Assistant Director of Nursing - Gallup, United States - The University of New Mexico

Description

Assistant Director of Nursing

Posting Number

req27764
Employment Type

Faculty
Faculty Type

Tenure/Tenure-Track
Hiring Department

Gallup Branch
Academic Location

Gallup Branch
Campus

Gallup
Benefits Eligible

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Position Summary

This
position is for the University of New Mexico-Gallup Branch located in Gallup,
NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM.
The University of New Mexico-Gallup invites applications for a twelve
(12) month fiscal year position, tenure-track to serve as an Assistant
Professor/Assistant Director of Nursing within the Education, Health &
Human Services Division. We are one of
four branch community colleges of the University of New Mexico and serve
approximately 2200 students. Located in
Gallup NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, UNM-Gallup is situated
in the Four Corners region and near the Navajo Nation, Zuni Pueblo and Hopi
Reservation. The city of Gallup has a
population of 22,000 and the surrounding areas provide an abundance of outdoor
recreational activities, various museums and extraordinary cultural vibrancy,
while maintaining a small-town feel.

UNM-Gallup serves a hugely diverse student population with 100+ full
time and part-time faculty members. We
are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission offering Associate
degrees, selected Bachelor's degrees, Career Technical Education certificate
programs, and adult basic education (ABE/GED), workforce training and personal
enrichment courses. UNM-Gallup serves
multiple high school populations including McKinley Academy, Middle College
High School and the Center for Career and Technical Education.

It is an exciting time to join our faculty as we are expanding our
programs, engaging with our community, establishing multiple endowments and grant opportunities
while hiring a substantial cohort of new faculty. Assistant Professors at UNM-G have career
advancement opportunities that are outlined in the UNM Faculty Handbook and
faculty union collective bargaining agreement.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a 9 credit hour (CH)
course load along with the equivalent of 6 CH of administrative duties load in
the area of Nursing, assist and support the Director of Nursing in developing,
implementing, and evaluating the UNM-Gallup nursing program, maintain an active
scholarship/service record (as defined by the UA-UNM CBA), participate in
monthly Division meetings and execute other relevant duties as agreed upon in
conjunction with the division chair in an annual faculty-chair agreement. Success
in this position results in efficient and effective instruction for students
and compliance with accreditation standards. In addition, the successful candidate will be
expected to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
through actively practicing inclusive behavior and proactively managing bias. The
successful candidate must be prepared to work on varied instructional and
management responsibilities. Strict regulations and the variety of tasks to be
managed contribute to the complexity of the position.

Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Nursing.
Unrestricted, current RN licensure in New Mexico.
Two or more years of clinical nursing experience.


Preferred Qualifications:
Degree of coursework in Education.
Demonstrated teaching experience at a branch/community college or similar institution.
Minimum of one year experience supervising employees.
Demonstrated ability to work with groups in a collaborative atmosphere.
A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted.

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please
visit UNMJobs

to submit an application.

To apply, please attach the following required materials to your online application via UNMJobs )

• A letter of interest
• A current Curriculum Vitae
• Graduate Transcripts
• Teaching Philosophy
• Diversity Statement

Three professional references:
name, title, email, phone number
Each of these MUST be uploaded for applicant consideration.

Finalists selected for an on-campus interview will be expected to give a teaching demonstration (approximately 20 minutes) to the division faculty on a relevant subject of their choosing.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For Best Consideration

For best consideration, please apply by 1/5/2024. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.

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