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Job description
Associate Professor of Nursing -Oklahoma Baptist University
OBU Mission Statement
OBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ.
Expectations for all Employees
Oklahoma Baptist University achieves its mission through a shared commitment to the following expectations. All employees must embrace these expectations and model them in their behavior.
Demonstrate commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith.
Commit to the mission and vision of Oklahoma Baptist University.
Treat people with dignity and respect.
Build relationships on honesty, integrity, and trust.
Strive for excellence through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic.
Manage human and financial resources wisely and efficiently.
Purpose
The School of Nursing invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing to teach in our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. This is an on-campus position that may include some hybrid/online instructional components. This faculty member will play a vital role in educating the next generation of nurses through classroom, clinical, simulation, skills lab, and online teaching. The successful candidate will enhance the work of the School of Nursing by expert teaching, advising students, assisting in clinical coordination, participating in faculty and professional development and committees, continued scholarly development, and resourceful and innovative collaboration with faculty and staff.
The School of Nursing provides a baccalaureate program. The nursing faculty view nursing as a Christian ministry and a professional practice. During nursing courses, students learn to provide quality nursing care through competent and professional practice. Upon completion of a nursing program, the undergraduate student is qualified to take the national examination for licensure as a registered nurse.
Essential Functions
Traditional Class Responsibilities
Teach courses and/or clinicals in the undergraduate nursing catalog specifically pertaining to medical/surgical nursing
Plan directed learning activities to assist students in mastery of content on learning guides
Select or formulate test items to evaluate students’ mastery of content on learning objectives
Complete course evaluations
Manage all courses in the OBU adopted digital learning portal - Canvas
Develop, disseminate, and update syllabi according to program requirements
Online & Hybrid Class Responsibilities
Design and deliver online or hybrid courses using the institution’s learning management system - Canvas
Engage students in virtual learning environments using video conferencing, discussion boards, multimedia content, and digital assessment tools
Maintain active online presence and provide regular virtual office hours and communication
Team Responsibilities
Resolve problem situations between courses within the same level
Participate with team in evaluation of semester
Participate in team meetings for the purpose of coordination of classes during a given semester
Advisor Responsibilities
Monitor the individualized plan of study for advisees
Advise students about enrollment in relation to plan of study
Monitor addition and withdrawal from courses
Keep degree check sheet current in advisees’ files
Advise transfers regarding courses
Advise students of financial/economic implications of enrollment changes
Monitor students’ progress in program
Meet with students as needed, and with freshmen at least twice during each semester of their first year
Communicate with students as needed regarding midterm grade reports, honor roll, etc.
Be available to discuss students concerns
Refer students as needed for personal or career counseling
Advise students about professional decisions as appropriate
Clinical Responsibilities
Assist in arranging orientation periods for the clinical agency
Be on site with students during the clinical class period
Communicate with agency staff regarding student competencies and responsibilities
Communicate with floor managers regarding student experiences and staff responses to student performance
Assign patients for student delivery of nursing care
Evaluate clinical sites with agency staff, faculty, and students’ responses
Communicate with faculty teaching other sections of the course to compare student performance and experiences
Skills Lab Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and facilitate hands-on skills lab sessions aligned with curriculum
Demonstrate nursing procedures and ensure students acquire psychomotor skills in a safe, supportive environment
Supervise student practice of essential nursing skills such as medication administration, wound care, IV insertion, catheterization, and vital sign assessment
Provide immediate feedback and remediation as needed during skill acquisition
Ensure skills lab equipment and supplies are properly maintained, cleaned, and stocked
Collaborate with lab coordinator or full-time faculty to develop skills checklists and performance rubrics
Promote adherence to infection control and safety protocols in the lab setting
Simulation Lab Responsibilities
Facilitate high- and low-fidelity simulation scenarios to reflect real-world clinical situations
Operate related simulation technology
Guide students through pre-briefing, simulation, and structured debriefing sessions to reinforce clinical reasoning, teamwork, and communication
Assess student performance in simulated environments and document learning outcomes
Collaborate with other faculty and simulation staff to revise and improve simulation experiences based on student needs and feedback
Ensure simulations meet programmatic and accreditation standards for experiential learning
Other Duties
Fulfill other duties as assigned which may include clinical course coordinator or project assignments (load credit will be assigned to these responsibilities per policies)
Participate in School of Nursing committees and meetings
Complete all documents/surveys for program evaluation
Participate in student recruitment efforts on and off campus
Participate in professional development commensurate with faculty role and program needs
Engage in scholarly/creative activities
Engage in university and community service opportunities
Required Qualifications
Master of Science in Nursing and current nursing license in Oklahoma
2 years of nursing experience
Possess and demonstrate strong pedagogical skills at the undergraduate level in both classroom and clinical environments
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Proficient skills with current online education software
Proficient skills with classroom and office audio/visual hardware and software
Ability to assess student ability and adjust teaching as appropriate
Ability to advise students
Ability to relate to colleagues in the OBU community and serve as a representative to the professional community beyond OBU
Possess sufficient mobility and physical stamina to walk about the campus to visit various offices; to travel to local, regional, and national locations; and transport moderately heavy items to offices and classrooms
Preferred Qualifications
D.N.P. or Ph.D. in Nursing and current nursing license in Oklahoma
Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level
Special Requirements
Must be a member of a local evangelical* Christian church
*Evangelical is a broad term referring to segment within Christianity which maintains the authority of the Bible and the belief in salvation by faith in Jesus alone.
OBU Benefits Summary
OBU understands that our employees are our most valuable assets when fulfilling our mission. We strive to offer an extensive array of benefits and opportunities for employees to choose from. Full-time employees benefit from the generous OBU provision of premium contributions for nationwide family-friendly Health and Dental coverages along with free life insurance that includes accidental death and dismemberment equal to an employee’s base salary. OBU provides access to optional employee-paid ancillary benefits like vision, hospitalization, critical illness, accident, additional employee-paid family life insurance coverages, and education benefits at OBU and other institutions of higher education. There is generous paid time off that includes annual granted vacation time, accrued sick leave, six annual holidays, and week-long breaks for Thanksgiving and Christmas that include energy conservation days. For all employees working at least half-time, there is an employer matching opportunity for retirement investments in a 403(b)(9) plan administered by GuideStone. There are numerous other perks and opportunities for OBU employees including a FREE family membership to the OBU Recreation and Wellness Center or RAWC, Global outreach university mission trips, cafeteria discounts, and parking privileges to name a few.
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Worksite address
shawnee, OK, 74802, US
Who can apply
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