Asst. Professor - Nursing jobs in Rockford, IL

Working Position Title Clinical Assistant Professor, Nursing (34594)
Classification Title Clinical Assistant Professor
Position Number 00034594
Posting Date 01/22/2024
Closing Date
Priority Review Date 02/18/2024
Business Unit Description Faculty
Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time
FTE 1.00
Position Status Regular
FLSA Exempt
Job Code 2220
Union Representation Non-Union
Union Code N/A
Unit/Department Nursing
College/Unit College-Hlth & Human Sci Dean
Division Academic Division
Location NS 190
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page https://www.chhs.niu.edu/nursing/index.shtml

Overview
Position Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and implement clinical/internship training and didactic courses to nursing students in person and online with a student success mindset.
• Contribute positively to committee service within the university (i.e., program, department, college, and university levels) and profession.
• Maintaining clinical expertise.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Academic or practice nursing doctorate.
• Applicants who are dissertation candidates (ABD) or Doctor of Nursing Practice candidates will be considered. A contract is contingent on completion of a doctorate degree.
• Experience in clinical practice within past five years.
• Active unrestricted advanced practice registered nurse license in the state of Illinois.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to educate nursing students in clinical, laboratory, and classroom settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge in evidence-based practice.
• Ability and willingness to contribute to meeting the program's clinical training and didactic instructional needs.
• Understanding of and experience with curriculum content, design, and evaluation.
• Employing strategies to promote and support professional development.
• Strong oral, written, visual, and electronic communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and conflict management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact in a positive manner with diverse faculty, staff, patients, students, and clinicians, as well as with people of varying economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Contribute to promoting a collegial environment in which faculty support each other and their students.
• The candidate must follow NIU's immunization policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience, especially supervising clinical education and teaching graduate students.
• Experience providing care to diverse populations.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a record of professional service, research, and experience developing grants for programming.
• Expertise in psychiatric/mental health, addiction medicine/substance use disorders is preferred.
• History of engagement and service to the profession at the local, state, or national level.
• Desire to make NIU their long-term home.

Physical Demands Summary

Anticipated Appointment Start Date August 16, 2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Percent of Staff Year 0.75
Standard Hours Per Week 37.50
Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications; NIU offers a robust benefits package.
Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range See above
Earn Type Salary

Application Procedure

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter
• Licensure information (state of Illinois APRN/RN licensure must be provided)
• List of three professional references
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)

Special Instructions
Quick Link to Applicant https://employment.niu.edu/postings/76113
Is Background Check Required Yes
EEO Statement Summary

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560

Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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