Part-Time Faculty - Mental Health in our Nursing Program
Part-Time Faculty - Mental Health in our Nursing Program
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Job Description
Statement: UMAs Nursing Program invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach clinical in our program. UMA has a holistic RN-BSN program which has AHNCC endorsement and started admitting students to the pre-licensure option concept-based curriculum which emphasizes caring science in fall 2019. We seek candidates who demonstrate expertise in evidence-based best practices in teaching nursing a passion for nursing and teaching a commitment to supporting diversity and student success and a desire to join and collaborate with program faculty to implement these practices.
Our teaching facilities include a state-of-the-art simulation center on the Augusta campus and smart classrooms. The faculty at the University of Maine at Augusta has a strong tradition of serving the needs of local and distance students. To learn more about the Nursing Program please visit our webpage here.
Responsibilities Include: Teaching mental health theory lab simulation and/or clinical courses in the BSN pre-licensure program in both traditional and non-traditional clinical formats. Additional courses may be taught depending on applicant experience and education.
Qualifications
Required:
- Current unencumbered licensure as a RN in the State of Maine or eligibility for Maine licensure
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing/Masters or higher to teach the theory portion of any course
- Clinical practice within the past five years in mental health
- Strong desire to support student learning in mental health environments and experiences
- Teaching that includes the use of new technologies and delivery systems experience teaching students at a distance
Preferred:
- Three or more years of teaching at the college level
- MSN or higher degree in nursing
- National certification as an Advanced Holistic Nurse (AHNCC)
- Teaching experience within a concept-based curriculum with an emphasis on caring science
- Experience in teaching in simulation
Salary:The salary range is per credit hour and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Requirements:
- A cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications
- A resume/curriculum vitae
- Be prepared to supply contact information for three professional references when requested. At least one must be from a current or recent supervisor.
We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will be ongoing until filled.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act mandates that all Title IV institutions such as the University prepare publish and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the Universitys crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the Universitys current campus security policies. You may view the Universitys Annual Security Report.
Employment Type
Part-Time
