Instructor, Simulated Health Center, School of Nursing & Health Innovations

Job Title Instructor, Simulated Health Center, School of Nursing & Health Innovations Department SONHI Instructor Division Provost Terms and Hours Full Time Faculty on a 9-month academic year assignment Salary Range $79,179 Benefits

Medical and dental insurance, life insurance, sick time and vacation time consistent with University policies, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account benefits, tuition remission benefits generally starting after 90 days (employee) or 2 years (spouse and children) of employment, and retirement contributions generally starting after 2 years of continuous full time employment. (Benefits are subject to all relevant University policies, practices, contracts, and any other relevant materials.)

Job Summary

The University of Portland located in Portland, Oregon, USA invites applications for a faculty position as an Instructor in the Simulated Health Center of the School of Nursing & Health Innovations. Forward-thinking, creative candidates with expertise in clinical teaching, psychomotor skills, nursing education, simulation, informatics and/or clinical technology are encouraged to apply.

The University of Portland is a primarily undergraduate institution comprising four professional schools and the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), which houses our strong liberal arts Core Curriculum, required of all students. The University Core provides students in all disciplines a unifying set of experiences and promotes engagement with the Six Core Habits of Heart and Mind, which include "Global & Historical Consciousness" and "Diversity & the Common Good."

The School of Nursing & Health Innovations (SONHI) values a diversity of backgrounds and intellectual perspectives that create an environment of rich student mentoring within a community of scholars. The undergraduate and doctoral programs are built on the interconnectedness of individual social needs, clinical care, and community conditions. Successful candidates will have a high level of enthusiasm and engagement in innovative and inclusive pedagogy.

The SONHI is ideally suited for candidates with a focus on cultivating human learning capacity and who are dedicated to addressing social determinants of health. The SONHI implements state of the art simulation in ambulatory, acute, and telemedicine facilities.

Core Duties

University of Portland faculty teach, advise and serve the School and the University. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to excellent teaching, including attention to evidence-based instructional practices.

All SONHI faculty teach across programs, as well as assist students in achievement of course objectives, guide student interaction in course-related work groups, grade coursework and provide feedback. SONHI faculty serve as academic advisors to SONHI students, working with assigned students to support their progress through the program of study.

Undergraduate baccalaureate generalist nurse faculty job responsibilities include teaching in a concept-based nursing curriculum across the lifespan and care continuum. Instructors typically teach 12 credit hours (or equivalent) per semester.

Faculty in the School of Nursing & Health Innovation's Simulated Health Center participate in multiple on-campus clinical settings and have a range of teaching duties unique to these settings that include, but are not limited to:

* Direct delivery of skills-focused content designed to facilitate the practice of psychomotor skills that support the student, curriculum, and School of Nursing & Health Innovations.

* Facilitate clinical simulation and debriefing sessions in an evidence-based manner that supports the simulation's objectives and the psychological safety of the participating students.

Grounded in social justice, all SONHI faculty are expected to contribute to and be fully committed to meeting our school's goals to help create and sustain a culture of equity and inclusivity and improve the recruitment, retention, and support of students, faculty, and staff from a broad range of backgrounds and life experiences.

Education & Experience

* Required:

Master of science in nursing or health-related field

* Required:

A minimum of three years of full-time patient care experience at the registered nurse level

* Preferred:
Experience in nursing education or equivalent discipline

* Preferred:
Simulation lab experience

Certifications & Licenses

* Required:

Active unencumbered license as an Oregon R.N. or eligible for licensure in Oregon.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

* Demonstrated effectiveness in inclusive and student-centered teaching.

* Strong orientation towards continued learning and applying learning in the teaching and environment.

* Evidence of a commitment to undergraduate teaching and student mentoring.

* Competence with and commitment to inclusive excellence; ability to be an effective partner with diverse students, faculty, and staff.

* Commitment to collegial collaboration (e.g., teaching, research, or service) both within…