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Nursing |
| Division: |
Provost's Office |
| Reports to: |
Director, Nursing |
| Direct Reports: |
N/A |
| Employment Type: |
Full Time |
| New/Existing: |
Existing-Begining January 1, 2027 |
| Position Summary |
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The Nursing Department at Wittenberg University seeks to hire a Full-time Professor of Practice faculty member begining January 1, 2027.
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| Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
- Teaching: Deliver courses as assigned (Pediatric, or Medical/Surgical Nursing, or Critical Care - Faculty teach across the curriculum). Demonstrate effective teaching as evidenced by Faculty and Course Evaluations by Students and Peer Reviews of Teaching. Teach 24 credit hours (tenure track) or 32 credit hours (professor of practice) in each academic year.
- Nursing Clinical Courses: Will serve as Course Coordinator, managing clinical/laboratory experiences for cohort. Teach in the clinical setting as required for position.
- Scholarship: Scholarly activity in nursing is evaluated via the model recommended by The American Association of Colleges of Nursing and include discovery, teaching, application, and integration.
- Service: Contribute to nursing program governance and administrative efforts to improve program quality. Member of Department of Nursing committees. Represent the Department of Nursing within Wittenberg University committees. Fulfill Professional and Ethical Responsibilities of the Faculty.
- Demonstrate support for community and belonging, as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned, such as special projects, programs, and developmental activities.
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| Required Qualifications |
- Masters in Nursing.
- Active, unencumbered, unrestricted Ohio Registered Nurse license or eligibility for an Ohio RN license in Ohio. Advanced practice nurses must hold and active Certificate of Authority.
- Two years’ experience in undergraduate teaching and advising in nursing.
- Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning consistent with the University’s mission and goals.
- Strong commitment and interest in teaching in the liberal arts and sciences context.
- Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check as required.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Earned doctorate in nursing (PhD, DNP, or DNS).
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| Additional Application Instructions |
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Review of Applications will begin immediately and continue unitl the position is filled.
Interested applicants must apply online. Applications will not be accepted by email or postal mail. As part of the application process plese upload:
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- Cover letter/ letter of application that addresses your interest in teaching in a baccalaureate program at a liberal arts college and how your experiences with teaching, scholarship, and / or service might contribute to a college community that includes a commitment to diversity and inclusion as one of its core values.
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- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
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- Verification of Ohio RN license
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- In Addition please ask your referees ( three ) to send their recommendation letter via email to : Jamie Kerestes, Clinical and Field Experience Coordinator - kerestes@wittenberg.edu
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- Applicants who require accomodation during any stage of the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (937 ) 327-7517 or email hure-mail@wittenberg.edu
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| Other Working Conditions & Physical Requirements or Distinguishing Details |
- Work environment is onsite
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| Equal Opportunity Employer Statement |
| Wittenberg University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are made based on qualification, merit, and University needs. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to provide a supportive and equitable environment for all employees. |