Full-time Tenure Track/Professional Track Faculty Adult Gerontology - School of Nursing

Job Description

The School of Nursing is seeking candidates for a full-time tenure track or professional track teaching position in Adult / Gerontology (medical / surgical, and telemetry) Nursing in the undergraduate program (predominantly pre-licensure students in the nursing major) and throughout other post-licensure nursing programs (e.

g. RN-BSN, MSN and / or Doctorate). Must meet California Board of Nursing qualifications for full time faculty. Responsibilities will begin August 2023.

The University and School of Nursing encourage applications from women and underrepresented minorities.

The School of Nursing has a strong commitment to quality teaching, and passion for building Christian community with students, a tradition of high impact academic practices, and experience in using our skills for collaborative and interprofessional work.

Responsibilities :

Teach in both pre-licensure undergraduate and post-licensure graduate programs

Successful candidate will work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, parents and community members.

Engage in personal scholarship and scholarship with students (where possible)

Advise students academically, spiritually, and socially

Serve on university faculty committees / working groups and perform other normal faculty duties

Contribute in preparing students for their post graduate career and finding who they are called to be

Actively participate in the governance and assessment processes of the School of Nursing

Active service in the community and the profession of nursing

Active involvement in a local church

Qualifications :

Education : A graduate degree (i.e. MSN or DNP / PhD) in nursing required

Experience : Evidence of a commitment to excellence in (undergraduate / graduate) teaching. Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching students from diverse backgrounds is preferred.

Philosophical : Thorough commitment to the concept of Christian liberal arts education and a desire to work in a Christian university.

Supportive of the religious and educational goals of the university and its sponsoring denomination.

Personal : Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, faculty agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant.

Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement

Must meet California Board of Nursing qualifications for full time faculty

Demonstrates potential to excel in academic nursing education

Demonstrates potential or evidence of nursing scholarship

Possible Courses Needing Instruction

Fundamentals

Adult Health

Pharmacology

Advanced Practice : CNS or FNP

Selection Process :

Applicants will be expected to submit an application and corresponding documents. All applicants will be reviewed and evaluated.

From this pool of applicants, a limited number will be selected and moved forward in the process. The interview process may include :

Phone / Zoom Interview

Dialogue with students and faculty in the School of Nursing

Lecture presented to faculty and students in the School of Nursing

Evidence of successful teaching, if applicable

Interview with the Academic unit leader

Interview with the Dean of the Colleges

Interview with the Provost

Interview with the President of the University

Special Instructions :

When beginning your application, be prepared to answer these questions and upload the following documents :

Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter

Statement of Personal Faith

Philosophy of Teaching in Christian Higher Education

Provide names and contacts for 3 references, at least one professional contact who can speak to your teaching potential (references will only be contacted if you are advanced as a finalist candidate)

Unofficial Transcripts for highest degree completed

If you have questions about items for the application, please contact the Office of Human Resources at humanresources@pointloma.

edu or the Search Committee chair at [email protected].

At PLNU, we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students, faculty, and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing God’s love.

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal, spiritual and professional potential.

Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures.