Lecturer of Nursing

Position Details

Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IUPUC Health Sciences Position Summary

IUPUC is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity but whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty.

IUPUC—Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus—has delivered high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs aligned with regional needs since 1970. IUPUC is located in Columbus, Indiana, and enrolls between 1,500 and 1,800 students annually. Enjoy interacting with students, faculty, and staff who are committed to making a difference in the future of our region. Become part of an exciting opportunity to help grow our nursing program.

A Nursing faculty appointment at the rank of Lecturer is available August 1, 2023, in the Division of Health Sciences at IUPUC. This position is a non- tenure track ten-month teaching faculty appointment with primary responsibilities of teaching, and research and service that supports teaching. The initial appointment will be for three years with opportunity for annual reappointments. The Lecturer is responsible for teaching clinical and/or didactic courses in the undergraduate program and other courses as appropriate. Specific functions and assignments are outlined by Department Chairperson, Campus Dean/Director, or Course Leader. Responsibilities include teaching nursing students in accordance with area of graduate preparation and/or professional experience; evaluating students in accordance to the course competencies and requirements; assuming Course Leader responsibilities as needed; participating in university and/or community service in support of teaching; mentoring new faculty members as needed; and participating in professional development.

IUPUC is a growing institution with high potential. A strong collaborative partnership among Ivy Tech Community College, Purdue Polytechnic, and IUPUC exists and is expected to be enriched. The Columbus Learning Center incorporates resources from IUPUC, Ivy Tech Community College, and Purdue Polytechnic to provide a focal point for community learning. This partnership is the result of a community initiative to expand postsecondary degree and professional development opportunities for the local workforce, resulting in a seamless continuation of educational opportunities for area residents.

IUPUC is located one hour south of Indianapolis, 1-1/4 hours from Louisville, and 1-1/2 hours from Cincinnati. Columbus is known for its world class architecture, wonderful programs for young children, many parks, excellent philharmonic orchestra, and people trails.

BENEFITS : Indiana University is committed to offering benefits that deliver the highest quality and value. Plans funded by IU include Medical Insurance (included prescription and vision coverage), Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account (HAS); Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Base Retirement Plan (IU contributes amount equal to 10% of base salary each pay period which is subject to three-year cliff vesting requirement); Basic Group Life Insurance; Paid Time Off (as explained below); and IU Tuition Benefit for employee, spouse, and qualifying dependents. Voluntary Plans Funded by the Employee include Supplemental Retirement Plans, Long Term Disability, Supplemental Life Insurance, Supplemental Dependent Life Insurance, Supplemental Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D); and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA – including Healthcare FSA & Dependent Care FSA).

Lecturers are entitled to 3 weeks informal sick leave, and medical leave 3-6 weeks (fully paid) plus 9 weeks half paid for serious medical leave for their own medical needs, per calendar year, when appropriately documented. Lecturers are also entitled to Family Formation leave of 12 weeks fully paid; family support leave 12 weeks fully paid (with maximum of 2 family formation or family support leaves per 5 years; with 1 semester in-between).

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Basic Qualifications

Master's degree in nursing and two years of current clinical experience. Candidates must be eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Indiana.

Department Contact for Questions

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Paige McDaniel, Interim Division Head for the Division of Health Sciences at IUPUC at [email protected]. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled and departmental needs are met.

Additional Qualifications

Teaching experience is preferred. Clinical teaching assignments may be in healthcare settings such as area hospitals therefore recent clinical experience in the area of teaching responsibilities is preferred.

Salary and Rank Special Instructions

Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit an Online Application, Cover Letter, Curriculum Vita, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, and List of Professional References (3 minimum) via the following link: https: // indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/18086.

For Best Consideration Date 06/30/2023 Expected Start Date 08/01/2023 OAA # IU-100387-2023

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