About Utica University:

Located in the heart of Central New York, Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 as Utica College. We offer many of the advantages of a large university, such as undergraduate and graduate degree options, excellent academic programs, and outstanding faculty, but with an intimacy and a high degree of personal attention more closely associated with smaller private institutions.

We empower learners to achieve their career and life goals through personally enriching experiences and outstanding educational pathways.

At Utica University, we are committed to creating a working and learning environment where all people feel supported.

Following our institutional values, we work to support diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences in an equitable, respectful, and inclusive environment, while promoting freedom of expression and encouraging civil discourse.

Job Description:

Position Summary:

This position is a non-tenure eligible faculty appointment in the nursing program at Utica University with primary teaching responsibility in the Pre-licensure Programs. While the full complement of duties is determined in consultation with the Chair of the Nursing Department and the Dean of Health Professions and Education, this position is based primarily on the needs of the specific Nursing programs and personnel being served the basic responsibilities and qualifications and responsibilities follows

Responsibilities:

• Curriculum design and delivery of content: Collaborate with other nursing faculty for curriculum development, delivery, and program assessment. Maintain the learning management system course shells consistent with the nursing faculty expectations. Act as course coordinator for designated courses. This includes collaborating with adjunct faculty and working closely with the Director of the Pre-licensure programs. Coordinate with department faculty regarding policies, procedures, and grading for designated courses.
• Teaching: Teaching duties will be established in consultation with the Director of the Pre-licensure programs, Chair of Nursing, and the Dean of Health Professions & Education. It is essential that there is adherence to the Best Practices document to establish a productive, engaging learning environment.
• Professional Development/Scholarship: Continue active role expectations congruent with American Associate of University Professors - Utica University (AAUP?UU) contractual agreement and professional interests.
• Service: Service to the Nursing program, school of Health Professions and Education, Utica University, and the community is a contractual obligation.
• Accountability: Attend Nursing Department, School, and University-wide meetings and events as outlined by the AAUP-UC contract. Make recommendations to the faculty regarding updating curriculum in the areas of course oversight.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Required:
  • Registered Nurse Certification
  • Master's degree from a university accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized organization.
  • Nursing degree(s) from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Candidates must hold an unencumbered license in New York State or be eligible for New York State as a registered nurse.
  • Evidence of 3 years' experience as an educator in an associate degree or higher nursing education program.
• Preferred:
  • Doctorate in Nursing from a university accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized organization.
  • Maternity, and Community Health experience

Skills/Abilities:

Must possess well-developed writing and verbal skills. Must have knowledge, skills, and experience in a specific nursing clinical area as well as in teaching/learning and curriculum development. Item writing and analysis; test construction and analysis.

Supervisory Responsibility:

No supervisory duties unless designated by the Dean of Health Professions.

Additional Information:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position