Assistant Professor, Clinical Academic Programs

• Job Title: Assistant Professor, Clinical Academic Programs
• Department: School of Nursing
• Location: College of Health Careers,470 Skyview Centre Pkwy, Rochester, NY 14622
• Hours Per Week: Per-Diem
• Schedule: (Day/Evening) Shift, Monday to Friday

Position Summary:

The Assistant Professor develops, implements, and evaluates the assigned program of study on an ongoing basis. This position participates in advising students, curriculum development, program revisions, and program evaluations, teaching in the classroom, lab, simulation lab, and/or clinical setting, evaluation of student achievement, and other matters, as aligned with the mission, core values, and purposes of the college.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Overview

Works with the President, Senior Director of Nursing and Allied Health, and the Program Directors to co-facilitate appropriate program development, implementation, evaluation and assessment;

Collaborates on systematic review of programs to ensure quality and current course content, best practice, and achievement of regulatory standards;

Performs other duties as assigned by the President, Senior Director of Nursing and Allied Health, and/or Program Directors;

Serves on committees as assigned/approved;

Reports to the relevant Program Director.

Professional Governance Responsibilities

Participates in interviewing and makes recommendations for hiring of faculty;

Supports the arranges for coverage of classes during absences and emergency leaves;

Promotes rapport within the department, campus, and community;

Posts and keeps a minimum of 4-6 office hours per week that meet the needs of the student and are convenient for students seeking assistance with counseling, academic advising, and coursework;

Maintains punctuality in meeting assigned classes and clinical responsibilities;

Models professional behavior and standards of practice while in the workplace;

Functions as a change agent and leader by promoting innovative practices in educational environments;

Participates in professional development opportunities that increase effectiveness in the role and meet institutional and regulatory requirements.

Supports recommendations regarding equipment, software purchases, and equipment maintenance contracts.

Participates in the collegial mentoring relationship, serving as a mentor and/or mentee in the department and college.

Engages in local, state, and/or national professional organizations appropriate to the faculty role.

Serves community partners as content area experts when needed.

Maintains necessary educational credentials, professional skills, and demonstrated teaching competencies consistent with department standards.

Solicits feedback and implements suggestions from students and peers when appropriate.

Expands knowledge in discipline and teaching craft on an ongoing basis.

Promotes the professional development of peers/colleagues through recognized professional activities (in-service activities, the presentation of conference papers and/or publications, and other methodologies appropriate to the teaching field), as approved.

Service to the College

Provides service to the institution through appropriate participation in academic and campus committee assignments; offers adequate service on at least one department or college-wide committee.

Promotes, models, and exhibits the College values with colleagues, students, and community stakeholders.

Responds to discussions and requests for department work in a timely manner (e.g., answers emails, completes task assignments, etc.).

Co-mentors new faculty as assigned.

Has basic knowledge and enforces regulatory guidelines (FERPA, Title IX, and Article 129) and other pertinent federal regulations.

Assists in maintaining a safe and secure campus environment.

Co-reviews and recommends program textbooks and/or materials.

Attends professional development days, departmental events, commencement, and other institutional meetings (e.g., department meetings).

Collaborates to handle/respond to student concerns/complaints.

Assists in the development and/or participates in student recruitment and retention strategies.

Participates in the formulation and implementation of department initiatives.

Participates in the evaluation and revising of program offerings/materials on an ongoing basis and develops new curricula as needed.

Participates in strategic planning and monitors the institutional effectiveness and accountability process.

Demonstrates leadership and instructional integrity through classroom observation, mentoring, and evaluation.

Contributes to budget requests and resource allocation

Attends and participates in faculty meetings;

Participates in accreditation reviews and reports;

Participates in the orientation and advisement of students.

Committee/Meeting Responsibilities

Attends and participates in at least one of the program level ad-hoc committees;

Serves as a member of the assigned program Advisory Committee when invited to the advisory committee.

Attends and participates in at least one college level committee.

Advising

Serves as an advisor for students;

Guides the students’ academic and personal development;

Co-develops remediation plans with students;

Schedules regular meetings with students who are at risk of being unsuccessful in a course or the program;

Supports students in identifying and utilizing resources that may contribute to their success.

Curricula

With assistance, implements syllabi, including all course requirements and assignments, for all students;

Submit suggestions for changes in syllabi, courses or programs to the Curriculum Chair and the Program Director

co-designs and implements curriculum;

Participates in the co-evaluation of curriculum;

Works with faculty to ensure curricula reflect institutional philosophy, mission, current healthcare trends, and community needs.

Classroom/Lab/Clinical/Simulation Instruction

Demonstrates effective classroom/lab/simulation management

Co-develops relevant syllabi and lesson plans to reflect the college philosophy, theoretical constructs, course description, objectives, and curriculum;

Utilizes a variety of teaching methods to accommodate the learning styles of the students;

Provides opportunities for active student involvement through practice and application;

Demonstrates a command of the subject matter;

Demonstrates considerations for diverse cultural backgrounds;

Models and encourages a collaborative faculty-student relationship;

Provides or utilizes resource materials (handouts, interactive notes, technology) that enhance student learning and follow the syllabus;

Models professional behavior and standards of practice;

Participates in clinical orientation as required by the clinical institution;

Completes validations as required by clinical agencies, orients students to clinical/lab/simulation facilities and equipment;

Participates in the co-development and implementation of clinical/lab/simulation assignments for students in the clinical setting;

Supervises students in patient care area in collaboration with staff; Conducts pre and post conferences with students; Schedules make-up clinical as needed;

Maintains ongoing weekly evaluation of individual student progress in the clinical/lab/simulation area;

Provides timely ongoing verbal and written feedback to students;

Evaluation

Provides the evaluation of students in didactic, lab, simulation, and/or clinical areas;

Participates in peer evaluations when requested;

Reviews student evaluation summaries of assigned courses and utilizes the feedback for planning and implementing future courses;

Participates in program planning in response to student/program evaluation feedback and employer satisfaction surveys.

Workload

Full-time, part-time (Per Diem/ Adjunct) faculty have the res