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Program Clinical Coordinator

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:42:16 -0800

Job Type: Faculty
Department: Nurse Anesthesia
Date Posted: November 11, 2011
Description: To plan, manage and evaluate the clinical curriculum of the Program of Nurse Anesthesia (PNA) commensurate with accepted norms of higher education and accreditation standards of CCNE and the Council on Accreditation (COA).EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:Earned master's degree, preferably in nursing Interest in pursuing doctoral degree is desirable Current recertification by National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists Current RN Licensure and NA Certification from the California BRN Three to five years experience in education and/or departmental administration or management required Substantive clinical expertise as a CRNA, with documented evidence of strong performance Active participation in nurse anesthesia professional activities at state or national level is desirableREQUIRED SKILLS CHARACTERISTICS:Expertise in clinical teaching; expertise in didactic instruction preferable Strong leadership and critical thinking abilities Excellent management and communication skills required. Meet the proficient level of competence according to the Samuel Merritt University technology core competency matrix and willingness to obtain additional education/training as necessary to meet demands Ability to adjust other professional commitments to meet varying program scheduling requirements Ability to travel as position requires.

Adjunct Clinical Faculty. Positions available in Oakland, Sacramento, San Francisco and San Mateo

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:41:11 -0800

Job Type: Faculty
Department: Nursing
Date Posted: November 8, 2011
Description:

Samuel Merritt University School of Nursing has adjunct clinical faculty opportunities available at campuses in Oakland, Sacramento, San Francisco and San Mateo. Adjunct clinical faculty teach nursing students during their practica in hospitals or clinical settings. These positions are ideal for working nurses who have expertise in disciplines of medical surgical nursing, critical care, pediatrics, maternity, community health or mental health nursing.

Adjunct Clinical Faculty create a positive learning environment for students in accordance with the educational objectives of the course and implement the policies identified in the course syllabus to ensure the successful achievement of course objectives.

I. Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Creates a dynamic, learner centered clinical environment that supports the diverse learning needs of the student population and that is based on educational theory, and evidence-based teaching and clinical practices.Models reflective and critical thinking. Serves as coach and mentor for students in the clinical setting. Confers with students on progress and assists in development of learning plans to facilitate successful achievement of course objectives.Meets with faculty of the course prior to the first day of clinical to review clinical and course requirements. Participates in faculty course meetings.Completes an appropriate clinical orientation to the site/s (if necessary) where the faculty member will be overseeing students; maintains and enhances competence in the clinical area of teaching. Plans clinical learning experiences that are appropriate for level of the students.Reviews written assignments and provides appropriate, timely, written feedback; documents student progress on appropriate forms.Evaluates learner performance in the clinical settings and provides ongoing feedback to students on attainment of clinical objectives.Completes a formal, written midterm and final evaluation on a designated form for each student.Notifies Course Manager of at-risk students or unusual occurrences in the clinical setting as soon as identified and at least weekly thereafter.Submits the students final clinical evaluations for filing to the Program administrative assistant.

II. Education, Qualifications and Experience:

Masters in Nursing (preferred)

Demonstrated current competence in clinical area

Effective leadership and communication skills

Past experience in clinical teaching position preferred

TO APPLY: Please send CV and letter of interest to: rmarchione@samuelmerritt.edu or Regina Marchione, Coordinator of Faculty Recruitment, Samuel Merritt University School of Nursing, 3100 Summit Street, 3rd Floor, Oakland, CA 94609 (phone: 510-869-6511x5757)

SMU School of Nursing graduates the largest number of license eligible students in California. Our expanding nursing programs include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a 12-month accelerated BSN, an Entry-level Master of Science in Nursing, and Master of Science in Case Management, Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Anesthetist. Plans are underway for a Doctor of Nursing Practice Program.

Adjunct Instructor-OT

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:22:28 -0700

Job Type: Faculty
Department: Occupational Therapy
Date Posted: October 26, 2011
Description: Summary:

An Adjunct Instructor is a temporary faculty member in an academic department who is responsible for guiding the learning of students in classrooms and/or clinical settings. A faculty member is assigned to teach the course for which they are qualified by education, certification and professional experience. Instructional duties include planning courses and curricula, didactic and clinical teaching and evaluating courses. Related duties include academic advising of students related to the course the instructor is teaching. Faculty at the rank of adjunct instructor are expected to be actively engaged in professional activities, which enhance the faculty role.

