Job Details
The Lab Faculty plays a crucial role in the governance and academic success of Excelsior University. This position is responsible for creating skills and simulation learning activities in the laboratory setting, as well as developing, overseeing, and evaluating the curricula.
The Lab Faculty ensures that lab activities are of the highest quality, student-centered, and provide regular opportunities for hands-on skill development, assessment, and remediation as required.
This position requires approximately 2–3 days on-site per week, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach nursing skills and clinical procedures in a lab or simulation setting.
- Work with students in skills practice, demonstration, simulation, and remediation to support student learning and skill mastery.
- Prepare skills lab demonstrations and simulated learning activities in coordination with nursing faculty.
- Teach didactic nursing courses remotely, delivering engaging online instruction and supporting student learning through virtual platforms.
- Coordinate and supervise students to ensure that lab experiences meet learning outcomes.
- Ensure lab activities align with program learning outcomes, NCLEX-RN standards, and state/national accreditation requirements.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Provide timely feedback and evaluation of student performance through written exams, skills checklists, and simulation assessments.
- Integrate best practices into lab instruction using relevant research and literature findings.
- Model professionalism, ethical practice, and culturally responsive care in nursing practice.
- Incorporate technology, simulation, and case studies to enhance student learning experiences.
- Mentor and guide students in academic performance, professional development, and clinical readiness.
- Maintain student attendance, grades, and performance records in accordance with institutional policy.
- Promote a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters critical thinking and professionalism.
- Participate in faculty meetings, curriculum committees, and accreditation activities.
- Maintain current licensure, certifications (e.g., BLS, ACLS), and professional development requirements.
- Assist with student recruitment, orientation, and retention initiatives.
- Orient and mentor lab faculty as assigned.
- Participate in continuing education, faculty development workshops, and scholarly activities.
- Participate in activities that support the University’s strategic plan and the strategic priorities of the School of Nursing.
- Represent the School of Nursing and University at professional meetings and forums.
- This position requires approximately 2–3 days on-site per week, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- An earned Master of Science in Nursing from a regionally accredited United States institution or an equivalent, nationally recognized foreign institution of higher learning.
- Minimum of three years teaching experience in a prelicensure nursing program or teaching in a nurse residency program
- Relevant experience in clinical nursing practice.
- Proficiency with simulation technology and computers.
- A license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the state of Florida.
- Experience with high-fidelity simulations.
- Strong track record of promoting student success using evidence-based decision-making to support the quality improvement of academic programs, curriculum, and faculty. Experience with program and student learning outcomes assessment, as well as program and institutional accreditation processes and procedures.
- Strong track record or working collaboratively and collegially with faculty across disciplines to support high quality standards.
- Excellent communication skills, comfort with timelines, dates, and deliverables are necessary.
The hiring salary range for this position is $82,000–$85,000 for candidates with a Master’s degree and $90,000 for candidates with a PhD. The ranges listed represent the University’s good faith estimate at the time of posting.
Application Information
If you have problems with online submission, please call 518-738-8043.
Excelsior University offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, retirement, and excellent health insurance. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and the names of three professional references. Please submit requested information by clicking the Apply Now button on this page.
Excelsior University is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
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Excelsior University is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.