Assistant Professor of Nursing at UNIV OF SIOUX FALLS – Sioux Falls, South Dakota

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Continuous learning and growth in nursing education, clinical practice, research, and leadership are required. Faculty are expected to actively engage in scholarly activities and contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge and education through ongoing professional enrichment while demonstrating expertise in the content area. SUPPORT OF INSTITUTIONAL MISSION. The successful candidate can articulate a commitment to upholding the university's values, vision, and faith-based mission through teaching, service, scholarship, and engagement with students, faculty, and staff.INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE. Participation in the life of the University through service on committees, task forces, student mentorship, program development, accreditation efforts, among other activities, is required. INTERACTIONS WITH STUDENTS. Regular engagement with students is expected through teaching, academic advising, and participation in non-teaching nursing school activities, such as the white coat ceremony, nursing orientation, and more, in a manner that reflects the university’s faith-based mission – demonstrating respect, empathy, integrity, and a commitment to holistic student development. GROWTH AND ASSESSMENT. Demonstrate ongoing commitment to the evaluation and continuous improvement of teaching effectiveness, student learning outcomes, and program quality through participation in accreditation work, collaboration with new and existing nursing faculty, and participation with other faculty in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing curriculum.COMPLIANCE WITH POLICES AND REGULATIONS. (USF AND OUTSIDE AGENCIES). Including but not limited to: Title IX, NCAA, NSIC, Department of Ed, SD Board of Nursing, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Clery Act, FERPA, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, and the DOJQUALIFICATIONS

Required

Current RN license in the U.S. and eligible for licensure in South DakotaMaster’s degree in Nursing Demonstrated excellence in clinical experienceTeaching experience and classroom management (can be clinical or academic)Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, and interpersonal communicationCommitment to Christian faith in a Christian liberal Arts higher education environmentSuccessfully pass a required background checkPreferred

Three or more years of experience in baccalaureate nursing educationThree or more years of experience in clinical nursingExperience with the role of simulation in educationDoctorate completed or enrolled in a doctoral program in nursing or a similar fieldProficiency with online and on-ground teaching at the university levelDemonstrated ability to work successfully with students of diverse backgroundsAPPLICATION

Please submit the following to be considered for the position:

Letter of intent/application letter Resume or curriculum vitaeStatement of teaching philosophy Personal statement of Christian faithOfficial transcripts of all graduate workA minimum of three current letters of recommendation* *Three letters of recommendation are required; however, initial telephone/virtual interviews may be conducted without recommendations. Should the candidate move on to subsequent interviews, letters of recommendation must be submitted to the USF Human Resources Department prior to the interview.

The University of Sioux Falls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer.