Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Associate Dean for the Campus of the School of
Nursing, the Faculty will provide instruction in one or more nursing courses
as it applies to the discipline of nursing. The candidate may have other
responsibilities commensurate with rank and experience. The candidate is
expected to assist the School of Nursing through contributions in service,
professional development/scholarship, and recruitment as facilities and space
permit.
William Carey University encourages applications from minorities, veterans,
and those with disabilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to
be performed by the employee occupying this position. Duties and
responsibilities listed are essential job functions and exclude functions
which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties
and responsibilities listed below should be performed in an effective and
efficient manner. These criteria are guidelines for evaluation and
retention of Nursing Faculty commensurate with rank and experience. Faculty
desiring promotion must demonstrate behaviors identified for the rank desired.
Assist the university in implementing the Statement of Purpose.
Assist the university in implementing the long-range institutional and
financial plans.
Assist the School of Nursing in implementing the nursing program in
accordance with state and national accreditation standards.
Perform role in accordance with state and national accreditation
requirements, as well as requirements for the role of the Registered Nurse
by the states of Louisiana and Mississippi.
Maintain an effective working relationship with University personnel,
students, and the community.
Maintain a clean and organized working environment.
Demonstrate exceptional adherence to work schedules.
Demonstrate exceptional adherence to University and School of Nursing
policies and procedures.
Assist supervisor with additional tasks as assigned.
Value and respect each nursing student and faculty member.
Serve as a resource person to provide information related to nursing
education for counselors, students, and other university personnel.
Maintain appropriate records.
Follow the proper chain of command.
Serve as a student advisor regarding academic matters for nursing
students.
Additional duties and responsibilities based on academic rank:
Duties and Responsibilities Based on Academic Rank
Instructor
Teaching
As assigned, routinely facilitate theory and clinical learning for
students enrolled in the William Carey University Nursing program(s).
(Due to WCU multi-campus environment, School of Nursing faculty are
required to routinely travel, and are responsible for ensuring personal
transportation to/from theory and clinical assignments.)
Supervise patient care administered by students including, but not limited
to, all medication administration, treatments, and plans of care.
Evaluate student performance and progress.
Counsel nursing students regarding academic and clinical performance.
Utilize technology to enhance instruction.
Maintain theory and clinical competence in assigned area(s) of teaching
responsibility.
Scholarship
Participate actively and effectively in the department and university,
offering good insights, creative suggestions, and constructive criticisms.
Adheres to state and national accreditation standards
Achieve the minimum of 2 scholarly activities annually. Expectations for
scholarly activities are in accordance with progression in rank.
Service to the University
Participate in a minimum of two (2) recruitment events
Serve on one (1) school of nursing committee and/or university committee
as assigned
Service to the Community
Participates in discussions/presentations/consultations to civic,
professional, or other community groups
Participates at the local level in academic, community, and/or
professional organizations
Participates in health-related activities to benefit the public (e.g.
health fair, continuing education offerings)
Christian Commitment
Consistently reflect Christian integrity and values to colleagues and
students
Participate in spiritual emphases of events of the university
Support the Christian mission of the university
Assistant Professor
Meets criteria at the Instructor level and:
Teaching
Assists in orientation of new faculty
Develops and evaluates new courses
Provides leadership for instructional activities (e.g., courses, levels,
program)
Integrates research findings into course content
Participates in evaluating the curriculum according to state and national
accreditation standards
Scholarship
May include contributing to writing grant proposals
Achieve the minimum of 3 (total) scholarly activities annually.
Expectations for scholarly activities are in accordance with progression
in rank.
Service to the University
Participate in a minimum of 3 (total) recruitment events
Chair a nursing committee and/or serve on a university committee as
assigned
Service to the Community
Participates in discussions/presentations/consultations to civic,
professional, or other community groups
Participates at the local level in academic, community, and/or
professional organizations
Organizes health-related activities to benefit the public (e.g. health
fair, continuing education offerings)
Christian Commitment
Consistently reflect Christian integrity and values to colleagues and
students
Participate in spiritual emphases of events of the university
Support the Christian mission of the university
Associate Professor
Meets criteria at the Assistant Professor level and:
Teaching
Orients new faculty
Participates in curriculum development according to state and national
accreditation standards
Scholarship
May include leading grant writing proposals
Achieve the minimum of 3 (total) scholarly activities annually.
