What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Lecturer of Nursing position at Iona University?
Iona University Department of Nursing invites applications for visiting full time faculty position at the rank of Clinical Lecturer of Nursing to teach in its BS in Nursing accelerated and traditional programs. Applicants should have teaching experience in baccalaureate nursing programs with expertise in leadership and NCLEX preparation. adult medical-surgical acute care area. This position is a one-year position.
The faculty member will be responsible for delivering high quality learning experiences and education for undergraduate nursing students. The faculty member will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, curriculum development, have a record of service activities for the School/University, participate in scholarship activities and work collaboratively with colleagues in the department and across the university. Other responsibilities include preparation of course materials, provide engaging assignments, evaluation of student learning, mentorship to students and contributions to enhance the visibility, impact, and reputation of Iona University.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in nursing
- New York State unencumbered RN License
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in teaching at the collegiate level
- Clinical experience within area of expertise
Preferred Qualifications:
- An earned doctorate in nursing or a related field
- CNE certification
- Recognized scholarly experience as evidenced by academic accomplishments, publications, and service commensurate with the rank of appointment
- Working knowledge of regulations for nursing education
Required Skills/Experience:
- Experience in curriculum development and assessment
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to diversity that contributes to an inclusive working and learning environment
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Outstanding computer skills that include proficiency Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint and ability to quickly learn other software platforms
About Iona University/EEO language
Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science, nursing, and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science; LaPenta School of Business; NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona is widely recognized in prestigious rankings, including The Princeton Review’s 2024 national list of “The Best 389 Colleges” and The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse’s “2024 Best Colleges in America,” which ranked Iona at #66 in the nation overall and #8 in the nation among Catholic schools. Iona's LaPenta School of Business is also accredited AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide.
Iona offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. For more information on our benefits and working at Iona visit the Human Resources section of our website.
Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees and does not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live, and in particular from historically underrepresented groups.
