Full-Time Clinical Faculty: School of Nursing
Quinnipiac University

Job Info

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Job no: 495006
Work type: Full-time
Campus: North Haven - North Haven, CT
Categories: Faculty

Overview:

Quinnipiac University's School of Nursing invites applicants who are dynamic clinicians and educators for a full-time 12-month clinical track faculty position. There are two (2) vacancies available due to an increase in undergraduate nursing student enrollment. The successful candidates will have experience in one or more of the following: adult care, medical surgical nursing, behaviorial health, laboratory/simulation environments, and experience teaching undergraduate nursing students. These candidates will teach primarily in our expanding accelerated second-degree Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) program (on ground and hybrid) and in our traditional on ground BSN program.

The successful candidates will be able to contribute to the university's strategic initiatives and its' commitment to advancing inclusive excellence and will support our pledge to recruit and educate a diverse student body to become valued and contributing members of their communities through vital and purposeful educational programs. The university is committed to preparing students for 21st century careers and citizenship, creating a diverse and inclusive community, driving positive change, and improving our well-being in our communities while fostering lifelong connections.

We are a highly collaborative and supportive community that is committed to high quality educational experience, advancing diversity in all areas and provide faculty members with:

• A structured orientation
• An assigned faculty mentor.
• Regular workshops by the university's Center for Teaching and Learning
• Opportunities to work with nationally recognized faculty and staff
• Generous support for conference attendance and professional development
• Support for University and school grant applications for faculty research or curricular innovations
• A culture of community, teamwork, and professionalism
• A climate that values diversity and inclusion

These are full-time, 12-month clinical track faculty positions within the School of Nursing.

About the School:

The School of Nursing serves a total of 1100 graduate and undergraduate students. Faculty and staff work with colleagues in our Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and all schools across campus to create innovative interprofessional educational experiences that prepare students for today's health care challenges. The Center is located at our North Haven, CT campus and encompasses 325,000 square feet designed for collaborative learning including 48 pro-section stations, 16 standardized patient rooms, an exceptional health sciences library, 7 high-fidelity simulation rooms including 2 ORs and a PACU, health assessment and skills labs, advanced diagnostic imaging equipment and classrooms outfitted with the latest technology. As one of 16 schools in the nation with holistically endorsed programs, we emphasize the social, emotional, spiritual, and psychological aspects of care, as well as the physical, throughout our nursing curriculum.

We offer traditional and accelerated second degree programs at the baccalaureate level. At the graduate level, our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) prepares baccalaureate graduates to become nurse practitioners specializing in adult-gerontology or families; an online MSN prepares RNs for careers in mid-level management and includes quality improvement, fiscal management, human resources, and informatics. Our post-master's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) online programs are designed for nurses seeking advanced leadership skills or specialized population-based care.

To find out more about our School of Nursing, please visit https://www.qu.edu/schools/nursing.html

About Quinnipiac:

Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls more than 9,500 students in 110 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as both a best-value school and a top national university, and has also earned recognition in Princeton Review's "The Best 387 Colleges." Quinnipiac has been named a "Great College to Work For" as determined by a comprehensive industry survey. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook and follow Quinnipiac on Twitter and Instagram @QuinnipiacU.

Responsibilities:

Teaching intensive, clinical track nursing faculty position, responsible for educating primarily undergraduate students in the adult medical surgical and foundational nursing courses in the classroom and laboratory / simulation settings

Flexibility to teach on campus, on line and in hybrid delivery formats

Serve as an academic faculty advisor and mentor

Engage in service to the school, university, and the profession

Potential for engagement in scholarly agenda

Participate in faculty development

Engage in the School of Nursing's strategic plan

Actively participate in the School of Nursing community

Education Requirements:

Required: unencumbered RN license in Connecticut

Required: master's degree in nursing

Preferred: earned doctorate in nursing OR a related field

Preferred: certification in specialty

Qualifications:

Recent relevant clinical practice

Evidence of effective teaching

Service to profession or community

Commitment to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community

Special Instructions to Applicants:

TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, and contact information for three references on the application form. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

A thoughtful cover letter describing your interest in, qualifications for, and a description of how your clinical and teaching expertise will contribute to the undergraduate programs

Additionally, describe any expertise in curriculum development related to equity, diversity, and social justice in nursing and how you will incorporate diversity into teaching or service in this position.

Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

Quinnipiac University is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer.

Note to Faculty/Staff Applicants Only:If a final candidate is a current or previous Quinnipiac employee, the hiring manager must obtain a reference check from the candidate's current or former manager before making an offer of employment. If the candidate's current or most-recent Quinnipiac supervisor is unavailable, the hiring manager should contact Talent Acquisition for assistance in determining the appropriate alternate contact:

Advertised: August 16, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled

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