Tenure Track Assistant Professor of the RN to BSN Program
Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU!
The following are reasons why you should join our team:
The following are reasons why you should join our team:
- Work-life balance
- Holidays-10 paid holidays per year and 1 Floating Holiday
- Sick Leave – Earned at an accrual rate of .0416125 for each hour in pay status.
- Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver
- Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities
- Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
- Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable
- Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package including
- Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Life Insurance and Long Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits.
- Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement.
- Opportunities for career growth and a variety of career paths
- Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.
- Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path
The Department of Health Sciences & Human Performance in the College of Health Professions and Science at Montana State University Billings seeks a qualified candidate to teach undergraduate coursework in the RN to BSN Completion program. The candidate may also be requested to teach courses in the Healthcare Administration and Health & Wellness programs of study in times of low RN to BSN student census. Candidates must hold at minimum a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree, but a terminal degree (Ph.D. or DNP) in nursing is preferred. Faculty must also hold a current and unencumbered RN or APRN license; be academically prepared for the areas in which they teach; and have experience in and maintain clinical expertise in the relevant clinical area in which they teach. Participation in online curriculum development and assessment and RN to BSN program accreditation are essential.
Prior online teaching experience is preferred. The ability to effectively engage and deliver high-quality and outcome-focused instruction to students with a variety of lived experiences, diverse backgrounds and learning needs is essential. Qualified candidates will demonstrate an ability to meet expectations of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, and to be able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with faculty colleagues, professional staff, and students.
Teaching
The RN to BSN program provides students with knowledge, skills, and attitudes that build upon their associate degree coursework, emphasizing further development in leadership and management, informatics, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, legal and ethical aspects of care, cultural competence, clinical judgment, and the promotion of health in individuals, families, and communities. Coursework focuses on real-world application of learning and emphasizes the role of the nurse as a leader, advocate, and change agent in dynamic healthcare systems. Courses are offered entirely online, so the ideal candidate will demonstrate skill in online learning platforms and educational technology, and commitment to developing and teaching courses that provide engaging, accessible, student-centered, and transformative learning opportunities for students in a well-organized and flexible learning environment that supports the mission of MSU Billings. Typical load = 21 credit hours/AY; and possible summer session with additional credit hours and additional compensation.
Scholarship
Qualified candidates are expected to meet expectations and demonstrate commitment to professional activity in the areas of publication, research (applied and/or basic to include commitment to and work toward state and national accreditation of department programs), consulting, creative endeavor; participation in professional associations, conferences, meetings and workshops; production of grants including grant writing and application, and evidence of subject matter mastery and awareness of current developments in the field.
Service
Qualified candidates must meet expectations of service with activities such as service on department and university committees, contributing to program accreditation efforts, and other service as appropriate to the program, department, university, community, and profession. A key service expectation of the RN to BSN faculty candidate is the contribution to students’ academic and career success through the provision of holistic advising support. Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment. (In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.)
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Current and unencumbered RN or APRN Nursing License
- Must be academically prepared for the areas in which they teach; and have experience in and maintain clinical expertise in the relevant clinical area in which they teach.
- Commitment to developing and teaching online courses
- Evidence of potential for scholarly productivity
- Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with faculty colleagues, professional staff, and students.
- Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP) in Nursing preferred
- Prior online teaching experience
- Curriculum development
- Nursing Accreditation experience
The College of Health Professions and Science has a strong interest in being a leader in training the next generation of Health and Science Professionals. Current offerings at MSU Billings include healthcare related degree programs that span areas from careers with direct patient contact (such as Nursing, Athletic Training, Clinical and Mental Health Counseling, Paramedic, Radiology and Ultrasound Technology) to the Allied Health professions (such as Health Administration, Medical Coding and Billing, and Medical Laboratory Sciences. We also offer degrees in Biology, Chemistry and Health and Human Performance that prepare students to continue their education in Medicine, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant Studies, Dentistry, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy. Students and Faculty in these programs have opportunities to collaborate, conduct joint research, expand research, develop additional career pathways, and build meaningful connections within the health services, industry, and biotech sectors to meet our community and regional needs. Interested individuals can obtain more information about the College of Health Professions and Science at https://www.msubillings.edu/chps/.
Montana State University Billings is the third largest University in Montana and is located in Montana’s largest city. The University has five colleges, through which it serves a diverse student body and a broad regional community. Our staff and faculty strive to transform the lives of our students by empowering them to succeed in achieving their educational and life goals. To give our students the best possible path to success in achieving their goals, we are committed to closing equity gaps via our recruitment, retention, and completion initiatives. MSUB faculty and students are also active in scholarship and creative endeavors on state-wide, national, and international stages. Our programs are responsive to community needs and partner with local and regional entities to provide clinical, internship and experiential learning opportunities to our students. MSUB is an innovator in teaching strategies and modalities that accommodate students’ individual learning needs and busy lifestyles. Interested individuals can obtain more information about Montana State University Billings at https://www.msubillings.edu.
Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.
Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, employment@msubillings.edu.
MSU Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website: http://www.msubillings.edu/humres/eeos.htm
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