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Position announcement

Closing date: Open until filled

Position title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing

Position summary:

Saint Martin's University invites applications and nominations for a collaborative, dynamic nurse educator to join an innovative, new RN-to-BSN program. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of an RN-to-BSN curriculum grounded in the AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Nursing Education and informed by the IOM Report on the Future of Nursing. The RN-to-BSN program is an academic program within the College of Arts and Sciences, which provides rich opportunities for interdisciplinary engagement. Unique aspects of the program include an elective course in traditional Chinese medicine and evidence-based practice and options for study abroad. There is collaboration with area community colleges and dual admission for their students to the RN-to-BSN program. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor rank. There is also the possibility of additional summer teaching. The desired start date for the position is August 2013, with adjunct work prior to that date possible.

Position responsibilities

• Teach core and elective nursing courses in a manner congruent with the mission and goals of the program
• Work closely with the program director to create and develop academic and practice partnerships
• Demonstrate a focused program of research and scholarship
• Participate in service to the university, community and profession
• Contribute to the attainment of CCNE accreditation and the implementation, evaluation and review of a 5-year plan for the program
• Advise students and carry out other faculty responsibilities as required by the program

Required qualifications

• Earned doctorate in nursing, public health, human services or related field, with at least one graduate degree (master’s or doctorate) in nursing
• Unencumbered RN Licensure in Washington State at the time of hire
• Demonstrated ability to engage in teaching, service and scholarly activity commensurate with general tenure-track requirements of the college and university
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with community partners
• Commitment to the Institute of Medicine recommendations on the future of nursing
• Willingness to support the Catholic, Benedictine tradition of Saint Martin’s University

Desired qualifications

• Experience in curriculum development
• Experience and/or interest in working with diverse populations
• Experience and/or academic interest in community health, care coordination, ethics and/or leadership
• Experience with web-based learning management systems
• Experience teaching in pre-licensure nursing programs

Application process: Please send a letter of interest responding directly to the position description above, current C.V., copies of graduate transcript(s) and complete contact information for 3 professional references to Kimberly Wilson, College of Arts and Sciences, Saint Martin’s University, 5000 Abbey Way SE, Lacey, WA 98503. Electronic submission in .pdf format to kwilson@stmartin.edu is preferred. Ms. Wilson may be reached by telephone at (360) 412-6148. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Questions and inquiries may be directed to Dr. Louise Kaplan, Director, Nursing Program and Associate Professor of Nursing, by email (lkaplan@stmartin.edu) or telephone at (360) 412-6129.