Job description

Online/Remote

ESSENTIAL POSITION PURPOSE

The University of Providence seeks a Prelicensure Nursing Program Faculty member who will be responsible for fostering a dynamic and supportive learning environment that prepares students to become safe, competent, and compassionate entry-level registered nurses. This position contributes to the development, delivery, and evaluation of a comprehensive nursing curriculum, ensuring alignment with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and the program’s mission to educate future healthcare leaders. Through excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, the faculty member plays a critical role in student success and the continuous improvement of the prelicensure nursing program. Other responsibilities include recruiting students and representing the program on university-wide committees and teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach a representative course load for a full-time 12-month faculty.
• Recruit and advise nursing students; supervise nursing studeents in practicum and internship.
• Conduct program assessment and development.
• Provide service to the program, the University, the profession, and the community.
• Develop and maintain relations with area healthcare agencies, associations, and licensure boards.

• Faculty Role
  • Fulfills academic faculty obligations of teaching, service, and scholarships in area of expertise with a minimum teaching load of 60%, as negotiated with the Dean.
• Leadership
  • Representation and Advocacy – Effectively and ethically represents the program’s goals, strategies, and interests to the university internally and externally.
  • Program Development and Improvement – Contributes to developing, reviewing, and revising the program by incorporating best practices, research, performance needs assessments, and training evaluations into the design and delivery of the program to maintain contemporary and relevant nursing education.
  • Program Evaluation – Participates in systematic program evaluation and assessment activities to ensure continuous quality improvement and compliance with accreditation standards (NWCCU and CCNE).
  • Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to foster interprofessional education and practice opportunities.
  • Diversity and Inclusion – Supports diversity and inclusion, fostering a positive work environment that promotes interpersonal relationships, effective communication, collaboration, and consensus building.
  • Shared Governance – Collaborates with relevant school and university shared governance committees on matters related to academic, curricular, student, and faculty affairs.
  • Team Collaboration – Performs all duties in a manner that promotes effective team collaboration and reflects the University and Providence’s mission and philosophy.

• Student Experience
  • Ensures a positive and quality experience from recruitment and admissions through graduation.
  • Supports efforts for student recruitment, retention, and success.
  • Addresses student concerns and grievances in a timely and effective manner.
• Policy, Accreditation, Compliance, and Quality Assurance
  • Participates in preparing internal and external administrative reports related to the program, including self-study and site visit preparations for accreditation.
  • Stay current with the latest trends and best practices in prelicensure nursing education.
• Community Engagement
  • Establishes and maintains partnerships with healthcare organizations to provide students with high-quality clinical experiences.
  • Represents the program at professional conferences and community events.

• Professional Development
  • Maintains current knowledge of higher education, health professions, and nursing by attending state and national conferences and participating in other professional development activities, ensuring the university’s programs remain robust, current, and relevant.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Applicants must possess a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution. A terminal degree (e.g., DNP, PhD) in nursing or a related field is strongly preferred and will be given priority consideration.

Experience

• Teaching experience in higher education, with a preference for experience in teaching across diverse prelicensure programs (RN-BSN, aBSN, or TBSN).
• Demonstrated success in curriculum development, program evaluation, and accreditation.
• Experience with distance education and online learning platforms.
• Experienced in academic networking and committed to integrating best practices into academic systems and processes.
• Track record of scholarly activities.
• Licensure: All candidates must hold a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Montana or be eligible for licensure.

How to apply

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THE UNIVERSITY OF PROVIDENCE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COVERED BY THE MONTANA VETERANS’ AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS’ EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE ACT.