Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

The purpose of this position is to assist Mercy College in fulfilling its mission by facilitating student acquisition of the required knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for success in the student's chosen career in health sciences.

**$3000 sign-on bonus**

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides teaching, supervision and evaluation of student learning experiences.

• Provides individual advisement and guidance for intellectual and professional development of students.

• Develops, implements and revises course content in a limited subject area.

• Serves as a mentor to new or inexperienced faculty as appropriate.

• Participates in scholarly activities (e.g., grant writing, research, college projects, publications, creative teaching strategies).

• Participates in and seeks out quality improvement opportunities.

• Contributes to policy formation for Mercy College and/or program/course.

• Serves as a liaison between MCHS and other academic institutions to foster collaboration and promote academic partnerships

• Attends recruitment events and represents the Nursing program to prospective students and academic partners

• Facilitates communication and responds to inquiries from potential students regarding program offerings, admissions, and academic expectations.

• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Master’s degree in Nursing.

• Two years’ experience in academic teaching or professional experience.

• Valid and current Iowa Nursing License.

• Demonstrated ability in managing, leading or training others.

• Demonstrated ability to utilize appropriate, varied and innovative classroom/clinical/field teaching strategies.

• Demonstrated experience in project development and management.

• Excellent relationship building skills.

• Doctorate preferred.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.