Education and/or Experience: The candidate must have a completed Master s, doctorate, or be enrolled in a doctoral program at an accredited college or university.At least two years of employment as an occupational therapist. Certificates and Licensure:The candidate must be a registered occupational therapist by the National Board for Certification for Occupational Therapists, Inc. (NBCOT).

The candidate must have a current OT license in the state of California.

Adjunct Assistant Professor and/or Adjunct Instructor

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:00:00 -0700

Job Type: Faculty
Department: Physical Therapy
Date Posted: October 26, 2011
Description:

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Summary: An adjunct assistant professor is a temporary faculty member in an academic department who is responsible for guiding the learning of students in classrooms and/or clinical settings. A faculty member is assigned to teach the courses for which they are qualified by education, certification, and professional experience. Instructional duties include planning courses and curricula, classroom and lab teaching, and evaluating students. Related duties include academic advising of students, supervision of learning activities, maintaining weekly office hours, attending meetings, serving on committees, and participation in special College events and ceremonies. Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned. An asterisk (*) denotes an essential job function for ADA purposes.

The Department maintains a description of specific teaching responsibilities that is provided to adjunct faculty prior to hiring.

Teaching/Learning (60%)

Develops instructional materials and student learning activities for didactic or clinical instruction based on program and course objectivesand within the context of the program s philosophy.Collaborates with other faculty to coordinate all instructional activities to provide optimal learning environment for students. Selects and uses a variety of situationally appropriate teaching methods and strategies, including but not limited to: lecture, discussion, role-playing, group activities, audiovisual and technical materials. Communicates effectively with students and peers in teaching course and clinical material and in the achievement of identified learning goals.

Evaluation (20%)

Provides regular and timely feedback to students, including the return of written assignments. Documents student performance deficiencies in writing to the student as soon as identified. Completes formative and summative evaluation reports on student achievement of learning objectives according to College policy.Evaluates courses and instructional performance annually and more often if needed.

Academic Advising (5%)

Is available during regularly posted office hours and by appointment to provide academic advising to students outside of class.

Scholarship/Research (10%)

Maintains currency of knowledge in subject area. Achieves annual goals for scholarship and research appropriate for role and FTE.

Other Duties (5%)

Responds to voice or email messages within 48 hours.Maintains licensure/certification required for the teaching assignment. Is punctual to class. Notifies program director of illness/unavoidable absence in advance of course meetings.Attends course meetings and participates in shared governance by serving on departmental and college-wide committees as appropriate to FTE. Attends college or program ceremonies and events.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises and evaluates students in the classroom and/or clinical setting.

Education and/or Experience:

Doctoral degree preferred. A master s entry-level degree can suffice with American Board of Physical Therapy Specialities certification and/or completion of a post-graduate residency or fellowship. Two years of full time teaching experience in specialty area with entry-level students or licensed practitioners preferred. Prior teaching experience in a baccalaureate or higher degree program required for masters prepared faculty and strongly preferred for doctorally prepared faculty at this rank. Clinical expertise in the clinical specialty area of teaching assignment.

Skills and Abilities:

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).Excellent interpersonal relationships.Ability to calculates exam scores and grades.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current licensure as a physical therapist in California is required. Other specialized certification or license may be required depending on the nature of the instructional assignment.

Physical Effort Required:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. Clinical instruction positions require the employee to move with students around a clinical nursing unit which caring for patients. The employee must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and receive detailed information through verbal and written communication.

Adjunct Instructor

Summary:An Adjunct Instructor is a temporary faculty member in an academic department who is responsible for guiding the learning of students in classrooms and/or clinical settings. A faculty member is assigned to teach the course for which they are qualified by education, certification and professional experience. Instructional duties include planning courses and curricula, didactic and clinical teaching and evaluating courses. Related duties include academic advising of students, supervision of independent study projects, maintaining weekly office hours, attending meetings, serving on committees and participation in special College events and ceremonies. Faculties at the rank of adjunct instructor are expected to engage in scholarship as defined in the Faculty/Staff Handbook and to be actively engaged in professional activities, which enhance the faculty role. Duties and Responsibilities:

Other duties may be assigned. An asterisk (*) denotes an essential job function for ADA purposes:

The Department maintains a description of specific teaching responsibilities that is provided to adjunct faculty prior to hiring.

