Assistant Professor of Nursing, Medical- Surgical and NCLEX Success Coach
On-siteLatrobe, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Teach undergraduate and graduate nursing courses with a primary focus on medical-surgical nursing, population health, and community health in classroom, clinical, and simulation settings. Develop and revise curriculum to align with evidence-based practice and accreditation standards, while supervising and evaluating students in clinical placements and skills labs. Lead a coordinated, data-driven NCLEX success strategy by overseeing ATI integration, standardizing testing and remediation processes, and delivering targeted preparation for senior BSN and Year 2 DE-MSN students. Monitor student performance data to identify trends and provide individualized coaching for at-risk students. Engage in scholarly activities including research and presentations, and participate in departmental committees for program assessment and accreditation. Maintain active professional practice to stay current in medical-surgical nursing.
Required Qualifications
- Current (unencumbered) license as a Registered Nurse and/or APRN in the state of Pennsylvania
- National certification upon hire or within 2 years of eligibility
- Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the college or university level (classroom, clinical, and/or simulation)
- Proven leadership skills with demonstrated ability to manage projects and advise students and faculty
- Exceptional organizational ability with great attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- An earned doctorate in nursing or current enrollment in a doctoral program
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical nursing practice
- A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in an academic setting or healthcare institution working with clinical disciplines (nursing, medicine, pharmacy, and/or other health-related fields, etc.)
- Ability to lift and move lab equipment, mannequins, and other training models
- All positions require the incumbent to be able to fully embrace the unique mission and identity of the College as a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts and sciences institution
- Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and clearances
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with curriculum development, simulation pedagogy, and/or innovative teaching strategies
- Evidence of scholarly productivity or potential for research
- Familiarity with accreditation standards (e.g., CCNE) and program assessment
- Experience with NCLEX success program (e.g., ATI)
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