Nursing Faculty

Overview

Nursing Faculty (FT) role at Sullivan University

Sullivan University is an organization that is truly committed to making a difference. We host a wide variety of career opportunities, offer a family-oriented culture, and invest in our employees.

Hours for the position are Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm, with the potential for evening and weekend hours for clinical teaching.

• Instruction and Assessment of Student Learning:
  • Within face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid learning environments, facilitates student learning, delivers career-relevant instruction, provides an environment conducive to learning, evaluates student learning for all assigned classes, and responds to student inquiries and grades all assignments in a timely manner.
  • Engages students using instructional techniques such as collaborative learning, experiential learning, and/or problem-based learning.
  • Delivers course curriculum developed by the direction of the Dean/Department Director/General Education Chair/Curriculum Specialist using the University’s learning management system.
  • Participates in course and program level learning assessments; helps define student learning outcomes, administers measures, evaluates performance, and suggests changes to improve learning.
  • Assists in development and revision of course maps and materials, including Open Educational Resources (OER) where appropriate.
  • Schedules, supervises, debriefs, and evaluates students in clinical/externship/observation/field experiences as appropriate.
  • Participates in student retention activities and communicates University services that support student success.
  • Communicates availability (office hours) to all students via email, phone, or other contact methods.

• Scholarship and Professional Development:
  • Participates in the annual faculty performance review process.
  • Participates in the University’s Professional Development Program.
  • Maintains currency in academic or program discipline, including attending conferences and maintaining licensure/certification where appropriate.
  • Receives training to stay current in technological and pedagogical advances that promote student learning.
  • Engages in scholarly activities as required (Graduate School faculty requirement where applicable).
  • Reports all professional development activities in the designated system.

• Professionalism:
  • Adheres to policies related to instruction and employment as specified by the Faculty/Staff Manual.
  • Accurately records and reports student attendance according to policy.
  • Submits grade books by the required due date following FERPA policies.
  • Completes mandated compliance training as specified by Human Resources.
  • Submits an updated vitae/resume annually as part of the performance review process.

• Full-time faculty are expected to participate in graduation ceremonies; adjunct faculty are encouraged to attend.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• MSN required.
• A minimum of two years' experience as a registered nurse. Previous teaching experience is preferred but not required.
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Knowledgeable and comfortable with active teaching methods and use of teaching technologies including AI.
• Excellent leadership, customer service, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to function efficiently in a stressful work environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and travel to multiple locations as dictated by the course schedule.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods and to move about the campus.
• Ability to hear and speak well enough to communicate with students, faculty, and staff in person or via electronic media (e.g., email, recordings, virtual meetings).

The Sullivan University System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This job description lists the major responsibilities of the job title listed. It is not a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. Cooperation between employees is expected during heavier workloads, and revisions to duties may occur.