Faculty - Foundations Lab/Clinical - College of Nursing - Grand Canyon University
Lake Mary, FL 32746
About the Job
Grand Canyon University! One of Arizonas leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. We are launching an Accelerated BSN program in Albuquerque Jan 2025 and seeking nurse educators - join us!
Are you looking to shape the nurses of the future? Have you always thought about teaching? Are you prepared to pass on your knowledge to the next generation of Nurses and Healthcare professionals? We may have the opportunity you have been looking for.
The College of Nursing and Healthcare Professionals at GCU will launch a 16-month ABSN program with it's first cohort Jan 2025. In preparation for the launch, we are seeking a Foundations Lab/Clinical Instructor. As a full-time Foundations Lab/Clinical Nursing Faculty Member, you will provide lab/clinical program instruction incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge technologies, and other industry trends reflecting advancements in your discipline. If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, wed like to hear from you. We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of our academic community.
Target Hire: November 4, 2024
Location: 605 Crescent Executive Ct, Lake Mary FL
Schedule: Onsite Monday thru Friday 7:30am-4:30pm
Benefits: Full benefits portfolio including tuition package
Program Launch: January, 2025
What you will do:
- Reinforce didactic content and teach in the context of the clinical and lab application of knowledge and skills related to pre licensure Nursing.
- Collaborates with content area faculty to provide expert evaluation and documentation of student progress toward clinical and lab objectives.
- Participate in grading written and Clinical/Lab performance check-offs.
- Preserve lines of communication with program faculty and director including attendance in select faculty meetings.
- Remain current with new trends and development in the specific field of nursing practice
- Maintain compliance with requirements for program accreditation.
- Uphold the tenets of nursing as a holistic profession as well as the pillars of the University.
- Requires travel to student clinical sites to directly observe student performance
What you will need:
- Masters Degree in Nursing (MSN) required.
- Unencumbered FL RN license
- Minimum of 2 years work experience in medical/surgical, long term care, and/or skilled nursing.
- Prior teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.
- Evidence of involvement in ones professional area (e.g., membership in professional organizations, presentations, research, and/or publications).
- Must successfully pass a drug test.
- Excellent communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with students and preceptors.
- Participation in and/or support of the university program in all areas including an evident congruence with the philosophy and direction of the institution, and service to the community.
- Provide a positive example to students by supporting the Universitys Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.
Why work at GCU:
- Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan
- Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
- Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
- We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program
