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Lecturer of Nursing
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Position Number: 1779928
Location: Henderson, NV
Position Type: Medicine - Nursing

Lecturer of Nursing

Nevada State College (NSC) appreciates your interest in employment. To ensure your application process runs smoothly, we ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

The required documents are listed below on the posting. Your application may not be considered if you do not attach the required documents.
Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessed through your candidate home account. Completed applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
Please note, recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (702) 992-2320 or nhr@nsc.edu.

Job Description

Nevada State College School of Nursing has two 12-month, non-tenure track, lecturer positions available for Fall 2020. These positions are primarily dedicated to the on-ground prelicensure program. The successful applicant will minimally hold a MSN degree; an unencumbered Nevada Registered Nurse license or ability to obtain prior to employment; at least two years of direct-care experience; and at least one year of full-time or part-time teaching experience in nursing.

About Nevada State College

Founded in 2002, Nevada State College (NSC) is a four-year public college located on a developing 512-acre campus in the foothills of Henderson, Nevada (adjacent to Las Vegas). Our faculty members enjoy the rare opportunity to mold the college as it continues to grow into a cornerstone of higher education in Southern Nevada. NSC faculty work in state-of-the-art facilities that feature smart classrooms and a Finance Lab that allows students to use real-world and timely information during class. The average class size across campus is 27 students. For more information about NSC, watch this video about student life at NSC .

NSC serves over 5,000 students who are highly diverse and largely underserved; a majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students. As a teaching-oriented institution, our faculty focus on high-quality instruction, engaging learning experiences, and innovative techniques to improve student learning.

About the School of Nursing at NSC

Do you love nursing? Do you love teaching? If so, then we are looking for you!

We are seeking an outstanding nurse educator to work alongside dedicated faculty and staff in a highly collegial, interdisciplinary environment based on Caring Science. In the School of Nursing, Caring Science is infused throughout the curriculum and influences how faculty, staff, and students interact to achieve the institutional teaching mission. As a 12-month lecturer, your primary teaching assignment will be in the on-ground prelicensure program, which may include both clinical and/or didactic instruction, based upon operational needs.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

At Nevada State College, we celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. To strengthen the college and progress its mission, the college dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meet the evolving needs of NSC, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

Throughout your application materials, we encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education. For example, your efforts might include contributions in the areas of teaching, mentoring, advising, research, and/or institutional service.

Primary Responsibilities

Teach 30 credits per academic year, which may be taught as 12-credit hours per semester for two semesters and six-credit hours for one semester
Teach upper-level courses in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in a variety of formats (e.g., in-person clinical and/or didactic, hybrid, online)
Serve on departmental and college-wide committees
Conduct required weekly office hours
Student advising
Engage in scholarly activity within your discipline or in the scholarship of teaching and learning

Required Qualifications:

MSN from an institution accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education
Two (2) years of direct patient care experience
Evidence of strong commitment to teaching, mentoring, and working with undergraduate nursing students
Possession of, or eligibility for, an unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Nevada
Proof of creative activities consistent with a lecturer rank
Commitment to creating an academic environment that supports students while holding them accountable for meeting minimum expectations
Commitment to the promotion of Caring Science in every interaction with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders
Highly effective oral communication, written communication, and interpersonal skills

Please note: Applicant's must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Nurse Educator
Full-time experience teaching nursing at the BSN, or higher, degree level
Previous experience with higher education nursing curriculum and/or course development
Previous experience with accreditation (CCNE, CNEA, ACEN, or regional academic agencies)
Recent experience with Adult Medical/Surgical (1 position), or Maternal/Child (1 position) nursing care
Experience with simulated learning in nursing education
Active participation in professional organizations

Rank, Salary & Benefits:

Lecturer, Non-tenure track
Budgeted salary for this position is $80,000 (12-month appointment)
Nevada State College offers excellent benefits, including 15.25% retirement match, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 11 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts

This Posting is Open Until Filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. The review of applications begins on or around 30 days after posting, and will continue until the position is filled. Recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

NSC employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSC, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the Find Jobs process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at NSC and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please upload the following documents:

Detailed CV or resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
Letter of interest indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State College;
Statement of Teaching Philosophy;
Names and contact information of three references, at least one of whom can speak to your teaching ability (you will be notified before references are contacted).

The search committee may ask for more materials at later stages in the application process.

Throughout your application materials, we encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Nevada State College does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NSC-external/job/NSC---Henderson/Lecturer-of-Nursing_R0118593-1