Unit: School of Nursing
Department: Community and Practice Engagement
Duties & Responsibilities:
The mission of the School of Nursing is to champion health and
well-being through the power of nursing education, discovery, and
practice. This 12-month term (non-tenure earning) faculty position
serves as the Director of Clinical Operations of the Mobile Health
and Wellness Program (MHWP) sites with a focus on clinical
teaching, thus contributing to the clinical education and
evaluation of undergraduate and graduate students. This includes
incorporating evidence-based practice into teaching and clinical
activities and maintaining a commitment to serving the school of
nursing, the university, the profession, and the community. The
position also includes assistance with program development and
implementation related to service provision at the MHWP sites, with
a primary focus on addressing food insecurity. Appointment to
academic rank and salary are dependent on clinical nursing and
teaching experience. The summary below outlines the primary duties
of this role. However, other duties may be assigned as
needed.
- Contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation
of the MHWP curricula with an emphasis on clinical teaching,
including incorporating evidence-based practice into teaching and
clinical activities.
Collaborates with the MHWP team, interprofessional faculty,
students, and participants to support education, service, and
research activities.
Assists with developing the schedules and content areas for
MHWP educational didactic sessions.
Precepts School of Nursing nurse practitioner, undergraduate
students, and IPEC students at MHWP sites. Participates in student
evaluations as needed.
Maintains Affiliate Faculty status in the School of
Medicine.
Guest lectures as requested.
Responsible for coordinating activities related to the Food is
Medicine Program.
Provides clinical services related to promoting health and
wellness, chronic disease monitoring, coordination of care, and
transitional care within the credentialed scope of practice.
Demonstrates excellence in clinical teaching and service
missions in an urban research-intensive university with an academic
health system.
Collaborates with faculty, staff, and other stakeholders to
deliver quality clinical education that fosters a welcoming and
varied environment.
Develops, expands, and maintains relationships with community
partners that facilitate learning experience and enhance the
mission of MHWP.
Maintains a commitment to serving the school of nursing,
university, professional community, including contributing to the
university and school’s strategic plans.
The Director works with the Associate Dean for Practice and
Community Engagement (ADPCE) to strategically support the
operational and curricular components of the MHWP under the
direction of the ADPCE.
Dedicated clinical presence is required at MHWP sites to
support clinical education and practice.
Serves as site lead at the Urban sites, to ensure the smooth
operations of daily activities.
Functions/Responsibilities:
- Works closely with the ADPCE to manage the daily operations of
MHWP and strategic planning.
- Promotes positive, collaborative relationships with community
partners where teaching and service activities take place.
- Oversees the integration and coordination of nursing and
interprofessional student engagement with MHWP, including
evaluations when appropriate.
- Maintains personal academic faculty obligations in teaching,
scholarship, and service in accordance with area of expertise as
consistent with the negotiated workload.
- Interfaces with external constituents (university or
community).
- Assists with reports to external partners related to MHWP.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Evaluation is based on performance goals and criteria
consistent with functions and responsibilities as outlined
above.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate degree in nursing
- Doctoral Degree in Nursing, or currently enrolled in a doctoral
nursing program
- Licensed as a nurse practitioner in Virginia
- Experience in working with underserved populations
- Experience teaching in a clinical or academic setting
- Involvement in service-related activities consistent with area
of clinical practice
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of
respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of
faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences,
or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in higher education including teaching, simulation
instruction, accreditation, program review or assessment
- Record of accomplishments in professional service
- Experience working in mobile clinics and/or community
health
Position will remain open until filled, with a priority application
date of
September 21.
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Restricted Position: No
ORP Eligible: Yes
Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Rank: Open
Tenure: Ineligible
Months: 12 months
Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for
VCU’s robust
benefits
package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual
and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning
and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs,
employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities
for career development and advancement, and more.
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Bruna Soria
Galvarro
Contact Email: soriagalvaba@vcu.edu
