Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Nursing, Mental Health - Concordia University - Irvine Ca

ROLE: This position is responsible for classroom and clinical instructions and various activities related to the education of nursing students. The full-time position requires a ten or twelve-month contract. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

The faculty member will:

Classroom Responsibilities:

• Complies with all rules and regulations for CUI faculty (see University Policies and University Faculty Handbook).
• Develops and revises course syllabi and handouts.
• Verifies Banner list and student enrollment.
• Utilizes audio visuals that enhance student learning.
• Is responsible for advising students regarding course work and progress.
• Provides written or verbal feedback on students learning assignments.
• Participates in yearly evaluations in order to maintain teaching effectiveness and program outcome evaluation.
• Maintains records related to student grades, advisement and student progress.
• Takes responsibility for orienting self to CUI, policies and procedures.
• Actively participates in the Department of Nursing Committees and other campus committees as assigned.
• Assists in orientation and mentoring of new faculty members.
• Participates in professional and community activities and organizations.
• Follows the grading policy of the Nursing Department.
• Monitors the maintenance of the physical properties assigned to the Department such as the nursing skills lab equipment, the nursing offices, and computers.
• Assist in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours for students.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Communication with Clinical Coordinator and Course Coordinator for facility orientation.
• Understands CUI's student policies and procedures for clinical performance and clinical site requirements.
• Verifies Banner list and student enrollment.
• Orients self and students to each clinical site.
• Maintains communications with clinical agencies and the agency health care team.
• Updates self on clinical practice and knowledge.
• Plans students learning assignment in the clinical setting.
• Communicates with students throughout the clinical learning experience and focuses on each student during pre and post conference.
• Evaluates each student's clinical performance and apprises student of progress.
• Completes midterm and final student evaluations.
• Reviews theory content that student is currently studying.
• Evaluates student's written or verbal plan of care.
• Communicates clearly with the health care team members the responsibilities of the nursing students for the clinical day.
• Evaluates and grades all assigned clinical projects, papers, or presentations.
• Communicates with the clinical coordinator and course coordinator any student concerns or questions.
• Provides frequent feedback to students on their clinical performance with weekly clinical notes.
• Evaluate clinical facility at the end of the semester.
• Participate in division, school, and plenary faculty meetings.
• Participate in and support campus life and activities.
• Attend faculty and athletic training conferences and workshops in order to keep current in the field.
  • Be assigned university load weight each year according to the term of contract.
  • Other duties as may be assigned from time to time

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a clear and current license to practice as a RN in the state of California.
• Must have a Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctorate in Nursing.
• Expertise in the area of Psychiatric Mental Health nursing
• Must be approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing prior to assuming teaching responsibilities in pre-licensure courses.
• Must have a minimum of 1 years' experience as a staff nurse.
• Previous teaching in an A.D.N. or BSN program is preferred.
• Must have current knowledge and experience (within 5 years) to teach within an area of specialized nursing.
• Must maintain a current CPR card.
• Complete a background check.