Assistant/Associate Professor in Nursing - Medical/Surgical
Location: Anchorage Alaska
Description: University of Alaska is at the momment seeking for Assistant/Associate Professor in Nursing - Medical/Surgical right now, this vacancy will be placed in Alaska. For detail informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. As a partner in shaping health care in Alaska, the University of Alaska Anchorage School of Nursing (SON) educa! tes students with diverse backgrounds for current and future roles in local, state, national, and worldwide arenas, as well as for productive citizenship, personal growth, and professional nursing practice. The SON offers undergraduate students two options: the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in nursing and Bachelor of Science (BS) in nursing science, with the AAS program delivered via distance to sites throughout the state. The SON also offers graduate studies in several specialty tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Family and Nurse Educator. UAA School of Nursing seeks innovative, energetic academic professionals to contribute to our nursing education programs that address various health care challenges within Alaska.
This position will have a strong focus on medical-surgical nursing. Faculty responsibilities include didactic and clinical instruction in classrooms and may include distance education modalities. Teachi! ng assignment will include medical-surgical nursing in the bac! calaureate program. Faculty duties include work to plan implement and evaluate nursing degree curriculum, participate in university and community service activities, satisfy committee appointments, and engage in professional activities. Scholarship is included in the work expectations of doctorally prepared faculty. UAA faculty positions may be represented by a collective bargaining agreement.
Knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience working with private and public external constituencies.
Ability to advocate for the university
Typical education or training required for this position (including licenses).
Must hold at least one post-baccalaureate degree in nursing. Doctorate is preferred. Clinical experience in medical surgical nursing is required. Must be eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska. An unencumbered license may be r! equired.
Length of time and type of experience required for this position.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively as a teacher. Experience with curriculum development is necessary, particularly given the opportunity for ongoing and progressive distance education course development. Ability to foster collegiality and work collaboratively within a diverse environment. Ability to anticipate change and implement initiatives to meet the challenges of delivering healthcare education in Alaska.
Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities for this position.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach a:
Cover letter with PCN noted
Detailed professional vitae
Names, addresses and contact numbers of 3 professional references who can comment on your clinical and instructional skills
Special Conditions of Employment
Describe any other special skills/knowledge required for this position (e.g. ad! ditional training, heavy lifting or traveling).
Official trans! cripts are required if the candidate moves to the interview stage in order to document degrees earned from institutions of higher education which are accredited by one of the six US regional accrediting associations.
Information
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action : The University of Alaska is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application and screening process should contact the local Human Resources office.
Public Disclosure : Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
Background Investigation : Finalists may be subject to a background investigation. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a review of the results of the background investigation by the Human Resou! rces office.
Immigration Reform and Control Act : Person(s) hired by the University of Alaska must comply with the provisions of the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. All employees must provide proof of eligibility to work. For foreign nationals requesting employer sponsored visas, a job must qualify as a "specialty occupation" to be eligible for sponsorship of a U.S. H 1B visa petition. You must present your Social Security Card as verification of your Social Security Number. If you do not have a social security number, you must present a receipt from the Social Security Administrations stating you have applied for a social security number within 10 days of your employment with the University of Alaska.
Social Security : On January 1, 1982, the University opted out of the Social Security system; however, participation in Social Security is still required for adjunct faculty hired after January 1, 1996, temporary staff, exte! nded temporary staff, and certain student employees. Also, benefit-elig! ible employees hired after April 1, 1986, are required to pay into Medicare even though they do not participate in Social Security.
Benefits : Refer to the Benefits web page at http://www.alaska.edu/benefits for more information on benefits available to University of Alaska employees.
E-Verify : The University of Alaska participates in the E-Verify program for federal contracts only. For our FAQ and F1 student information please see the following:
E-Verify FAQ: http://www.alaska.edu/hr/procedures/PDF/personnel.reference.everify_faq.pdf
E-Verify Participation Poster (English):
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf
E-Verify Participation Poster (Spanish):
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/EverifyPosterSpanish.pdf
Right to Work Poster (English):
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/WebBPPOST! ERRtoWEnglishversion.pdf
Right to Work Poster (Spanish):
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/WebBPPOSTERRtoWSpanishversion.pdf
Job Duties
1
Record
Duty:
Job Duties:
Faculty responsibilities include didactic and clinical instruction in classrooms and may include distance education modalities. Teaching assignment will include medical-surgical nursing in the baccalaureate program in a manner consistent with the specific course content description. Faculty duties include work to plan, implement and evaluate nursing degree curriculum, participate in university and community service activities, satisfy committee appointments, and engage in professional activities. Faculty are expected to hold office hours appropriate for the course(s) being taught. Doctorally prepared faculty may have the opportunity to provide instruction in graduate level nursing education, nursing theory and nursing res! earch and will be expected to assist in thesis supervision. Scholarship! is included in the work expectations of doctorally prepared faculty.
- .
If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to University of Alaska.
If you interested on this vacancy just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website
This vacancy starts available on: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 12:27:59 GMT
Apply Assistant/Associate Professor in Nursing - Medical/Surgical Here