Brief Description of Duties
The University of the District of Columbia is a public land grant institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers.
Incumbents must teach courses to the academic unit, assess the technical and clinical competencies required in Pediatric care and submit data pertaining to the courses.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides laboratory and clinical instruction.
- Teaches assigned clinical as specified in the schedule and course contract.
- Recruits, advises, and assists with the retention of students; answers student inquiries (emails) in a timely manner.
- Engages in scholarly activities and community services.
- Teaches clinical during the day, evening, and / or weekend; may include more than one campus site.
- Attends all meetings, ceremonies, and official functions as specified by the Chief Academic Officer, and / or Dean.
- Attends one or more orientation session(s) to become familiar with the Institution’s mission and teaching philosophy, policies, and procedures and the learning management system.
- Adheres to and fulfills all ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Educating in Nursing) standards; also assists in the development of an effective means of assessing student learning outcomes in accordance with ACEN standards.
- Adheres to University policies and guideline in all matters concerning academics, student and staff conduct.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Master’s degree in nursing with a clinical focus in Pediatric is required.
- Registered or eligible for license in District of Columbia.
- Recent clinical and teaching experience is required.
A candidate for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor shall be required to meet the following qualifications :
- An appropriate terminal degree or agree to complete this degree within a period of time to be specified in the terms of the initial contract; and
- At least three years of full-time teaching experience, including two years in an institution of higher education.
Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent at the Assistant and Associate level.