Job Description

This is an annual faculty position teaching maternity nursing in our ELMSN (Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing) program located at the Sacramento campus. This position is open until filled and reports to the ELMSN Program Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Major Areas of responsibilities include but not limited to:

Teaching (92%) *

• Creates a dynamic, learner-centered environment that uses a variety of teaching methods that support the diverse learning needs of the student population and that are based on educational theory and evidence-based teaching and clinical practices.
• Models reflective and critical thinking and serves as a coach and mentor for students; confers with them on their progress and assists them in developing learning plans to facilitate achievement of course objectives.
• Maintains and enhances competence in subjects being taught.
• Confers with colleagues to ensure the integrity of the courses across programs and the curriculum.
• Prepares and reviews written examinations, papers, and student projects.
• Notifies the Course Manager of at-risk students and any issues at the clinical sites.
• Supervises or teaches clinical rotations as needed in acute, community, and laboratory settings and internship/preceptorship courses.
• Documents student progress on appropriate forms.
• Instructional assignments may be assigned at any SMU campus.
• Other duties as assigned.

Service (7%) *

• Participate in Faculty Organization meetings
• Participate in College of Nursing Faculty meetings
• Participate in University or College committees as needed
• Provide service to the profession and the community
• Participate in University and CoN events as specified in University and CoN 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 CoN and enhance the learning environment.

*** 1722 instructional and 150 service hours comprise a regular, 12-month annual faculty appointment.

* (NOTE: Total workload for a regular, 12-month annual faculty appointment is 1872 hours – 1722 teaching and 150 service hours.)

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Earned master’s in nursing required, doctorate in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferred
• Geriatric certification, 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, preferred
• Must be qualified to teach relevant coursework in accordance with California BRN requirements

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication
• Read and write clear documents
• Function effectively as a member of a team and independently

Abilities

• 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 and expert communication skills.
• Embrace mission, vision, and values of the program, school of nursing, and university.
• Have an unobstructed vision for aligning the safety and quality with student learning activities

Work Environment:

Office Location: Sacramento Campus – Onsite

• This is an onsite position based in Sacramento, CA, requiring regular in-office presence to support daily operations, collaboration, and student or team engagement.
• Work is performed primarily on campus in a dynamic academic environment, with direct interaction across multidisciplinary teams.

Employee Status:

Regular

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Time Type:

Full time

Job Shift:

Pay Range:

up to $110,000 (annual/exempt) based on experienceSamuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills.