Nursing Faculty - Academic Program Coordinator

OUR UNIVERSITY

Ottawa University (established in 1865) one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa Kansas- Residential Campus and Overland Park Kansas- Adult Programs); Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs); Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park Kansas.

Ottawa University is a regionally accredited church-related private university that strives to integrate faith learning and life in the academic experiences of students.

JOB SUMMARY

Combined position 30% academic program coordinator and 70% nursing faculty duties MSN and BSN programs. The Academic Program Coordinator collaborates with the Director of Nursing and MSN and BSN Program Directors for oversight of graduate and undergraduate curriculum and program policy relevancy currency and revision needs based in regulatory and accreditation requirements. Additional responsibilities include service on the Curriculum and Evaluation Committees participation in state boards of nursing compliance and CCNE accreditation activities to include data collection and monitoring for compliance with the Nursing Program Evaluation Plan (NPEP). The Academic Program Coordinator participates in orienting and mentoring of new faculty and in faculty training.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (provide list of items which are essential to effective outcomes in this role):

Nursing Teaching Faculty:

• Teach 7 courses per year (70% teaching load)
• Teaching Load: Responsible for generating and delivering classroom learning experiences and clinical skills instruction within the basic medical and clinical science topics based on the individuals qualifications. Course assignments to be determined in collaboration with the Director of the Nursing Program School Dean and individual faculty according to unit and university requirements.
• Teaching Standards: Maintain a high standard in classroom teaching through engaging and effective pedagogy exhibiting awareness and understanding of best practices in graduate education through application in the classroom simulation lab and remaining current with issues curriculum and classroom approaches in the discipline.
• Accreditation: Actively participates in the accreditation process compliance and adherence to the KBOR ACEN and CCNE standards.
• Curriculum: Design implement coordinate and evaluate the curriculum. Revise the curriculum based on Nursing profession competencies entry-level practice and ongoing professional practice.
• Assessment and Remediation: Evaluate learner performance. Provide remediation instruction. Maintain effective curricula through participation in university-wide assessment processes.
• Admissions: Participate in the programs admissions process which includes recruitment and selection.
• Programmatic: Participate in the development review and revision of the mission statement program goals and competencies as indicated. Participate in evaluating the program.
• Program Self-Assessment and Evaluation: Participate in programmatic data collection and critical analysis as well as apply the analysis results to create action plans and identify strengths areas needing improvement and weaknesses in the curriculum.
• Advising: Attend to learner needs and concerns as an advisor. Work with each faculty advisor to identify and develop opportunities for each learner to succeed through assessment and remediation. Provide academic counseling to learners. Collaborate as needed in scheduling courses addressing academic concerns and supporting efforts in retention. Collaborate as needed in scheduling courses addressing academic concerns and supporting efforts in retention.
• Scholarship: Maintain awareness of contemporary trends and evolving knowledge within ones academic discipline and in the liberal arts through research creative work writing conference attendance (either virtually or at designated location) public presentations (in-person and virtually) and other involvement in the regional and national community of the Nursing profession and higher education professionals
• Service:
• a) Participate in local state and national service to the Nursing profession and/or in higher learning.
• b) Collaborate in addressing academic concerns (such as but not limited to serving on program committees).
• c) Participate in Campus and University-wide committee work including ongoing committees program assessments task-oriented committees or task forces and other projects or committees as requested by the Director of the Nursing Program.
• d) Participate mentoring and development of new faculty as needed.
• e) Participate in campus and university-wide governance by responding to and engaging in dialogue related to academic issues across the university.
• As key members of our academic community faculty are expected to abide by all rules and regulations contained in the University Faculty Handbook and the University Employment Policies Handbook. This information is available and open for reading or examination at any time.
• See nursing Faculty job description for complete listing of responsibilities
  
  Academic ProgramCoordinator (20%):
• Collaborates with the Director of Nursing and Program Directors for monitoring of BSN and MSN curriculum and curriculum delivery for relevancy currency and effectiveness. Participates in curriculum and curriculum delivery revisions as needed.
• Collaborates with the Director of Nursing and Program Directors for monitoring and analysis of NPEP (Nursing Program Evaluation Plan) outcomes for compliance with state Board of Nursing regulations and CCNE accreditation requirements.
• Participates in state Board of Nursing and CCNE accreditation survey preparation and survey activities
• Serves on the Nursing program Curriculum and Evaluation committees
• Participates in orienting and mentoring of new faculty and faculty training as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

STANDARD UNIVERSITY EXPECTATIONS:

• Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
• Understand the Universitys policies and procedures and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the Universitys Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Provide leadership through conduct attitude and professionalism. Represent the University to students external groups faculty and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
• Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
• Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the Universitys Mission Statement and Statement of Inclusion Openness and Community.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at will relationship.

Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race age sex color religion disability national origin sexual orientation genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

REQUIRED EDUCATION: (education based on essential job duties and requirements consistent with business necessity):
MSN Degree required Doctorate degree in Nursing preferred. Licensure: current license as Registered Nurse in Kansas and Missouri

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: (experience based on requirements in role and are consistent with business necessity)
3-5 years related work experience in higher Nursing Education

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: List required and/or preferred certification industry specific requirements required or preferred use of equipment and all necessary job skills abilities and knowledge competencies) Provide a list of items below:

• Experience with nursing academic programs activities and policies in a higher education setting preferably in both graduate and undergraduate programs.
• Experience with state Board of Nursing regulatory and nursing accreditation requirements.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skill in a variety of settings.
• Demonstrated ability for accuracy organization and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others modeling positive attitude and behaviors.
• Experience and expertise with Microsoft Office suite software and various databases.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task activities with sometimes conflicting and varying priorities.

WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical attributes required to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation - examples: sitting lifting # bending driving environmental factors or elements noise level stairs in a building or other factors that will affect working conditions). Provide a list of items below:

• Prolonged periods of sitting. Must be able to lift 5-15 pounds at times. May require use of building stairs. May require evening and/or weekend work. Position sits and works in front of a computer screen and/or assists students.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Yes - Travel Required

• If YES list type and approximate percentage: As needed for position requirements
• Responsible for driving students and University vehicles as part of job duties (YES/NO): No