"Assistant Clinical Professor, DNP"

Job Details

Assistant Clinical Professor, DNP

Position Type
Faculty

Faculty Track
Clinical

Employment Status
Half Time

Months
12

Campus
Portland, ME

Description
The School of Nurse Anesthesia at the University of New England (UNE) is seeking a half-time faculty member to join our academic team. Reporting directly to the Director of the School of Nurse Anesthesia, this position assumes teaching responsibilities for didactic courses within the nurse anesthesia program.

About The University of New England: UNE is Maine's largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state's top provider of health professionals and home to Maine's only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.

UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an 8% match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick and personal time; and educational benefits. Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site (https://www.une.edu/hr/benefits) for additional information regarding UNE's fantastic benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the recruitment, selection and evaluation of candidates during the admission process as well as assists in establishing and maintaining admission and selection criteria.
• Assist in the design and implementation of curriculum that enables students to obtain proper certification and ensures courses adhere to established guidelines and standards.
• Assist in the preparation of required reports as requested by the program director.
• Serve on school and college committees as requested.
• Maintain a program of personal professional growth by engaging in scholarly activity, university and community service and other pursuits commensurate with faculty rank and status.
• Network with other universities, schools, faculties, and professional organizations to elicit ideas related to program enrichment, specifically pedagogical innovations and ideas related to the theory and practice of nurse anesthesia.
• Acts in an advisory role to assigned students throughout the academic year.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in a relevant science-related field from an accredited institution.
• Previous teaching experience in the sciences is desired.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage a variety of responsibilities, including school administration, faculty and student engagement, teaching, and both internal and external networking.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrating sound judgment and initiative while managing multiple priorities.
• Effective in guiding and teaching students, working with faculty, and interacting across the university community.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate and enhance curriculum and assess student performance in didactic courses.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching.
• High level of integrity and professionalism, with the ability to handle confidential faculty and student information appropriately.

EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.

COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)
Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine's immunization requirements for clinical activity.

Posting Number
2022F0215P

Open Until Filled
Yes