Undergraduate Med-Surg Faculty Position

Undergraduate Med-Surg Faculty Position, Jefferson College of Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University, Dixon Campus

Jefferson College of Nursing is seeking qualified applicants with experience in medical-surgical nursing to join our team. This full-time, 12-month faculty position is part of the Undergraduate Program, based at our Dixon Campus in Horsham, PA. The primary responsibility of this role is to uphold academic integrity through the planning, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum and student learning experiences across classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical settings.

Interested applicants must possess visionary, creative leadership skills to provide implementation of nursing curriculum within the undergraduate program. Responsibilities include: collaborating with faculty for course planning/projections; identifying needed resources; overseeing selection of clinical preceptors and clinical sites; and overseeing student clinical placement and progression. Faculty members collaborate with Chair of Programs, Associate Deans, Dean, and support services to achieve program outcomes.

As a faculty member, the applicant must have enthusiasm for teaching future nurses in the classroom and clinical settings. Faculty members serve as advisors and mentor for students and participate in college meetings and committees. Current practice, scholarship and service to the community are desired. Strong communication and relationship building skills are essential.

Position Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing required. Doctoral degree preferred. Candidates who do not have a doctoral degree must be currently enrolled in a doctoral program
• Eligible/current for licensure to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Med-Surg experience required
• Previous teaching experience preferred
• Knowledge and skills related to innovative teaching methodologies, curriculum development, evaluation, and supporting students in their journey to become advanced practice nurses or willingness to plan for acquisition of these skills
• Utilize contemporary and innovative teaching methodologies in classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical settings
• Serve on College committee(s) as assigned and participate in College and University activities throughout the year
• Demonstrate evidence of ongoing clinical competency and participate in professional activities related to area of clinical expertise
• Participate in scholarly activities, apart from personal academic pursuits
• Participates in recruitment activities of the College and University
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the Enterprise

This is a salaried position with a generous benefit and retirement program. Academic appointment and salary will be commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should submit on-line application/CV; http://hr.jefferson.edu/human-resources.html then enter in search box Job ID # REQ- 0031304