SUMMARY:

Reporting directly to the Program Director, MSN FNP, the Assistant Professor, MSN FNP - Online supports the University in fulfillment of its mission, purpose and goals. Provides program-specific expertise and is actively engaged in relevant department initiatives. Supports University, Campus, and/or departmental goals in order to assure compliance with programmatic accreditation and/or licensure, internal consistency, and graduate outcomes that meet student learning, workplace and placement expectations. Provides professional leadership and support, and serves as an educator, role model, mentor and facilitator. Creates an educational environment which fosters innovation, responsiveness, and accountability. Focuses extensively on facilitating online student learning associated with prescribed course and program learning outcomes. Actively and substantively participates in assessment of student learning activities to maximize the potential for students to learn what is necessary to meet prescribed outcomes. Vigorously upholds a culture of academic integrity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.)

• Assists with program activities to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accrediting bodies, and University policies and procedures in concert with other West Coast University campus programs.
• Reviews and recommends improvements and enhancements to the consistency and quality of course offerings, course/program development, and curriculum.
• Participates in student success activities such as engaging in student academic counseling and/or establishing a point of contact for internal resource/access for student issues.
• Assures students are provided instructional support services within the subject area taught to maintain the highest level of student achievement while safeguarding the integrity of the educational process.
• Records and posts class attendance and grades as required, completes and submits assignments in a timely manner, responds to student inquiries within 24 hours and grades tests, quizzes, lab assignments promptly, returning constructive feedback to students as soon as possible. Engages in systematic collection of student’s work for University outcomes assessment purposes.
• Maintains and uses West Coast University officially approved syllabus template and prepares/distributes syllabi in a timely fashion.
• Submits accurate grade-in-progress report(s) as required during the term/semester in accordance with the posted syllabus to the campus program Dean or Chair.
• Posts accurate points and final course grades earned throughout the term/semester in accordance with the posted syllabus as per teaching assignment(s).
• Serves as a mentor, role model and facilitator and provides guidance and academic support for students.
• Attends meetings as required to share information, guidelines and procedures, coordinates activities, and to further disseminate information across the assigned department.
• Regularly attends and participates in program Learning Communities or departmental committees (e.g. curriculum committee) as assigned.
• Follows proper procedures/channels of communication.
• Maintains and uses West Coast University officially approved syllabus template.
• Participates in professional development and organizations in order to remain current in the field.
• Maintains professional appearance
• Courteous and approachable to students.
• Adheres to University policies and procedures and conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the University’s Code of Ethical Conduct, Compliance Agreement, Sexual Harassment Policy or any of its policies and procedures, applicable federal and states laws, and applicable professional standards.
• Maintains regular and timely attendance, reports to work as scheduled and assures time worked and/or time-off is recorded properly.
• Maintains confidentiality of all student, associate, and/or University information as required.
• Exercises care, proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies and identifies unsafe conditions and makes appropriate adjustments.
• Maintains order, cleanliness and safety at work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fulfills assigned teaching load.
• Participates in and contributes to assessment activities of courses/curriculum and program via a continuous improvement plan as set forth by the University.
• Regularly contributes to improvement or upgrading of class materials and syllabi utilizing identified University processes
• Utilizes a variety of teaching methodologies to instruct students, always with intent to facilitate observable evidence of student fulfillment of prescribed learning outcomes.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and the teaching/learning process and for individual students.
• Keeps regular approved office hours (for faculty).
• Follows established University protocols for providing timely feedback and/or academic advising.
• Demonstrates advanced teaching skills as demonstrated by: student evaluations, peer evaluations (if assigned), self-evaluation, administration reviews, and evidence of student achievement of course student learning outcomes.
• Mentors students and new faculty as assigned by department/program dean/chair.
• Engages in inter-professional education.

SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES:

• Engages in scholarly activity appropriate to faculty rank as identified in Faculty Handbook.
• Attends professional development activities each year as agreed upon with supervisor in faculty development plan.
• Selects a minimum of one of the following activity areas: publishing & writing, acting as contributor to textbooks, presenting at conferences or educational trainings, attending test-writing or accreditation activities, serving on thesis dissertation committee or other agreed upon professional activity. OR Identifies and applies specialized research or activities related to teaching, assigned teaching area(s), or may contribute to the scholarly community/knowledge of the discipline.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND SERVICE:

• Attends Department, College and University meetings/councils as arranged/approved by supervisor.
• Demeanor reflects collegiality; behavior demonstrates professional and ethical conduct.
• Maintains membership in professional organization.
• Networks within professional community both inside and outside the University.
• Actively and substantively participates in University initiatives as assigned.
• Assists with assessment, critique and evaluation of overall curriculum and may lead the process of revisions to program and syllabi (if necessary) while ensuring quality.
• Contributes/demonstrates ongoing service in at least one of the following areas: Community or Public Service, Profession (member of professional organization), University.
• Contributes to service of the University by serving on a minimum of one University-wide Committee or Council.
• Demonstrates an active leadership role in University.
• Active leader in the Community or Profession by demonstrating a leadership role in one of the listed areas.
• May assist with program analysis to ensure best practices and optimal student outcomes.
• Collaborates with the Clinical Coordinator for the clinical or field experience. If applicable to the program, this collaboration allows for students to be placed promptly in their clinical rotations/assignments as necessary.

EDUCATION:

DNP or PhD in Nursing

Certification: PMHNP-BC through ANCC

Licensure: Active, unencumbered RN/APRN license in state of practice. Must have CA license but may consider if CA licensure is pending.

CA MIN $92,803 CA MAX $134,518

NON CA MIN $81,473 NON CA MAX $118,141

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