The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.
Position Description Summary/Purpose:
The University of Bridgeport, School of Nursing (UBSN), invites applications for full-time faculty with expertise in adult health or maternity. As a dynamic and growing program, the University is seeking to add faculty committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service whose primary responsibility is in the BSN/ ABSN program. This position is on ground and in person. Appointment to academic rank and salary are dependent on demonstrated scholarly achievement, teaching, and clinical experience. This is a 12-month full time faculty position.
Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of the Program Director, the person is responsible for teaching didactic courses with possible lab or clinical supervision.
- The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach across the curriculum with specialization preference in related field.
- In addition to classroom teaching, faculty members are expected to pursue scholarly activities, participate in School, University, and Community service, assist in advising students, curriculum development, and program evaluation associated with a full-time faculty position.
- This position is also required to participate in commencement and convocation activities as well as special University meetings.
- Teaching schedule may include days, evenings and/or weekends. Participation in other University and community service activities consistent with the mission of the University.
Other Functions:
Skills:
- Work autonomously on multiple projects.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with staff and students.
- Superior organization, prioritization, and self-motivation.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong proficiency in MS Office and computer skills.
Abilities:
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Ability to quickly learn new technology.
- Ability to listen to constituents (e.g. staff, etc.) and to understand and respond positively to their requests.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
- Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines.
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:
- Master’s degree in nursing
- State of CT RN license (or eligible)
- Recent Clinical experience is required.
- Ability to demonstrate effectiveness in working with diverse populations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctorate in nursing or related field or substantial progress towards the doctorate with anticipated completion with 1-2 years.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of recent teaching experience in a university nursing program.
Full-Time Employee Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- 401k employer match
- Employee & dependent life insurance
- Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
- PTO program