Faculty: Graduate Nursing

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

Concordia University Wisconsin seeks applicants for a full-time faculty position in the Graduate Nursing Program, based on the Mequon, Wisconsin campus. The successful candidate will be responsible for didactic teaching in the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Direct-Entry MSN (DE-MSN) programs, with potential additional instruction based on the School of Nursing needs. This is a 12-month contract with the University. The position reports to the non-traditional and graduate director of the School of Nursing Program.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Teaching

• Teach didactic courses in the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Direct-Entry MSN (DE-MSN) program with potential additional instruction based on School of Nursing needs.
• Develop and update course syllabi, lesson plans, and teaching materials for assigned courses, reflecting course objectives and program outcomes.
• Provide timely feedback on student assignments and communicate frequently and proactively with students throughout the course
• Adhere to School of Nursing (SON) grading and other policies per CUW and SON faculty handbooks
• Evaluate and make recommendations regarding curriculum and course materials

Clinical

• Provide oversight and evaluation of students' practicum experiences.
• Initiate new clinical sites and relationships, working with healthcare and academic partners
• Review clinical proposals for the PMHNP students and work closely with the Graduate Clinical Coordinator to make sure placements are appropriate

Scholarship/Research

• Engage in a program of scholarship, consistent with the University's definition, in an area of clinical or educational/teaching expertise.
• Disseminate scholarship findings in a peer-reviewed venue consistent with the University's expectations

Service

• Provide service to the SON and University as expected for rank
• Actively participate in program and SON business and initiatives
• Engage in professional and community service as defined in the Faculty Handbook.

Professional Activity

• Work collaboratively with other faculty and staff to carry out the business of the SON and Graduate Program
• Maintain current knowledge of professional nursing practice and evidence-based pedagogy within the area of teaching responsibility
• Assist with student recruitment
• Coordinate the PMHNP program with responsibility for assessment and curriculum of that program

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Previous teaching in a graduate nursing program and online teaching (preferred)
• Current clinical practice and knowledge of research evidence within the areas of teaching responsibility
• All Concordia University faculty are members of Christian congregations; membership in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) is preferred.
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education & Experience

• Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with a dual certificate as a Psychiatric/Mental Health NP
• Earned doctorate in nursing
• Current licensure to practice professional nursing in Wisconsin, or eligibility for licensure.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a nurse practitioner
• Experience with academic program development

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Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt (salary) faculty position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Academic rank as designated by the President. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Compensation and Benefit Details

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are must complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page: https://cuw.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Click on the job you are interested in applying to, enter your contact information in the Apply Now section, and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until successful candidate(s) are identified. Applicants should include with their online application: letter of intent, resume, curriculum vita, copy of transcripts, three letters of reference, and description of teaching philosophy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.