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Professor of Practice-Nursing (Advanced Standing)

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Position Information

Job Title Professor of Practice-Nursing (Advanced Standing)
Posting Number F00779
Position Type Faculty - Non-Tenure Track
Unionized Position Code AAUP
Hours/Schedule Standard campus business hours: 8:00am -5:00pm Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Campus ABSN Campus, Latham NY
Date Position Available 08/01/2024
Posted Salary $65,000 to $70,000
FLSA Status Exempt
Benefits Eligible Yes
If yes, please select: All Benefits
Position Summary Information

Position Summary
This position is a full-time Professor of Practice faculty appointment in the Nursing department at Utica University. Teaching responsibilities will be primarily in the Advanced Standing nursing program, but dependent upon the needs of the department. While the full complement of duties is determined in consultation with the Program Director, Chair of Nursing Programs, and the Dean of Health Professions & Education, this position is based primarily on the needs of the specific programs and personnel being served; the basic qualifications and responsibilities are as follows.
Location Latham, NY
Application Deadline
*Full consideration by*:
Open Until Filled No
Major Responsibilities
A. Oversight in the curriculum delivery of the program:
Oversight of designated courses in the program. Collaborate with other nursing faculty for curriculum development, delivery, and program assessment. Maintain on-campus and online course shells as consistent with the nursing faculty expectations. Act as course coordinator for designated courses. This includes collaborating with adjunct faculty and working closely with the Advanced Standing Program Director. Coordinate with lab and clinical faculty regarding policies, procedures, and grading for designated courses.
B. Teaching:
Teaching duties will be established in consultation with the Advanced Standing Program Director, Chair of Nursing Programs, and the Dean of Health Professions & Education. Adherence to the Best Practices document to establish a productive, engaging, on-line and in-person learning environment is essential. Teaching responsibilities include didactic and lab learning environments.
C. Service:
Service responsibilities will be established in consultation with Dean of Health Professions and Education and may include participation on standing or ad hoc committees, special events, and representation of the College and its programs to the larger community. Involvement and service to the department facilitates attainment of quality program outcomes.

D. 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 and following through with the initiation and evaluation of changes. May perform other related duties as assigned, including participating on committees, teams, or task forces.
Driving Responsibilities
Travel
Travel may be required between the Latham campus and the main Utica University campus.
Supervises No supervisory duties unless designated by the Dean of Health Professions.
Education Required
Certification Required
Education & Experience Qualifications
  • Master of Science in Nursing required from accredited institution (preferred: Earned Doctorate in Nursing (Ph.D., EdD, DNS and DNP) from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized organization. ABDs are encouraged to apply.)
  • MS in Nursing Education Degree preferred
  • Current unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in NY (or eligible) required
  • 3 years of nursing practice with direct patient care experience required
  • 3 years of teaching experience in nursing required
  • Online teaching experience preferred
Minimum 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.
Applicant Documents Instructions
To apply, submit a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests and experience, a separate diversity statement, and three reference letters. Since Utica University strives to be a diverse and inclusive community, it is essential that you include in your diversity statement a reflection on the kinds of experiences you have had, and the kinds of approaches you would take, teaching and working with a diverse student body. (For the definition of diversity that we use at Utica University, please see the following web page:
http://www.utica.edu/instadvance/marketingcomm/about/diversity/aboutus.cfm) Applications that do not address diversity will be considered incomplete.
Reference letters will be solicited
EEO/AA Statement
Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the
diversity of its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex,
pregnancy, ethnic or national origin, religion, marital status, age, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status,
disability, citizenship status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence
victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or
federal law.
Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Our community of students, faculty and staff reflect a diversity of
experiences, opinions, and cultural backgrounds shaped by biology, society,
history, and choice. Our community includes members who are diverse by
virtue of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability,
religious and/or spiritual affiliations, and socio-economic status, as well
as the number of other ways in which who we are influences how we see the
world. Furthermore, we value and celebrate diversity, and this results in
a commitment to multiculturalism. We believe that within the community of
human persons, all cultures, perspectives, and beliefs about faith, ideals,
taste and lifestyles are of equal value. Our diversity deepens our
commitment to nurture a multicultural environment in which we engage with
others and blend perspectives, to learn about diverse cultures, to explore
who we are and where we come from and to accept one another without
prejudice. The Utica University Mission and Values Statement includes a
commitment to fostering diversity in perspective, background, and
experience within an environment that is dedicated to the freedom of
expression and the open sharing of ideas.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff.

Posting Specific Questions

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  1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper
    • Ithaca Journal
    • Personal Referral
    • Utica University Website
    • Albany Times Union
    • Binghamton Press & Sun
    • careerbuilders.com
    • centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com
    • Chronicle.com (Chronicle of Higher Ed website)
    • Elmira Star Gazette
    • Utica University Online Employment Website
    • DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education
    • Historically Black Colleges and Universities
    • Indeed.com
    • Current Utica University Employee
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    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  4. "Contributions to Diversity" Statement
Optional Documents
  1. Letter of Reference #1
  2. Research Statement