Clinical Nursing Faculty/Instructor

Clinical Nursing Faculty/Instructors

Purpose:

The Coker University Nursing Program is seeking qualified applicants for Clinical Nursing Faculty/Instructor positions beginning August 2024. Available non-tenure track positions are either 10-month or 12-month clinical positions with a competitive salary and benefits, and rank. This position reports to the Dean of Health Professions. Primary responsibilities for the position include clinical and simulation classes.

Required qualifications:

• Master's or Doctoral degree preferred for clinical faculty position; Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience may be considered for clinical instructor position..


• Successful teaching and preceptor experience in a healthcare setting.


• Critical Care, Pediatric, Obstetric, or Psychiatric background preferred.


• Licensed (or eligible) to practice as a registered nurse in South Carolina

Responsibilities:

1. Participate in the ongoing development, implementation, evaluation, and enhancement of nursing academic programs:
   
   
   
   1. Teach 12 credits per semester of nursing clinical/simulation courses or periodic didactic courses as appropriate for position/qualifications.
   
   
   2. Assist students with advising and in developing a plan of study.
   
   
   3. Assist students with practicum placement.
   
   
   4. Participate in the evaluation and ongoing enhancement of Nursing curricula.
   
   
   5. Apply evidence from best education practices to student success initiatives.
   
   
   6. Develop evidence-based simulation scenarios that stress clinical reasoning.
   
   
   
   


2. Serve Nursing programs, University, community and profession:
   
   
   
   1. Participate in the Nursing faculty, standing committee, task force and other meetings.
   
   
   2. Participate in Faculty Senate and ad hoc committees as appropriate.
   
   
   3. Participate in community and professional activities as appropriate.
   
   
   4. Participate in scholarly projects as appropriate.
   
   
   5. Collaborate effectively with other faculty and staff members within Nursing and throughout the University and community to develop inter-professional academic, clinical, and research opportunities.
   
   
   6. Advance Coker's educational mission and core values through the undergraduate nursing programs and serve as an advocate for learners at all levels.
   
   
   
   

The University is seeking individuals who are passionate about teaching, apply inclusive pedagogy, are dedicated to working with students in classroom and laboratory-based settings, desire to develop meaningful, collegial working relationships with students, faculty, and staff across campus, are eager to contribute interests and ideas and recruit students for new and innovative courses and programming; and is committed to actively contributing to Coker's mission. The University is committed to proactively mentoring its new faculty members, supporting a robust culture of undergraduate research, and using a range of pedagogical approaches to create a learning environment that promotes the persistence and success of its students.

To apply, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of diversity and inclusion, copies of transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate), and complete contact information for three professional references at https://coker.isolvedhire.com/pages/JobOpportunities. Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Located in Hartsville, South Carolina, and founded in 1908, Coker is a student-centered university granting bachelor's degrees in 30+ subject areas, including five degrees earned entirely online, and three master's degrees earned entirely online. Coker is included among the "Best Regional Universities in the South" by U.S. News & World Report and "Best Southeastern Schools" by The Princeton Review. More information is available at coker.edu and cokercobras.com.

Coker University, in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, veterans or military status, or against individuals with disabilities, or other legally protected classifications in the areas of employment, admission, financial aid or access to educational or extracurricular programs, activities or facilities.