UMSL Nursing Assistant Teaching Professor (NTT)
University of Missouri-St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
Full-time
Education
Posted on March 30, 2024
Hiring Department
College of Nursing
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Non-tenure track (NTT) nurse practitioner (NP) teaching faculty will teach in the College of Nursing in areas of expertise, provide service to the college, university, community, and profession and will contribute to the mission and strategic priorities of the College of Nursing.
We are currently seeking applicants with certification in the following areas:
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Preferable if certified in both primary and acute care).
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
12-month non-tenure track (NTT) nurse practitioner teaching faculty will teach in the College of Nursing in areas of expertise, provide service to the College, University, community, and profession and contribute to the mission and strategic priorities of the College of Nursing.
Primary responsibility:
Nurse Practitioner and DNP, to manage this emphasis track.
Characteristic Duties:
1. Participating in the ongoing development, implementation, evaluation, and enhancement of nursing academic programs:
a. Participating in program and course revisions.
b. Revising assigned courses to reflect program outcomes, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) essentials, and other professional standards, state board of nursing minimum standards, current evidence and best practice.
c. Collaborating with emphasis area coordinators, clinical coordinators, program directors, and the Associate Dean for Academic Programs to identify the types of clinical experiences and sites needed for optimal clinical education of students.
d. Teaching graduate and undergraduate nursing courses as assigned.
e. Supervising nursing students as assigned.
f. Collaborating with clinical agencies in arranging student clinical experiences (e.g. orientation to objectives of clinical experience, course syllabus, clinical schedule, et al) as appropriate.
g. Participating in the development of academic policies affecting the admission, progression, graduation and dismissal of students.
h. Participating in the evaluation and ongoing enhancement of the curricula.
i. Applying evidence from best education practices to curriculum development and to teaching.
2. Serve the College of Nursing, University, community and profession:
a. Participating in College of Nursing faculty, standing committee, task force and other meetings.
b. Participating in University Assembly and Faculty Senate Committees and ad hoc committees.
c. Participating in community and professional activities as appropriate.
d. Participating in scholarly projects as appropriate.
3. Contributing to the mission and strategic priorities of the College of Nursing and the University of Missouri-St. Louis
4. Collaborating effectively with other faculty and staff members both within the College of Nursing and throughout the University and community to develop inter-professional academic, clinical, and research opportunities.
5. Engagement in clinical scholarship or research.
Reporting Lines:
NTT NP Teaching faculty report to the Executive Director of Graduate Practice Programs.
Expectations & Measurements
1. Ability to contribute to the development, evaluation and enhancement of academic programs.
2. Ability to contribute to the mission and strategic priorities of the College of Nursing.
3. Open to development and use of innovative instructional strategies and technology.
4. Commitment to effective dissemination of research and translating research into practice and education.
5. Demonstrated knowledge in field of expertise.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary issues in nursing and healthcare.
7. Work with the Program Director, academic support services in the College, and those within the University to ensure recruitment of excellent students, retention of students, and high graduation, licensure, and certification rates.
Appointment Terms:
12 Month Academic
Total base salary and benefits:
The minimum anticipated base salary over the 12 month appointment is $95,000.
Guidelines:
Faculty Handbook, Collected Rules and Regulations for the University of Missouri, Missouri Board of Nursing, and Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) will be guidelines for this position.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
Sensory Perception necessary for effective communication (constantly).
Reasonable facility of movement to carry out teaching, research and service obligations in the classroom and clinical settings (frequently).
Must have the ability to assimilate information, reason well, and to conduct classes in such a way that students are engaged as measured on the student evaluations.
Must be able to communicate effectively, efficiently and sensitively with students, peers, staff and other members of the university and community.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
A graduate degree in nursing; doctorate in nursing or a related field.
Certification as a nurse practitioner.
Missouri RN Licensure (or eligibility for) as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) prior to employment.
Three or more years of experience as a registered professional nurse.
Evidence of successful classroom and/or clinical teaching experience.
Effective interpersonal skills and cultural competence.
Ability to work independently and within teams.
Sensitivity to working with a diverse group of students and colleagues.
Preferred:
Evidence of a program of clinical scholarship or research.
Experience with instructional media and technology
Excellent organizational skills
Application Materials
Application materials should include a letter of interest, curriculum vita, statement relative to experience with and commitment to student engagement, and list of at least three contacts who can provide a letter of recommendation.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Elise Schaller, DNP, MHA, APRN, CPNP-PC, Associate Dean of Academic Programs at schallere@umsl.edu
Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed beginning 7-1-23, but will be accepted until the position is filled.
Benefit Eligibility
The University of Missouri - St. Louis offers benefit-eligible employees a wide variety of benefits including: health, dental and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents and employee and dependent life insurance. For more information about our benefits, please visit:
https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate. In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visithttps://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.
