Assistant Professor of Nursing

Angola, Indiana

Full-time

Summary

The position of Assistant Professor requires an individual who can provide excellence in teaching, interested in both their students and their subjects. S/he must be committed to the centrality of a Trine University education. The Assistant Professor should have a broad understanding of appropriate academic programs and potential future directions; be flexible, visionary, creative and energetic; and want students to excel and take pleasure in their success. Fair discipline, attention to duty, and desire for self-improvement are expected traits of Trine University Faculty members.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach the standard faculty load of twelve (12) semester hours per semester or twenty-four (24) semesters hours per academic year
Develop and implement curriculum, including selecting textbooks
Provide instruction (teach class) for the class length listed in the official schedule
Provide each student with a course syllabus
Review course syllabus with students at the first class session
At a minimum, prepare and grade a midterm and a final exam or project for each course
Record class attendance
Submit absentee and deficiency information to Academic Support Services via the Intranet site
Post and maintain a regular schedule of at least ten (10) office hours per week—one office hour shall be scheduled per week for each credit hour of instruction
Assist students with academic deficiencies
Assist the chair in departmental functions
Participate in developing or implementing the department strategic plan
Advise prospective and current students about curriculum and career opportunities
The Assistant Professor will also be responsible and accountable for additional duties and assignments as prescribed by the respective Program Director, School Dean, and Vice President.

Required Education

The ideal candidate will have a Doctoral degree and two to four years related experience/training, and hold a registered Nurse license in the state of residence (active, unencumbered).

Candidates with Master's degrees will be considered.

Salary

Rank and salary will be based on qualifications.

Outstanding Benefits:

Trine University offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Some benefits offered include:

Health - medical, dental, flex spending, HSA accounts
Life insurance - a variety of voluntary life options are available along with an employer paid employee life policy valued at 1 ½ times annual salary
Paid vacation and sick time
Retirement - after one year of full-time service you are eligible for an employer contribution of 5% and up to an additional 5% employer match

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Are you ready to join Trine?

Trine University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Trine will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.