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Adjunct Instructor-CSPM

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:21:15 -0700

Job Type: Faculty
Department: 8038
Date Posted: August 31, 2010
Description: Job Summary: As an Adjunct Instructor 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. Required Education and ExperienceA minimum of a master's degree in Public Health or Health Administrator.Desired Skills and AbilitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships. Calculates exam scores and grades.*Physical Effort Required for Job - 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 unit while 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 Assistant Professor and/or Adjunct Instructor

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:00:00 -0700

Job Type: Faculty
Department: Physical Therapy
Date Posted: March 25, 2010
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.

Director-DNP

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:59:17 -0700

Job Type: Faculty
Department: 8039
Date Posted: October 27, 2009
Description: Summary:

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Director is the academic leader responsible for the management of administrative, curricular, and student/faculty issues of the program. The director maintains standards for professional accreditation, university policy, and plans and manages the budget. The director collaborates with other administrators to sustain strategic planning goals and priorities compatible with University values and mission.

Skills and Abilities: Excellent written and oral communication. Ability to function effectively as a member of a team and independently. Knowledgeable about the faculty role.Education and/or Experience: At least three years of progressive experience in teaching in advanced practice nursing programs. At least three years of experience in administration/ management in masters or higher degree nursing programs. At least five years of experience practicing in advanced nursing practice. Earned doctorate in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning. Registered Nurse or eligible for licensure in California.

Assistant/Associate Professor-Physical Therapy

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:39:42 -0700

Job Type: Faculty
Department: 8021
Date Posted: October 21, 2009
Description: DESCRIPTION: An assistant professor is a regular ranked 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 develop and teach the courses 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.QUALIFICATIONS:A minimum of a post-professional doctoral degree in the discipline or a closely related field. A clinical entry-level doctoral degree and board certified specialization may be accepted in lieu of a post-professional doctoral degree. Prior teaching experience in higher education in the discipline or closely related field is strongly preferred. Clinical expertise in the clinical specialty area of teaching assignment. Experience with curriculum development and professional program accreditation preferred. Record of publication and service appropriate for appointment at this rank (see Faculty/Staff Handbook). Maintains licensure/certification required for the teaching assignment.

Full-time Clinical Nurse Instructor

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:52:19 -0700

Job Type: Faculty
Department: 8039
Date Posted: June 15, 2009
Description: Samuel Merritt University School of Nursing has full-time Clinical Nurse Instructor opportunities available at campuses in Oakland, Sacramento, San Francisco and San Mateo.The Clinical Nurse Instructor has a full-time teaching assignment comprised of clinical courses. This may include teaching clinical rotations in in-patient, community, laboratory and/or simulated clinical settings as well as internship/preceptorship courses. The Clinical Nurse Instructor is responsible for creating a positive learning environment for students in accordance with the educational objectives of the course and for implementing the policies identified in the course syllabus to ensure the successful achievement of course objectives. The Instructor is accountable to the Course Manager and to the Director/Chairperson of the program to which s/he is assigned.The Clinical Nurse Instructor does not have responsibility for scholarship hours and is responsible for a limited number of service hours to accommodate participation in course and content meetings as well as office hours. EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE:Masters in Nursing or a related field (required)Demonstrated current competence in clinical areaEffective leadership and communication skillsPast experience in clinical teaching preferredTO 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, Oakland, CA 94609. (phone: 510-869-6511x5757)SMU School of Nursing programs include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a 12-month accelerated BSN, an Entry-level Master of Science in Nursing, and a Master of Science in Case Management, Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Anesthetist. Plans are underway for a Doctor of Nursing Practice Program.

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

Thu, 21 May 2009 18:44:14 -0700

Job Type: Faculty
Department: Nursing
Date Posted: May 21, 2009
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.

Full-time Faculty. Positions available in Oakland, Sacramento, San Francisco and San Mateo

Thu, 21 May 2009 18:44:04 -0700

Job Type: Faculty
Department: Nursing
Date Posted: May 21, 2009
Description:

Samuel Merritt University School of Nursing has full-time faculty opportunities available at campuses in Oakland, Sacramento, San Francisco and San Mateo. Full-time faculty have multiple roles including teaching, service, and scholarship and creative activity:

I. Teaching and Learning - create environments that facilitate student learning and the attainment of expected outcomes at the course and program levels. Faculty have ownership for the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of the curricula within the School of Nursing which are designed to prepare graduates to provide nursing care in a dynamic health care environment.

II. Service - serve on School of Nursing committees, University committees and other committees or task forces. Service consists of activities that promote the image, mission or strategic priorities of the University, the well-being of relevant individuals or groups among the community of interest or the professional growth of faculty. Service also includes academic advising which is student-centered and assists students to realize the maximum educational benefits available.

III. Scholarship and Creative Activity - engage in scholarship that reflects activities resulting in the production, reorganization/refinement, dissemination or creation of works that advance knowledge in one's field.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of Master's degree in nursing or an equivalent field requiredEarned Doctorate from an accredited institution of higher education preferredSpecialization in area of teaching responsibilityAt least three years of progressive teaching experience in classroom, practice, and/or laboratory settings preferred. Recent (within five years) practice experience in area of specializationRegistered Nurse or eligible for licensure in California

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, 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 a Master of Science in Case Management, Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Anesthetist. Plans are underway for a Doctor of Nursing Practice Program.