ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Position Summary
An Assistant Professor is primarily responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction and academic advising of students at Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Participation in program development and evaluation is also required. Participation in College committees and activities as needed.
Department Summary
The Nursing Division at Aultman College is dedicated to preparing highly skilled nursing professionals through innovative teaching methods, simulation-based learning, and a strong emphasis on clinical and laboratory experiences. The department is committed to maintaining high educational standards while fostering continuous improvement in both instructional techniques and faculty development. Faculty members collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure alignment of program goals with real-world clinical practices and educational needs, all while upholding regulatory standards and academic excellence.
Qualifications

• Completion of an approved registered nursing education program.

• Current active unencumbered OBN or multistate license to practice registered nursing.

• Experience for two years in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse.

• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) required. May obtain after meeting qualifications.

• A minimum of a master's degree in nursing with maintenance of expertise in area of responsibility.
  • A Master's degree in nursing, if the individual does not possess a Bachelor of Science in nursing degree, the Master's degree or other professional degree, including, but not limited to a Ph.D., shall in nursing.
  • If the individual possesses a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, the Master's degree may be, but is not required to be, in nursing. Previous teaching experience in a professional nursing education program is preferred.
    • In this case, the individual is qualified for clinical instruction only.

Department Qualifications
Skills

• Demonstrated written, oral, and electronic communication skills.

• Analytical skills.

• Familiarity with the rules and regulations specific to the discipline being instructed.

• Ability to adapt rapidly to a variety of situations.

• Knowledge of curriculum development, methods of teaching and evaluation is desired.

Department Skills
Responsibilities & Expectations

• Effectively facilitate learning and learner development.
  • Assess the individual learning styles/needs of diverse learners.
  • Implement a variety of teaching strategies related to content, setting, course/program outcomes and learning styles/needs.
  • Consider multicultural influences on teaching and learning.
  • Practice skilled oral, written, and electronic communication.
  • Model critical and reflective thinking practices for students.
  • Show enthusiasm for teaching, learning, and nursing that inspires and motivates students.
  • Possess personal attributes that facilitate learning (caring, confidence, patience, honesty, flexibility, and respect for students).
  • Develop collegial working relationships with clinical agency personnel to promote positive learning environments for students.
  • Serve as a role model of professional nursing in the practice setting.
  • Develop action plans with students to assist with goal achievement.
  • Provide academic advising to students.
  • Refer to "Faculty Responsibilities Related to Supervision of Students" policy for further descriptions and definitions.
  • While supervising nursing students in the clinical setting., faculty function only as a faculty member during the nursing student's clinical experience.

• Use assessment and evaluation strategies
  • Match strategies to the desired learning outcomes for theory and clinical practice
  • Provide timely, constructive, and thoughtful feedback to learners
  • Use formative and summative evaluations to enhance the teaching-learning process
  • Demonstrate skill in test design, test construction, and item analysis
  • Supervise and evaluate student learning in the clinical, laboratory, and classroom environments

• Participate in Curriculum Design and Evaluation of Program Outcome.
  • Apply sound educational principles, theory, and research to the implementation of the curriculum.
  • Formulate outcomes for theory and clinical.
  • Revise/reorganize course content based on assessment of program outcomes, learner needs, and current trends.
  • Select textbooks, audiovisual materials, and other appropriate resources to facilitate learning.
  • Consult with colleagues, Program Director, Dean, and others as necessary.
  • Attend course and/or level meetings.
  • Implement continuous quality improvement measures.

• Develop the Educator Role.
  • Seek out activities/opportunities that increase the effectiveness of the roles of the educator.
  • Balance the teaching, scholarship and service demands inherent in the role of educator.
  • Use feedback obtained from self, peer, student, and administrative evaluations to increase role effectiveness.
  • Participate in professional development activities designed to promote the roles of teacher, scholar, and clinician.
  • Mentor new faculty.
  • Participate in community service activities.
  • Maintain a professional portfolio.

• Engage in Scholarship.
  • Utilize evidence-based research/literature to improve teaching/learning.
  • Share teaching and learning expertise with other faculty and professionals.
  • Demonstrate qualities of a scholar (i.e. integrity, courage, perseverance, vitality and creativity).
  • Demonstration of research, scholarship, and commitment to community service is required for employment.

• Function as Change Agent and Leader.
  • Develop leadership skills to shape and implement change.
  • Orients course faculty, as applicable, to course components and responsibilities.
  • Discuss the implementation and evaluation of creative teaching/learning activities with other faculty.
  • Chair committees and/or task forces within the Division, College, or Aultman Health Systems.
  • Collaborate with the clinical site's staff, peers in nursing, and all College divisions to meet students' learning needs and objectives.
  • Recognize problems related to students, staff, and faculty and seek appropriate resources.

• Function within the Educational Environment.
  • Actively support the College Mission and Values.
  • Actively support the Division's philosophy and goals.
  • Attend College functions.
  • Serve as a member of college committees and task forces as necessary.
  • Attend sponsored educational programs.
  • Treat all persons with compassion, care, courtesy and respect.
  • Respect the privacy/dignity of others.
  • Assist other faculty and staff as needed.
  • Post and maintain a minimum of six (6) office hours per week.
  • Respond in a timely fashion to student, staff and faculty requests.
  • Communicate effectively and professionally (verbal, nonverbal, and electronic).
  • Project a professional image in attire, appearance and behavior.
  • Deal with difficult situations effectively.
  • Perform as a team member.

• Role within the Culture of Assessment - each administrator, staff, and faculty member is expected to understand, value, prioritize, and communicate assessment as a critical institutional practice. Everyone has a responsibility to support the culture of assessment with behaviors that facilitate and sustain practices.
  • Understand data collection/reporting obligations.
  • Report on time and share information with appropriate director/ manager before submitting to IEC.

Department Responsibilities & Expectations
Working Conditions

• Position requires regular attendance, much mental activity, study, reading, planning, evaluating, and decision making.

• Operation of standard office equipment such as phones, computers, and copiers occurs on a frequent basis

• Occasional irregular hours and travel (which may include clinical site visits).

• Provide timely response to externally/internally imposed conditions and deadlines.

Hazardous Exposure Category
Category II - Includes tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues by exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate protective measures will be readily available to every employee engaged in Category II tasks.