Teaching/ Learning: 50%Develops instructional materials and student learning activities for didactic or clinical instruction based on program and course objectives and within the context of the MOT program s philosophy. Collaborates with other faculty to coordinate theory and clinical instruction to provide optimal learning environment for students. Selects and uses a variety of situationally appropriate teaching methods and strategies, including but not limited to: lecture, demonstration, group activities, audiovisual and technical materials.Communicates effectively with students and peers in teaching course and clinical material and in the achievement of identified treatment plans.Oversees students as they provide therapeutic services to children. Evaluation: 10% Provides regular and timely feedback to students, including the return of written assignments. Documents students performance deficiencies in writing to the student as soon as identified.Completes formative and summative evaluation reports on student achievement of learning objectives according to College policy. Evaluates students ability to think critically and set realistic treatment goals.Evaluates courses and instructional performance annually and more often if needed.Academic Advising: 5% Is available by appointment to provide academic advising to students outside of class.Scholarship/Research 15% Maintain currency of knowledge in subject area. Achieves annual goals for scholarship and research appropriate for role and FTE.Other Duties 20% Responds to voice or e-mail messages within 48 hours.Maintains licensure/ certification required for the teaching assignment.Is punctual to class. Notifies program director of illness/ unavoidable absence in advance of course meetings.Attends course meetings and participates in shared governance by serving on departmental and college-wide committees as appropriate to FTE. Actively participates in course and curriculum development and accreditation activities. Maintains equipment and materials in clinic. Education and/or Experience: Doctoral degree preferred. A master s entry-level degree or Bachelor s degree can suffice with American Board of Physical Therapy Specialities certification and/or completion of a post-graduate residency or fellowship. Two years of full time teaching experience in specialty area with entry-level students or licensed practitioners preferred. Prior teaching experience in a baccalaureate or higher degree program required for masters prepared faculty and strongly preferred for doctorally prepared faculty at this rank. Clinical expertise in the clinical specialty area of teaching assignment. Certificates and Licensure:The candidate must be licensed as a physical therapist in California Physical Effort Required: Ability to perform deskwork, however, must be mobileLight lifting requiredAbility to talk, express and exchange ideas by means of the spoken wordAbility to write, express and exchange ideas by means of the written wordAuditory ability to receive detailed information through verbal communication Dexterity of push, pull, climb, stoop, bend, stand and have flexibility of the upper and lower body.

CSPM Adjunct Assistant Professor

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:29:58 -0700

Job Type: Faculty
Department: CSPM
Date Posted: October 13, 2011
Description: Job Summary:

As an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor within the Department of Medicine, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating and teaching a course during the fall and/or spring semester, and for guiding the learning of students in the classroom setting. Faculty members are assigned to develop and teach the course(s) for which they are qualified by education, certification, and professional experience. Instructional duties include planning courses and curricula, and evaluating courses. Related duties include academic advising of students, supervision of independent study projects, maintaining office hours, and attending departmental meetings when required.

Supervisory ResponsibilitiesSupervises and evaluates students in the classroom and/or clinical settings.Required Education and Experience A minimum of an earned doctoral degree in the discipline or in a closely related discipline. Clinical expertise in the clinical specialty area of the teaching assignmentDesired Skills and Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships. Calculates exam scores and grades.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Holds a current license to practice in California. Other specialized certification or license may be required depending on the nature of the instructional assignment

Director, Program of Nurse Anesthesia

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:29:39 -0700

Job Type: Faculty
Department: CRNA
Date Posted: August 17, 2011
Description: SUMMARYThe Program of Nurse Anesthesia (PNA) Director is classified as a regular faculty with academic rank. The Director is responsible for leadership of the PNA (75%) and teaching students in classrooms and/or clinical settings (25%). This responsibility entails planning for the expansion, enhancement and administration of a well-established MSN program, in keeping with the mission and goals of the university and it's academic programs, the regional accreditation standards of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), the standards of the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the standards of the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational programs (COA) and generally accepted norms in higher education.The PNA Associate Director, Program Clinical Coordinator, Faculty and Program Manager directly report to the Director. Related duties include determining PNA faculty teaching assignments, managing the PNA personnel and operations budget, completing accreditation and other official documents, and having primary oversight over the program's curriculum. The PNA Director is expected to engage in significant scholarship and active service as defined in the Samuel Merritt University (SMU) Faculty Handbook. A record of active service within the nurse anesthesia professional community that would enhance this leadership role is also expected.EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Earned doctorate in Nursing or a related field. Current enrollment in an appropriate doctoral program or acceptance into an appropriate doctoral program (with matriculation planned within an acceptable time period) is sufficient for application purposes. Substantive, successful, and recent teaching experience in a nurse anesthesia educational program Minimum of one year in a management/leadership position; substantive, successful experience as a nurse anesthesia educational administrator preferred Substantive professional experience as a practicing CRNA Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse and certification as a Nurse Anesthetist by the California Board of Registered Nursing Eligibility for recertification as a CRNA by the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse AnesthetistsREQUIRED SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS: Effective leadership and critical thinking skills Excellent organizational and operational skills Excellent written and verbal skills - must be comfortable and skilled in public speaking Effective project planning and implementation skills Substantial computer and technology skills sufficient to meet teaching and administrative responsibilities - at minimum, must meet the basic expectations delineated in SMU's basic Technology Core Competencies for faculty; advanced level preferredTechnical or cognitive/knowledge-based skills required to competently and comfortably integrate simulation-based methodologies into the curriculum (manikin-based, standardized patients, computer based) is highly desirable Flexibility in time schedules that will allow for attendance and participation of selected university functions required of all faculty members Ability to travel to clinical sites and professional meetings

