Nursing Professor, Undergraduate, Open Rank

Overview Summary Educates students in: general education core; and/or health studies; and/or professional courses by providing instructional experiences that support mission and goals of College and/or program.

Assesses educational outcomes and uses data to revise curriculum and instructional methodology with goal of ensuring competent entry-level practitioners and good citizens.

Under the administrative direction of the Academic Dean and/or general direction of the Program Chair.

Position may require hours beyond the 8-hour workday Responsibilities Facilitates the creation of a learning environment for student instruction that encourages critical thinking, investigation, self-direction and respect for the uniqueness and strengths of each individual Advises and tutors students and evaluates academic progression of students in meeting requirements for the program of study and in accomplishing program outcomes.

Demonstrates a professional role within the discipline by remaining current with trends, issues and practices.

Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration in the department and the college through committee Requirements, Preferences and Experience Education Desired: Master's Degree in the teaching or professional discipline or in a related discipline plus thirty (30) semester hours beyond the Master's in the teaching discipline or an academically appropriate discipline with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline, plus work or teaching experience equivalent to four (4) years of college teaching in the discipline; or Master's Degree in a related or academically appropriate discipline and the terminal degree/certificate in the professional discipline plus work or teaching experience equivalent to four (4) years of college teaching in the discipline; or Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in the teaching or professional discipline or in a related or academically appropriate area with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline plus work or teaching experience equivalent to four (4) years of college teaching in the discipline Minimum: Experience Desired: Minimum of three (3) years at the academic rank of Instructor or equivalent.

Good character, mature attitude and stable personality; Evidence of excellence in teaching and in scholarly or creative works; Participation in professional and community organizations; Good character, mature attitude and stable personality; Evidence of excellence in teaching and in scholarly or creative works; Participation in professional and community organizations; Sustained growth in academic maturity; Evidence of growing faculty leadership roles.

Minimum: Licensure, Registration, Certification Desired: Current license/certification to practice in the State of Tennessee as appropriate to professional practice areas.

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