OB Nurse Faculty
Company: West Coast University
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
SUMMARY: Reporting directly to the Campus Dean and/or Program
Chair, the Instructor I, Nursing (Undergraduate) supports the
University in fulfillment of its mission, purpose and goals.
Focuses extensively on facilitating student learning associated
with prescribed course and program learning outcomes. Provides
professional leadership and support, and serves as an educator,
role model, mentor and facilitator. Creates an educational
environment which fosters innovation, responsiveness, and
accountability. Provides program-specific expertise and is actively
engaged in relevant department initiatives. Supports University,
Campus, and/or departmental goals in order to assure compliance
with programmatic accreditation and/or licensure, internal
consistency, and graduate outcomes that meet student learning,
workplace and placement expectations. Actively and substantively
participates in assessment of student learning activities to
maximize the potential for students to learn what is necessary to
meet prescribed outcomes. Vigorously upholds a culture of academic
integrity. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Every effort
has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.
However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only
duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific
statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the
work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the
position.) INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Fulfills assigned
teaching load. Participates in and contributes to assessment
activities of courses/curriculum and program via a continuous
improvement plan as set forth by the University. Regularly
contributes to improvement of class materials and syllabi within
prescribed shared governance culture. Utilizes a variety of
teaching methodologies to instruct students, always with intent to
facilitate observable evidence of student fulfillment of prescribed
learning outcomes. . Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching, the
teaching/learning process and for individual students. Keeps
regular approved office hours (for full-time faculty and/or course
directors). Follows established University protocols for providing
timely feedback and/or academic advising (student Letters of
Concern, etc.). Capable of competence in teaching skills as
demonstrated by: --- student evaluations --- peer evaluations, if
assigned --- self-evaluation --- administration reviews ---
evidence of student achievement of course student learning
outcomes. Mentors and takes an active interest in students.
Clinical Instruction: Assumes complete responsibility for students
in the clinical facilities. Clarifies clinical expectations with
students. Clarifies student placement and expectations with
clinical facility staff. Utilizes care planning time to direct
students to available resources needed for clinical preparation.
Assesses student knowledge and skill level to ensure safety and
optimal care to patients. Coordinates a plan to best instruct,
observe, and evaluate student learning and clinical practical
skills in direct clinical care setting related to area of
instruction. Utilizes pre and post conference to allow students an
opportunity to share learned experiences. Correlates weekly theory
content with clinical objectives and experiences. Provides feedback
of clinical performance immediately after observation of event and,
of overall performance at midterm and end of semester. Provides
effective academic counseling for assigned clinical students.
Provides continual and immediate feedback to students in a private
setting. Identifies verbal and nonverbal behaviors indicative of
the need for student counseling. Encourages the student to use
problem solving techniques. Establishes/maintains office hours or
appointments at times accessible to students. Establishes and
maintains communication l between the clinical facilities manager,
staff and WCU. Apprises clinical partner staff of student
objectives in each clinical area. Works with clinical partner staff
to clarify policies and procedures specific to facility. Validates
with clinical partner staff the effectiveness of student placement
and progress in meeting mutually established objectives. Attends
Program Advisory Committee meetings. EDUCATION: Must have the
minimum higher education background required by the program. Must
provide a documented background in educational methodology
consistent with teaching assignments including, but not limited to:
education theory and practice, current concepts relative to
specific subjects one will be teaching, current clinical practice
experience or distance education techniques and delivery. Master's
degree in specialty field required.ABOUT USFor over 100 years, West
Coast University has been educating and preparing students for
professional careers across our six campuses located in Southern
California, Dallas, Miami, and Online. As part of our unique
student-centric approach to advanced healthcare education you will
be empowering future healthcare professionals. At West Coast
University our students are Ahead of the Curve. Our Mission is to
embrace a student-centric learning partnership that leads to
professional success. We deliver transformational education within
a culture of integrity and personal accountability. Our benefited
faculty and associates are offered a comprehensive benefit package
including:
Function: Faculty
Keywords: West Coast University, Fort Lauderdale , OB Nurse Faculty, Other , Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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