Full-time Faculty, College of Nursing and Health Sciences

A lead core faculty member serves at the pleasure of the Program Director and is a member of the USU faculty. They are focused on excellence in teaching and student success including mentoring and advising, participates in governance activities, and provides elements of scholarship, professional service and/or community service to the USU community or the profession. The faculty member supports the College by providing expertise in areas such as curriculum development, and is fully engaged in the business of the College including contributing to strategic direction and planning, effective teaching and learning, and outcome assessment and action planning. The faculty member may mentor others, and supports the mission, goals, and outcomes of the University and College. Under the direction of the Program Director, the faculty member is responsible for assisting the director with achieving outcomes and the mission of the program and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

Essential Responsibility:

Provide leadership and guidance to students
Strives for excellence in teaching and promotes effective teaching and learning strategies
Provides mentoring, coaching, supervision and evaluation of adjunct faculty
Develops, improves, evaluates and implements curriculum
Makes suggestions for best practices and contribute to policies and procedures development and revision
Maintains expertise in subject area by attending continuing education, development and/or maintains practice activities.
Maintainsethicalstandardsand behaviors
Participatesinstrategicplanningandotherprograminitiatives
Workscollaborativelywithfacultyandstaff
Provides mentorship, advising and support for students and may mentor new faculty
Act as a representative for the CONHS
Is active in program and University governance
Contributes to reports, self-studies, and other relevant documents
Maywriteandadministergrantsorperformvolunteeractivities
Leading program improvement efforts, including active contribution to and participation in the Educational Effectiveness program, academic program review, evaluating, assessing and evaluation of program and College outcomes and assist with recommending improvement strategies

As a member of the faculty:

Teaches as determined by CONHS needs
Provides effective teachingandlearningtostudents

The above functions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this job.This is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Minimum Qualifications

Educational Requirements

PhD, DNP, or doctorate in Nursing or health science, or Master's with an earned doctorate in a similar field, or Masters in nursing and attending doctoral program (or willing to within 6 months of hire)
Disciplinary or Clinical Experience
Experience teaching in post-licensure nursing or health science students
Experience with distance learning and academic technology required
May require additional licenses and/or certifications depending on area assigned

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to work with faculty, staff, and students of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds - team-oriented
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks in a timely manner within a fast-paced environment
Broad knowledge of the philosophy and mission of the University
Ability to think strategically and prioritize effectively
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a high level of professional integrity
Maintains a positive, helpful, constructive attitude and work relationship with supervisor, university staff, students, and the community.
Strong time management and organizational skills in a dynamic, constantly changing environment
Must be able to think and work both tactically and strategically
Effective analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to work effectively, exhibit a professional manner, and establish constructive working relationships
Attention to detail and quality-focused

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

Unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse/APRN in the State of California or willing to obtain (if teaching in nursing programs)
May be required to earn or obtain other state licenses
Other credential(s) as identified by Dean for position

Work Environment:

The essential functions of the job are usually performed in an environmentally controlled facility where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position may involve working in a combination of office and classroom environments. Travel by car, plane, train and other modes of transportation may be required for this position.

While performing the job duties, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may sometimes be required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment and physical demands described are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

At Aspen Group, we embrace diversity, we support it, we celebrate it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and our community. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Aspen Group is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

To apply, send resume to: careers@aspu.com.

*open until selection is made