University of Maryland, Baltimore
Assistant Professor/School of Nursing, Director of Legal Affairs
University of Maryland, Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
The University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) seeks applicants for a full-time
Assistant Professor and Director of Legal Affairs
(classified as a faculty position).The Assistant Professor and Director of Legal Affairs reports to the Dean of the School and works with University of Maryland Baltimore’s (UMB) University Counsel to handle legal matters occurring in the normal operation of a school of nursing with over 2,000 students and 25 academic and certificate programs.
Job Responsibilities:
Serve as a liaison to the Office of University Counsel related to the legal affairs of the school.
Support the education mission of the school through the development and maintenance/management of student clinical placements and agreements with health care facilities and practices in Maryland and adjacent jurisdictions.
Develop and revise articulation agreements UMSON maintains with Maryland community colleges and universities.
Serve as UMSON liaison to UMB’s Office of Educational Support and Disability Services and to the Office of Academic Affairs for all student disability or religious accommodation requests.
Develop and revise the templates for the professional services agreements through which UMSON faculty are “leased” to health care organizations to provide patient care while precepting students.
Review pending legislation in the Maryland General Assembly during the January through April sessions.
Monitor and respond to activities of the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON).
Coordinate distribution of student liability insurance certificates to clinical facilities.
Serve as UMSON’s point of contact to the Office of University Counsel and/or Office of Attorney General related to UMSON’s involvement in any legal proceedings.
Serve as UMSON’s point of contact to the UMB Office of Accountability and Compliance on student-related matters.
Educate faculty and staff on policies related to intellectual property and FERPA.
Educate faculty on curricular matters impacting fairness and due process.
Support the review and recognition of preceptors to whom the school’s students are assigned for practicum education.
Fulfill faculty teaching responsibilities in for-credit and professional education programs.
Serve on UMB administrative committees or workgroups on behalf of UMSON.
Qualifications
Education:
Baccalaureate in Nursing or master’s degree in nursing
Preferred Education: Juris Doctorate from an ABA approved law school
Experience:
Minimum two (2) years of experience in nursing working in a health care facility
Preferred Experience: At least one (1) year in nursing education preferred.
Licensure:
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in a US state, territory, or the District of Columbia
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Maryland or a Compact State preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong organizational skills and the ability to establish priorities and meet internal and external deadlines.
Excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills.
Ability to work as an effective and collaborative team member in an interdisciplinary academic community.
Ability to adapt policies and practices to changing legal requirements.
Ability to apply critical thinking skills to anticipate challenges and propose solutions.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive and professional orientation.
Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values.
This is a School of Nursing faculty, non-tenure track, 12-month appointment. School of Nursing faculty appointments are long-term, renewable contracts and are eligible for promotion.
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience.
The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer.
If you need reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact us at HRJobs@umaryland.edu.
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Assistant Professor and Director of Legal Affairs
(classified as a faculty position).The Assistant Professor and Director of Legal Affairs reports to the Dean of the School and works with University of Maryland Baltimore’s (UMB) University Counsel to handle legal matters occurring in the normal operation of a school of nursing with over 2,000 students and 25 academic and certificate programs.
Job Responsibilities:
Serve as a liaison to the Office of University Counsel related to the legal affairs of the school.
Support the education mission of the school through the development and maintenance/management of student clinical placements and agreements with health care facilities and practices in Maryland and adjacent jurisdictions.
Develop and revise articulation agreements UMSON maintains with Maryland community colleges and universities.
Serve as UMSON liaison to UMB’s Office of Educational Support and Disability Services and to the Office of Academic Affairs for all student disability or religious accommodation requests.
Develop and revise the templates for the professional services agreements through which UMSON faculty are “leased” to health care organizations to provide patient care while precepting students.
Review pending legislation in the Maryland General Assembly during the January through April sessions.
Monitor and respond to activities of the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON).
Coordinate distribution of student liability insurance certificates to clinical facilities.
Serve as UMSON’s point of contact to the Office of University Counsel and/or Office of Attorney General related to UMSON’s involvement in any legal proceedings.
Serve as UMSON’s point of contact to the UMB Office of Accountability and Compliance on student-related matters.
Educate faculty and staff on policies related to intellectual property and FERPA.
Educate faculty on curricular matters impacting fairness and due process.
Support the review and recognition of preceptors to whom the school’s students are assigned for practicum education.
Fulfill faculty teaching responsibilities in for-credit and professional education programs.
Serve on UMB administrative committees or workgroups on behalf of UMSON.
Qualifications
Education:
Baccalaureate in Nursing or master’s degree in nursing
Preferred Education: Juris Doctorate from an ABA approved law school
Experience:
Minimum two (2) years of experience in nursing working in a health care facility
Preferred Experience: At least one (1) year in nursing education preferred.
Licensure:
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in a US state, territory, or the District of Columbia
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Maryland or a Compact State preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong organizational skills and the ability to establish priorities and meet internal and external deadlines.
Excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills.
Ability to work as an effective and collaborative team member in an interdisciplinary academic community.
Ability to adapt policies and practices to changing legal requirements.
Ability to apply critical thinking skills to anticipate challenges and propose solutions.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive and professional orientation.
Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values.
This is a School of Nursing faculty, non-tenure track, 12-month appointment. School of Nursing faculty appointments are long-term, renewable contracts and are eligible for promotion.
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience.
The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer.
If you need reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact us at HRJobs@umaryland.edu.
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