Instructor, Nursing

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Non-tenure track teaching position, 10-month, Instructor, in the School of Nursing, College of Science and Health.

Responsibilities include teaching 30-32 credit in the academic year and in some instances administrative duties in lieu of some credits of teaching.

The position supports student learning and assessment along with contribution to the strategic and academic goals of the department, college and university; maintains currency in the field and engages professional development as needed.

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Role Description William Paterson University invites applications for a non-tenure track teaching position in the School of Nursing, College of Science and Health, with start date Fall 2025.

Contracts are renewable annually based on performance.

After the first five (5) years, there are opportunities for longer contracts, based on satisfactory performance.

Department overview In the William Paterson University Nursing Program you will enjoy a cross-cultural teaching experience in undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.

Faculty are committed to teaching excellence, mentoring students, and advancing career opportunities for our students and the community.

Our growing School of Nursing consists of undergraduates and graduates earning bachelors, masters, post- masters and DNP degrees who go on to significant clinical, academic, research, supervisory, and administrative positions.

For more information about our programs, please visit Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Teach in the Nursing program, online, hybrid and on-campus, including clinical courses, a minimum of five (5) courses/sections per semester; opportunity for additional paid summer teaching * Develop course content, objectives, and methods of student assessment; maintain currency in the field of nursing.

* Participate in program and learning assessment.

* Provide students with consistent and effective support and guidance through modeling, mentoring and advisement.

* Contribute to student success through curriculum development, excellent pedagogy and meaningful learning experiences, accessibility to students including observance of office hours.

* Contribute to the strategic and academic goals of the department, college and university.

* Contribute to the success of the department and its students, attend department meetings, and engage in professional development for instructional personnel.

Required qualifications: * Master's Degree in nursing * RN license in the State of New Jersey * Evidence of excellence in teaching effectiveness, including currency in subject matter as well as teaching skills and abilities.

* Ability and willingness to teach clinical courses for undergraduate students.

Preferred qualifications: * Specialty in Medical Surgical Nursing * Certification in a specialty area.

* Experience in undergraduate or graduate teaching in didactic (on campus) and clinical settings.

* Recent clinical experience in specialty.

Personal attributes and traits: * Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including communicating effectively with diverse university and external audiences.

* Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, set reasonable and attainable milestones, and stay on timeline to achieve agreed upon goals * Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain relationships with diverse groups including work colleagues, external clients, prospective students, employers' representatives and community members.

* Able to commit to developing others to help them recognize and expand their talents * Evidence of working effectively in teams AFT Salary Grade 22 - $64,760.85 - $100,387.42 This position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance and retirement plans.

To learn more, please visit: Invitation to apply Interested candidates will be prompted to complete an application and submit a cover letter and resume/CV.

Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration and all documents should be uploaded where prompted to upload your resume/cv.

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