Assistant Professor of Nursing

Purpose of Position and Scope of Responsibility: The Assistant Professor of Nursing is responsible for implementation of the nursing program curriculum consonant with both educational and nursing best practices. The incumbent is required to function as a mentor to his or students and to serve as a professional practice role model.

Under the general direction of Director of Nursing

responsible for 1 shift, 8 hours/day, 5 days/week. Incumbents are subject to callback as deemed necessary.

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Provide assigned students with instruction that exemplifies best educational and nursing practices. This instruction must adhere to program curriculum for the course(s) taught.
• Mentor students in their professional growth so they are prepared for entry into the nursing profession.
• Be a role model for students to enhance their sense of accountability, responsibility, professionalism, and caring.
• Maintain currency in the nursing profession through professional development and continuous self-assessment.
• Participate in the ongoing evaluation, assessment, and improvement of the nursing program curriculum to ensure the achievement of optimum program outcomes.
• Perform related accountabilities and responsibilities as required or directed.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge/Education

Experience

Licensure, Registration, Certification

MSN in Nursing

2-5 years of nursing practice

Eligibility for licensure in Tennessee

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge/Education

Experience

Licensure, Registration, Certification

PhD or DNP in Nursing

1-5 years in nursing education

Eligibility for licensure in Tennessee

Physical Requirements:

Work requires the physical demands of standing, bending, lifting, stooping or performing other work requiring light physical exertion (up to 30 pounds) on an occasional basis (up to 15% of time) and frequent walking; or moderate physical exertion (up to 50 pounds) on an intermittent basis (not a routine part of the job).

Environmental Conditions:

Work involves intermittent to occasional exposure to unpleasant working conditions or undesirable elements; may involve some contact with potentially hazardous or harmful elements in providing administrative or support services.