Regular Faculty-Med/Surg (San Francisco Peninsula Campus)
Company: Sutter Health
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Who we are: Samuel Merritt University graduates improve health
outcomes and reduce disparities for all members of our communities.
We have spent more than a century preparing outstanding healthcare
professionals through immersive learning and community engagement,
and are deeply committed to transforming healthcare through
diversity and inclusion. At the School of Nursing, we are at the
forefront of educational innovation in theory and practice to
prepare highly competent professional nursing leaders who are
engaged in the advancement of nursing practice and the improvement
of health for diverse populations/peoples. Our motto is education
plus compassion which we proudly demonstrate in the ways that we
serve our students, faculty, staff, and in our local communities.
Join a team of dedicated educators: Our faculty are known for their
passion for growing the nursing vocation. With this passion, we
strive to awaken curiosity in our students and instill lifelong
learning. Congruent with our values, we work hard to inspire
service and leadership in our students. For this reason, the role
of faculty is vitally important because of its unmatched position
to shape the professional and personal development of graduates.
This positon is in the School of Nursing (SoN) and reports directly
to the Program Chair. The position combines teaching, scholarship
and service. We define teaching as creating environments that
facilitate student learning and the attainment of expected outcomes
at the course and program levels. Faculty has ownership for the
development, implementation, evaluation and revision of the
curricula within the School of Nursing which are designed to
prepare graduates to provide nursing care in a dynamic health care
environment. Service implies the use of academic and professional
expertise to serve the University, the nursing profession and the
community. Service consists of meaningful activities that promote
the image, mission or strategic priorities of the University, the
well-being of relevant individuals or groups among the community of
interest or the professional growth of faculty. Scholarship
reflects activities resulting in the production,
reorganization/refinement, dissemination or creation of works that
advance knowledge in nursing. Position Summary: This is a regular,
open rank position teaching medical/surgical in our ABSN program
located on our San Mateo campus. In addition to teaching, you will
be expected to engage in service and scholarship. This position is
open until filled. The position reports to the Pre-licensure
Academic Director.Major Areas of responsibilities include but not
limited to:Teaching (71%) Creates a dynamic, learner-centered
environment that uses a variety of teaching methods based on
educational theory and evidence-based teaching and clinical
practices that support the diverse learning needs of the student
population. Models reflective and critical thinking and serves as a
coach and mentor for students; confers with them on their progress
and assists them in the development of learning plans to facilitate
successful achievement of course objectives. Maintains and enhances
competence in subjects being taught. Confers with colleagues to
assure the integrity of the courses across programs and the
curriculum as a whole; Prepares and reviews written examinations,
papers, and student projects; supervises independent study projects
as needed, and evaluates learner performance in both the classroom
and clinical settings. Notifies Course Manager of at-risk students
or unusual occurrences. Supervises or teaches clinical rotations as
needed in acute, community and laboratory settings as well as
internship/preceptorship courses. Documents student progress on
appropriate forms. Other duties as assigned.Scholarship (24%) Draw
on extant literature to design evidence-based teaching and
evaluation practices. Exhibit a spirit of inquiry about teaching
and learning, student development, evaluation methods, and other
aspects of the faculty role. Demonstrate qualities of a scholar:
integrity, courage, perseverance, vitality and creativity. Design
and implement scholarly activities as agreed upon with his/her
evaluator. Engage in scholarly activities reflecting dissemination
and professional peer review. Service (5%) Participate in Faculty
Organization meetings Participate in School of Nursing Faculty
meetings Participate in University or School committees as needed
Provide service to the profession and the community Participate in
University and SoN events as specified in University and SON
attendance expectations. Clarify with the student the nursing
curriculum and interpretation of programmatic requirements Provide
needed information so students can make the best academic decisions
for themselves Increase student awareness of educational resources
available Discuss student academic progress and progression toward
educational goals Refer to other institutional and community
support services, where appropriate Forward appropriate student
information regarding needs and preferences that could influence
policy setting in the SON and enhance the learning environment.
(NOTE: Total workload for a regular, 12-month faculty appointment
is 1872 hours = 1320 teaching, 452 scholarship and 100 service
hours.)Minimum Qualifications & RequirementsEducation & Experience
Earned masters required, doctorate in nursing or a related field
from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferred
Teaching experience of diverse students at the baccalaureate or
higher degree level, preferred Rank is commensurate with
qualifications and experience Unencumbered California registered
nurse license or eligible for licensure in California Experience
working with leadership in healthcare and academic institutions and
community organizations, preferredSkills Excellent written and oral
communication Read and write clear documents Function effectively
as a member of a team and independentlyAbilities Express or
exchange ideas by means of the spoken word in person or on the
telephone. Receive detailed information through verbal and written
communication. Read and write clear documents. Have a strong
commitment to the caring science principles and mindfulness based
stress reduction practices central to the culture and expected
outcomes of the program. Model appropriate ethical and professional
behaviors, as well as expert communication skills. Embrace mission,
vision, and values of the program, school of nursing, and
university. Have a clear vision for aligning the safety and quality
with student learning activitiesThe University has an
institution-wide commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We
strive to build a welcoming and supportive campus environment, and
acknowledge that diversity is an educational imperative to achieve
excellence.
Keywords: Sutter Health, San Mateo , Regular Faculty-Med/Surg (San Francisco Peninsula Campus), Other , San Mateo, California
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