Expectations for scholarly activities are in accordance with progression
in rank.
Service to the University
Participate in a minimum of 4 (total) recruitment events with
responsibility to organize one (1) recruitment event
Chair a nursing committee and/or nursing ad-hoc committee as assigned
Serve on university committee(s) as assigned
Service to the Community
Leads discussions/presentations/consultations to civic, professional, or
other community groups
Leads at the local level in academic, community, and/or professional
organizations
Participates at the national level in academic and/or professional
organizations
Organizes health-related activities to benefit the public (e.g. health
fair, continuing education offerings)
Christian Commitment
Consistently reflect Christian integrity and values to colleagues and
students
Participate in spiritual emphases of events of the university
Support the Christian mission of the university
Professor
Meets criteria at the Associate Professor level and:
Teaching
Mentors new faculty
Leads curriculum development according to state and national accreditation
standards
Scholarship
May include grant writing proposals and conducting a program of research
Achieve the minimum of 4 (total) scholarly activities annually.
Expectations for scholarly activities are in accordance with progression
in rank.
Service to the University
Participate in a minimum of 5 (total) recruitment events with
responsibility to organize one (1) recruitment event
Chair a nursing committee and/or nursing ad-hoc committee
Serve on university committee(s) as assigned
Service to the Community
Leads discussions/presentations/consultations to civic, professional, or
other community groups
Leads at the local level in academic, community, and/or professional
organizations
Leads at the state level in academic, community, and/or professional
organizations
Participates at the national level in academic and/or professional
organizations
Organizes health-related activities to benefit the public (e.g. health
fair, continuing education offerings)
Christian Commitment
Consistently reflect Christian integrity and values to colleagues and
students
Participate in spiritual emphases of events of the university
Support the Christian mission of the university
Required Qualifications:
Current, unencumbered registered nurse license in Mississippi and
Louisiana with no pending legal or State Board of Nursing actions
Evidence of continuing competence in teaching, scholarship, service, and
clinical practice
And;
Required Qualifications
Instructor
Master's degree in the teaching field
Demonstrated commitment to high quality teaching at the university level
and the mission of William Carey University
Assistant Professor
Master's degree in the teaching field with significant teaching or other
acceptable experience
Minimum three (3) years teaching or other acceptable experience
Demonstrated commitment to high quality teaching at the university level
and the mission of William Carey University
Associate Professor
Doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching field, or a master's degree
in the teaching field plus additional graduate study toward the doctorate
amounting to at least 72 semester hours (108 quarter hours) above the
bachelor's degree
Minimum six (6) years teaching or other acceptable experience and a
demonstration of very high quality performance
Demonstrated commitment to high quality teaching at the university level
and the mission of William Carey University
Professor
Doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching field
Minimum eight (8) years teaching or other acceptable experience and a
demonstration of excellent quality performance
Demonstrated commitment to high quality teaching at the university level
and the mission of William Carey University
Preferred Qualifications
Academic preparation – Doctorate in Nursing
Teaching experience – University-level nursing education experience
Physical Demands
Must possess the physical ability to actively facilitate student learning
in the classroom and clinical environment for extended periods of time
(up to 12 hours).
Must possess the physical ability to function in the role of a registered
nurse in the clinical setting. Candidate will need to provide evidence of
a current health assessment verifying physical ability to perform in the
nursing faculty role.
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting, and to use
standard office equipment including a phone, computer, and 10-key
calculator.
Must have vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing
and speech to effectively communicate in person and over the telephone.
Must have the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time (up to
four hours consistently).
Must have strength and agility to assist with patient transfers in the
clinical setting.
Required Application Documents
Please upload the following documents with your application:
Resume/Vitae
Cover Letter
