Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Nursing and Chair - Hempstead, United States - Hofstra University

Description

Position Information

About Hofstra

At Hofstra University, intellectual curiosity is not just aspirational - it is central to how we engage on a daily basis. Hofstra faculty work within a diverse scholarly community committed to student success, intellectual discovery, free inquiry, inclusivity, and collaboration.

Enrolling more than 10,000 students, Hofstra offers students an array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs spanning the arts, humanities, sciences, business, engineering, law, health care, communications, and more.

Our accomplished faculty collaborate with students to explore interdisciplinary questions and produce innovative research that lays the foundation for future personal and professional success. With a beautiful campus in Hempstead, NY, Hofstra's location seamlessly merges the tranquility of coastal suburban living with the boundless opportunities of nearby New York City.

Hofstra University seeks candidates who will contribute to a supportive climate for students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

Position Title

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Nursing and Chair

Position Number

897077

School/Division

School of Nursing

Department

Full-Time or Part-Time

Full-Time

Description

The Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies is seeking applications for an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Nursing who will also serve as the Chair of Graduate and Undergraduate Nursing for a minimum of the first 3 years of appointment, subject to renewal. The Doctor of Nursing Practice and Master of Science programs with a major in nursing have three tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). The Bachelor of Science program with a major in nursing began in fall 2021. The School also offers a Master of Science in Cardiovascular Sciences and Perfusion Medicine.

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide instruction to Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Nursing Practice students in Nursing and Cardiovascular Sciences and Perfusion Medicine
• Demonstrate competence in teaching
• Create innovative curricula utilizing experiential pedagogies and adult learning theory
• Engage in community service above and beyond faculty requirements
• Engage in lifelong learning as evidenced by participation in professional and faculty development
• Evidence of progressive participation and leadership of national/international professional organizations
• Maintain clinical/professional experience in the field of accreditation of undergraduate and graduate-level programs, namely Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and Accreditation Committee-Perfusion Education (AC-PE)

Chair Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Recommend to the Dean the appointment with initial rank, reappointment, promotion, and tenure of the department faculty in concert and cooperation with department faculty
• Recommend initial compensation level, and subsequent adjustments of compensation for the department faculty
• Help the department faculty achieve high levels of professional competence and scholarship
• Maintain department faculty personnel records
• Be responsible for administrative details of the department (e.g., scheduling, registration, advising, grading, reports, budget, equipment, recommending books for the Library, ordering departmental texts, informing the faculty of University regulations and official notices, supervising clerical, secretarial, and support staff).
• Promote the effectiveness and quality of instruction
• Be responsible for evaluation of the department faculty
• Promote the effective integration of curriculum in the department
• Maintain liaison between the department's faculty and students on the one hand, and the Dean on the other
• Advise the Dean regarding the state of the department, including its needs, its activities, and its future plans
• Survey and evaluate trends in the academic discipline so as to maintain and improve the quality of the department curriculum and teaching methodology

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a doctoral degree in nursing or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in teaching at the collegiate level required
• Minimum of 7 years of clinical experience required
• Experience with Simulation
• Experience teaching Undergraduate fundamentals and med-surg
• Excellent communication, organizational, teaching, leadership, and time management skills
• Outstanding computer skills are a must and include proficiency in Blackboard, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in an educational environment

Preferred Quals Summary

• Peer reviewed national/international presentations; publications preferred

Special Instructions

Please upload the following with your application for consideration:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae

• Evidence of effectiveness as an educator

• Address and phone number of three professional references

Inquiries should be directed to:

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

Deadline

Open until filled

Tenure Track

Yes

Date Posted

03/07/2024

EEO Statement

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

Salary/Salary Range

$120,000-$160,000 inclusive of chair stipend

Additional Information

Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.

*Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.

Documents needed to apply

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae

References

Cover Letter

Evidence of Effectiveness as an Educator

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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