Professor - Nursing jobs in La Crosse, WI

Viterbo University invites applications for a part-time, 9-month, faculty position, to teach in its graduate nursing program. This position works collaboratively with the Graduate Program Director in the instruction and supervision of graduate nursing students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

General

• Demonstrates a commitment to the philosophy, mission, and vision of Viterbo University and the School of Nursing (SoN)
• Implements the policies of the Graduate Program, SoN, and the University
• Participates in SoN program assessment evaluation processes
• Participates in graduate student advising activities
• Demonstrates collaborative relationships with the internal and external communities of interest
• Assists with recruitment and retention of qualified graduate students
• Provides oversight for adjunct faculty

Teaching

• Creates a classroom environment where students feel comfortable participating and learning
• Accepts accountability for facilitating effective teaching/learning activities in the classroom, online, and at practicum sites.
• Prepares content and syllabi for assigned courses according to the curricular plan and graduate student learning outcomes
• Demonstrates expertise in developing, conducting, and evaluating essential graduate level learning experiences within the classroom and practicum settings
• Conducts course assessment activities to evaluate and enhance student learning
• Makes recommendations for resource acquisitions
• Assists in preparation of class and online schedules
• Guides students in conducting/completing scholarly projects.
• Prepares students to meet eligibility requirements and success on NCLEX/Certification examinations
• Provides input into development of new programming, along with evaluation and revision of current curricula and plans of study

Service

• Shares talents as a resource person/mentor to colleagues and/or students
• Participates in Graduate Program, SoN, and University committees
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement/accreditation activities
• Engages in community and University service activities
• Participates in local, state, and national professional organizations
• Participates in professional activities of the SoN and University
• Scholarship/Scholarly work
• Participates in scholarship using Boyer's Model: Teaching, Service, and Scholarship
• Participates in continuing and formal educational opportunities
• Engages in securing and supporting grants
• Attends regional and national professional conferences
• Carries out other responsibilities as delegated or assigned

General Requirements/Qualifications: Meets the requirements for faculty for Viterbo University, for graduate faculty for the School of Nursing (SON), for the WI Board of Nursing, and for national accrediting bodies. Including, but not limited to the following:

• Master's degree in Nursing required; Doctorate (or doctorate in progress) required for teaching doctoral level courses
• Valid nursing license in Wisconsin and practicing state (if other than Wisconsin)
• Valid nurse practitioner certification/license for each state faculty may be overseeing nurse practitioner students in clinical rotations
• Microsoft Office 365 and Zoom/Teams proficiency preferred
• Excellent written and/or oral communication skills required
• Excellent organizational skills required
• Other requirements for Viterbo University graduate faculty
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. Viterbo University is unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of the Employment Visa.

Specific Requirements/Qualifications for Nurse Practitioner Faculty

• National certification in population-focused area of practice if providing oversight of track
• Maintains a clinical practice if teaching clinical components

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is expected to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.

To Apply: Please complete the online employment application form and upload a letter of interest, CV/resume, and three professional references.

Review of Application: The review of applications will start end of March and be ongoing until the position is filled.

Position Benefits:

• Retirement plan - with 5% match after 1 year and 1,000 hours worked,
• Earned sick days
• Tuition remission/exchange - Spouse, and dependent children seeking their undergraduate degree. Employee seeking undergraduate courses and/or Master's degree.

About the University: Viterbo University is a Catholic, Franciscan, liberal arts institution with an enrollment of nearly 3,000 students. Viterbo is located in scenic La Crosse, Wisconsin, which has been rated as one of the top places to live in the US. The region features an attractive cost of living, beautiful bluffs and coulees, three major rivers including the Mississippi River, world-class health care and education systems, and easy access to major cities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement: At Viterbo University, we value our inclusive climate and understand that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. We translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, constituencies, and those who will help us advance our diversity and inclusion initiatives aimed at creating a university that values student, staff, and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Viterbo University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, encourages nominations and candidacy of historically underrepresented groups, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Viterbo University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages nominations and candidacy of historically underrepresented groups.