Assistant Professor of Nursing, 9-Month at Tennessee Board of Regents

Title: Assistant Professor of Nursing 9-MonthInstitution:Jackson State Community CollegeJob SummaryThis is a 9-month Nursing faculty term contract position. This nursing faculty position aims to prepare students for a successful career in nursing by teaching and socializing students to professional nursing roles in the classroom lab and acute-care clinical environments. Nursing faculty members also participate in student advisement team and committee assignments professional development and campus activities.Job DutiesProvide effective classroom lab and clinical instruction; assess and evaluate student learning;and utilize data to improve learning outcome achievementParticipate in academic student advisement and recruitmentContribute to program assessment evaluation development and accreditationContribute positively to team/committee work and college-wide initiativesMaintain professional communications engage in practice and professional developmentMinimum QualificationsBSN degree from a nationally accredited nursing program and institution; must obtain MSN within first (5) years of employmentThree (3) years of recent direct-care clinical experienceUnencumbered TN or multi-state registered nurse licenseFulfill requirements for acceptable clinical agency placement (at intervals required by the agency) including but not limited to: negative drug screen acceptable background check CPR certification immunizations and health screenings annual trainings policy and procedure verifications etc.Preferred QualificationsMSN degree with graduate-level clinical health assessment pharmacology and pathophysiology coursework or current enrollment in a nationally accredited MSN program and institutionPrior teaching experience in an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing programKnowledge Skills and AbilitiesCritical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgment. Ability to interact with individuals families and groups from a variety of social emotional cultural and intellectual backgrounds. Ability to communicate sufficient for interactions with others in verbal and written forms. Physical mobility with gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe and effective nursing care for hospitalized clients. Auditory abilities sufficient to monitor and assess health needs. Visual ability sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in nursing care. Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment.Physical Demands / Working ConditionsProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerProlonged periods of standing at timesProlonged screen timeMust be able to lift up to 25 pounds at timesRepetitive MovementPay Rate: $55414 - $69626 (Annual salary depending on eligible experience which is defined by the current compensation plan.)Position Close Date:Open until filled. For best consideration please apply by 12/31/2025Special Instructions to Applicants:To be considered for this position you must submit an application. Prior applications will not be used to fill this vacancy.A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire. Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Classroom Experience,Medical Management,Library Services,Pharmacy Residency,Research Experience,Teaching,Higher Education Teaching,Curriculum Development,Grant Writing,Mentoring,Research Laboratory Experience Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 55414 - 69626