Western University of Health Sciences
Assistant Professor
Western University of Health Sciences, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
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link.As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture.At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of WesternU. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others.Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference.Position Title
Position Control Number: F02158Type of Position
FacultyPosition Status
Full-timeCampus
Western University Campus-Pomona, CAPosition Location
CaliforniaDepartment
1802-College of Graduate NursingJob Summary
Serve as a member of the faculty for the College of Graduate Nursing. This grant-funded faculty member will work with the WU-FAR 9 nurse education training program for clinical nursing faculty and preceptors. The faculty member will also teach in the CGN programs, conduct scholarly and research activities in areas of expertise, provide institutional and community service, participate in College committees and activities, and maintain professional competency.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities:Expertise and knowledge of entry-level nursing and advanced practice nursing.Ability to design, implement and evaluate courses, lectures and seminars and evaluate student achievement.Knowledge of distance learning principles and pedagogy of adult learning.Ability to communicate with a variety of health professionals that contribute to the clinical/didactic education of nursing students.Work effectively with colleagues, staff and administration to advance the mission of the institution.Demonstrate basic computer literacy and skills in emerging teaching technologies. Willingness to remain flexible and adapt to the changing technological advancements associated with a web-based curriculum.Required Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Must possess a Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution. A doctorate in Nursing or related field is preferred.LICENSURE:
Must possess a current California RN license.EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of (1) year experience in higher education or nursing administration (as program director, department chair, etc.) and one year of full-time teaching experience in Nursing. BRN approved for teaching in a required subject area.Preferred Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
Teaching
Teach in the WesternU-Faculty Academy Region 9 partnership project to educate clinical nursing faculty, clinical educators, and preceptors throughout the Western US. As a member of the Faculty Academy, network with the primary clinical and community partners to deliver the curriculum to 208 nursing schools and clinical partners.Teach in the CGN programs with a teaching load appropriate to the balance of other job functions. Teaching assignments vary each semester.Advise and guide students to achieve success as clinical educators and preceptors and in new nursing roles.Teach in other WesternU programs to promote interdisciplinary education.Service
Attend and participate in college and university functions such as Commencement, Convocation, White Coat, etc.Participate in institutional and college activities and decision-making which may include:Curriculum development or evaluation.CGN and University committees.Formal and informal faculty development programs.Annual revisions of the Student and Clinical handbooks.Maintain clinical competency in area of specialty.Scholarship
Participate in academic support activities such as conferences, seminars, student recruiting, etc.Develop a program of research or evidence-based practice. Contribute one piece of scholarship per academic year.Participate in the CGN Mentorship Program.Complete other duties as assigned by the Dean of the College of Graduate Nursing.Work Schedule
Hybrid work hours. On campus two days a week. 0.75 FTE / 30 hours per week.Benefits
We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable.We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally:Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success.Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment.Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community.As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences.WesternU’s core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do.We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people!Expected Pay Scale
Minimum:
$69,000.00Maximum:
$73,000.00Physical Demands
Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? YesThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to operate a PC in the performance of job duties, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and reach with hands and arms, and occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.Describe Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Duties are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is typically low to moderate.Posting Information
Posting Number:
F00655Posting Date:
01/29/2024Close Date:
Open Until FilledConditions of Employment - Background Check
To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non-completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position.Pay Transparency Act
Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications.Equal Opportunity Statement (EEO)
It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time.Required Documents
ResumeOptional Documents
Cover LetterCurriculum VitaeLetter of Recommendation #1Letter of Recommendation #2Letter of Recommendation #3Additional Applicant DocumentSupplemental Questions
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link.As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture.At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of WesternU. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others.Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference.Position Title
Position Control Number: F02158Type of Position
FacultyPosition Status
Full-timeCampus
Western University Campus-Pomona, CAPosition Location
CaliforniaDepartment
1802-College of Graduate NursingJob Summary
Serve as a member of the faculty for the College of Graduate Nursing. This grant-funded faculty member will work with the WU-FAR 9 nurse education training program for clinical nursing faculty and preceptors. The faculty member will also teach in the CGN programs, conduct scholarly and research activities in areas of expertise, provide institutional and community service, participate in College committees and activities, and maintain professional competency.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities:Expertise and knowledge of entry-level nursing and advanced practice nursing.Ability to design, implement and evaluate courses, lectures and seminars and evaluate student achievement.Knowledge of distance learning principles and pedagogy of adult learning.Ability to communicate with a variety of health professionals that contribute to the clinical/didactic education of nursing students.Work effectively with colleagues, staff and administration to advance the mission of the institution.Demonstrate basic computer literacy and skills in emerging teaching technologies. Willingness to remain flexible and adapt to the changing technological advancements associated with a web-based curriculum.Required Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Must possess a Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution. A doctorate in Nursing or related field is preferred.LICENSURE:
Must possess a current California RN license.EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of (1) year experience in higher education or nursing administration (as program director, department chair, etc.) and one year of full-time teaching experience in Nursing. BRN approved for teaching in a required subject area.Preferred Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
Teaching
Teach in the WesternU-Faculty Academy Region 9 partnership project to educate clinical nursing faculty, clinical educators, and preceptors throughout the Western US. As a member of the Faculty Academy, network with the primary clinical and community partners to deliver the curriculum to 208 nursing schools and clinical partners.Teach in the CGN programs with a teaching load appropriate to the balance of other job functions. Teaching assignments vary each semester.Advise and guide students to achieve success as clinical educators and preceptors and in new nursing roles.Teach in other WesternU programs to promote interdisciplinary education.Service
Attend and participate in college and university functions such as Commencement, Convocation, White Coat, etc.Participate in institutional and college activities and decision-making which may include:Curriculum development or evaluation.CGN and University committees.Formal and informal faculty development programs.Annual revisions of the Student and Clinical handbooks.Maintain clinical competency in area of specialty.Scholarship
Participate in academic support activities such as conferences, seminars, student recruiting, etc.Develop a program of research or evidence-based practice. Contribute one piece of scholarship per academic year.Participate in the CGN Mentorship Program.Complete other duties as assigned by the Dean of the College of Graduate Nursing.Work Schedule
Hybrid work hours. On campus two days a week. 0.75 FTE / 30 hours per week.Benefits
We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable.We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally:Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success.Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment.Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community.As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences.WesternU’s core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do.We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people!Expected Pay Scale
Minimum:
$69,000.00Maximum:
$73,000.00Physical Demands
Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? YesThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to operate a PC in the performance of job duties, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and reach with hands and arms, and occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.Describe Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Duties are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is typically low to moderate.Posting Information
Posting Number:
F00655Posting Date:
01/29/2024Close Date:
Open Until FilledConditions of Employment - Background Check
To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non-completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position.Pay Transparency Act
Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications.Equal Opportunity Statement (EEO)
It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time.Required Documents
ResumeOptional Documents
Cover LetterCurriculum VitaeLetter of Recommendation #1Letter of Recommendation #2Letter of Recommendation #3Additional Applicant DocumentSupplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Please provide the name of the website, individual, or organization. (Open Ended Question)
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