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to creating an
inclusive workplace where anyone can thrive and reach their full
potential.
Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for
all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on
local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be
determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not
limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant
skills.
Benefits
Samuel Merritt University offers a comprehensive benefits package
that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Mental health and wellness resources
- Education reimbursement
- Employee discounts through Marketplace
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
- Nine paid holidays, plus a paid holiday break between Christmas
and New Year’s Day
- Two floating holidays
- One paid Volunteer Work Day
- Five Education Leave Days
Important Notice: Beware of Fraudulent Job Offers
Samuel Merritt University has been made aware of individuals posing
as SMU recruiters, particularly for remote positions. To help
protect yourself, please keep the following in mind:
- All legitimate job openings are posted on the SMU Careers page
and trusted job boards.
- We will never ask you to provide payment for equipment or
submit sensitive personal information before completing the formal
hiring process.
- Official offers of employment are issued through Workday, not
by text message or informal email.
Please remain cautious and protect your personal information
throughout your job search.
Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Samuel Merritt University does not accept unsolicited resumes from
recruitment agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our job
application email address, SMU employees, or any other university
location. Samuel Merritt University is not responsible for fees
associated with unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions.
