Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing - Acute/Medical/Surgical Specialty

Goshen College is a Christian liberal arts institution that prepares students to thrive in life, leadership and service. We strive to model an inclusive community committed to transformative justice, peace, and sustainability. A respect and appreciation of the Anabaptist- Mennonite faith perspective and practices, and a commitment to the mission, vision, core values and community standards of Goshen College, are important for teaching and administrative faculty members.

Position Summary

Goshen College invites applications for a full-time (10 month contract) Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing. Primary responsibilities include clinical supervision in the specialty areas of Acute care and Medical/Surgical nursing II. Goshen College faculty serve on institution-wide committees, mentor and advise students, and participate in student recruitment for their respective program. Candidates must be interested in working closely with a diverse range of students, fellow faculty members, and admissions as part of a small, vibrant campus and community.

Essential Functions: (Core Job Responsibilities)

•  Provide content expertise in the speciality area of Acute Care and Medical/Surgical nursing care
  • Serve as content expert
  • Schedule clinical experiences in this specialty area
  • Oversight of nursing student clinical experiences
• Prepare course syllabi and teach courses and evaluate student work, as assigned
  • Teach assigned courses using community-engaged learning practices, including
    • load associated with didactic and clinical group assignments- Fall Acute focus
    • load associated with didactic and clinical group assignment- Spring
      Medical/Surgical focus
    • Additional load assigned to nursing simulations in these content areas
  • Review and revise course student learning outcomes to align with AACN Essentials for Nursing
  • Evaluate student learning in the clinical setting
• Actively coach, mentor and guide students through advising, professional development, and role acquisition
• Actively participate in departmental activities and committees
• Actively participates in college wide activities and committees as assigned or required

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in nursing required
• Doctorate in nursing preferred

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• TNCC preferred
• RN licenses required for the state of Indiana
•  Additional certifications in this specialty area are a plus

Skills and Competencies:

Required:

• Expertise in the field of Acute care and medical/surgical nursing
• Excellent aptitude and ability in teaching and/or applied practice
• Collaborative and creative approach to working relationships with colleagues, students, and community partners
• Demonstrated intercultural competence and ability to work effectively with others in a diverse, multicultural environment
• Strong organizational skills

Preferred:

• Fluency in Spanish; other language abilities welcome
• Previous teaching in higher education
• Previous experience with clinical oversight of undergraduate nursing students

Special Requirements:

• Ability to travel to clinical sites with students
• May require evening or weekend hours on occasion

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift light loads (up to 25 pounds)
• Prolonged sitting and use of keyboard
• Ability to complete primary tasks by viewing computer screen(s) for the majority of any given work day (extensive use of computer technology)
• Considerable phone use and operation of copier and other standard office equipment

Work Environment/Environmental Conditions:

• Work will primarily take place in a standard indoor office environment and in acute care hospital settings interacting with other facility staff.

All of the essential job functions are subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and may change at the option of the (supervisor or department head). Any major change will result in the position being reviewed for reclassification.

How to Apply

Application materials may be attached to the  Administrative & Teaching Faculty Application   or sent electronically to [email protected]. Goshen College will not be sponsoring candidates for this position.

Required:

• Complete the online Administrative & Teaching Faculty Application
• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three professional letters of reference
• Graduate and under graduate transcripts (copies acceptable in application process with official transcripts required for employment)

E-Verify Statement of Participation

Goshen College participates in E-Verify. If you are hired, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

Goshen College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to enhancing diversity across the institution. Goshen College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any legally protected status. As a religious institution, Goshen College expressly reserves its rights, its understandings of, and its commitments to the historic Anabaptist identity and the teachings of Mennonite Church USA, and reserves the legal right to hire and employ individuals who support the values of the college. To protect the welfare and provide for the safety of the students, employees, visitors, and resources of Goshen College, background checks are conducted by the Office of Human Resources on all new and re-hired employees.

About Goshen College

Goshen College is a nationally-ranked college and Hispanic-Serving Institution in Indiana renowned for its distinctive hands-on, real-world educational opportunities, and its commitment to creating positive change in the community and the world. The college offers over 65 undergraduate areas of study; as well as best-in-class graduate programs in nursing, business administration, social work and environmental education. This caring, safe and diverse campus prides itself on providing excellent academic programs that connect arts with sciences, and theory with practice — exposing students to multiple perspectives and encouraging them to think deeply, live creatively and lead purposefully. The college is located in the City of Goshen in the heart of Elkhart County, within several hours of Chicago, Indianapolis and Detroit. Residents of Goshen enjoy a culturally diverse small-town atmosphere with an active arts community, a vibrant and entrepreneurial downtown, the Maple City Greenway network of bicycle paths and affordable housing prices. Learn more at goodofgoshen.com.

Contact HR

Human Resources
Goshen College
1700 S. Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526-4795
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: (574) 535-7111