Assistant Professor

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:33:06 -0700

Job Type: Faculty
Department: Physician Assistant
Date Posted: June 10, 2011
Description: Summary:

To collaborate in the development, coordination evaluation of the clinical residency curriculum under the guidance of the chair to serve as liaison between the departments, the students and the clinical affiliate sites.

Education and/or Experience:

Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program

A minimum of three years of clinical practice

NCCPA certified

Licensed (or eligible for license) in California

Ph D preferred, graduate degree required

Teaching experience, preferably in a PA program strongly recommended

Associate Managing Director-San Francisco Learning Center

Tue, 24 May 2011 14:06:44 -0700

Job Type: Faculty
Department: Nursing
Date Posted: May 24, 2011
Description:

SUMMARY: The Associate Managing Director, San Francisco Learning Center is a regular ranked faculty member of the School of Nursing who is responsible for implementing the ABSN program, collaborating with the Bay Area Clinical Coordinator and Bay Area Preceptorship Coordinator in securing clinical sites, identifying prospective faculty, implementing the curriculum, and teaching students in classrooms and/or clinical settings.

Skills and Abilities: Excellent timely written and oral communication. Able to function effectively as a member of a team and independently. Proficient with Microsoft Office and Outlook. Proficient with budget monitoring. Knowledgeable about the faculty role. Knowledgeable about office management. Able to identify and apply policy and procedures to remote-site operational issues. Able to seek clarification when necessary. Education and/or Experience: Experience with community relations. Academic Experience strongly preferred Masters degree in Nursing or comparable. Registered Nurse in California or license eligible. Physical Requirements: Hand and finger dexterity for computer, calculator, copy machine, and telephone use. Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word in person or on the telephone. Able to receive detailed information through verbal and written communication. Able to read and write clear documents.

Adjunct Instructor- PA

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:53:09 -0700

Job Type: Faculty
Department: 8030
Date Posted: March 29, 2011
Description: Adjunct Instructor Summary: An Adjunct Instructor is a temporary faculty member in an academic department who is responsible for guiding the learning of students in classrooms and/or clinical settings. A faculty member is assigned to teach the course for which they are qualified by education, certification and professional experience. Instructional duties include planning courses and curricula, didactic and clinical teaching and evaluating courses. Related duties include academic advising of students, supervision of independent study projects, maintaining weekly office hours, attending meetings, serving on committees and participation in special University events and ceremonies. Faculties at the rank of adjunct instructor are expected to engage in scholarship as defined in the Faculty/Staff Handbook and to be actively engaged in professional activities, which enhance the faculty role. Education and/or Experience: Doctoral degree preferred. A master's entry-level degree or Bachelor's degree can suffice with American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties certification and/or completion of a post-graduate residency or fellowship. Two years of full time teaching experience in specialty area with entry-level students or licensed practitioners preferred. Prior teaching experience in a baccalaureate or higher degree program required for masters prepared faculty and strongly preferred for doctoral prepared faculty at this rank. Clinical expertise in the clinical specialty area of teaching assignment. Certificates and Licensure: The candidate must be licensed as a physical therapist in California Physical Effort Required: Ability to perform deskwork, however, must be mobile Light lifting required Ability to talk, express and exchange ideas by means of the spoken word Ability to write, express and exchange ideas by means of the written word Auditory ability to receive detailed information through verbal communication Dexterity of push, pull, climb, stoop, bend, stand and have flexibility of the upper and lower body.