"Assistant Professor, Tenure Track Position (Nursing)"

Details

Posted: August 1, 2024

Level: Assistant Professor, Tenure Track Position

Hours: Full-time, 10-month (30 credit hours per academic year)

Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with materials submitted by Wednesday, August 28, 2024 receiving priority consideration.

Location

CT State Naugatuck Valley

750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT 06708

This position is not remote

For more information, please visit the campus website or www.ct.edu/hr/jobs

Anticipated Start Date

Spring 2025

Position Summary

All Teaching Faculty members shall: Prepare and teach college-approved courses in accordance with approved course descriptions and class schedules, including developing syllabi and reading lists and keeping each course taught complete and up to date; respond to and work with multiple constituencies, including students, peers (faculty and staff), and external agencies (business, community, educational, etc.); perform divisional departmental responsibilities in the selection of texts and related teaching resources; and other teaching and related duties as outlined on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Example of Job Duties

Under the direction of the Dean or Chair of the department, this Assistant Professor is expected to teach thirty (30) credit hours per academic year and will be responsible for teaching a range of courses in the discipline area of study. (delivery systems can be lecture, hybrid and/or online). Evaluating and assessing student learning, providing student support and academic advising, planning, and executing program-related events, assisting with program reviews, developing curriculum, and periodically evaluating teaching materials, attending workshops and or conferences to maintain currency in profession and field. Teaching schedule may include both day and evening classes.

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of: Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings. These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full duties and responsibilities that is stated within the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters degree in Nursing. Eligibility for or have a current unencumbered CT RN licensure.

Successful Candidate must have or must possess:

• Four (4) years college teaching experience, (96+ credits); OR
• Two (2) years college teaching experience (48+ credits) with four (4) or more years (Fulltime Equivalency) of clinical nursing experience. (Medical surgical nursing, critical care, homecare, and/or acute rehabilitation nursing).

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using simulation to teach in a nursing skills lab.
• Experience teaching Medical-Surgical Nursing in an acute care setting.
• Experience as an instructor in a health care facility.
• Experience with curriculum development, program assessment and evaluation.
• Familiarity with the community college experience as a student, faculty or staff.
• Experience using technology to enhance the learning environment, e.g., Blackboard, online instruction or other modalities/software.

Starting Salary

Minimum Salary: $75,362 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidates qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package... (links to benefits omitted for brevity)

Application Instructions

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

Selection Procedure

Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee... (details on process)