Available: August 7, 2023

Location: Alva Campus

Terms of Employment: Full-time, tenure-track, nine-month position. Salary based on qualifications and experience, but determined by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and President, to be approved by the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO).

Duties and Responsibilities: Plan, guide, implement and evaluate learning experiences of students in clinical and classroom settings, demonstrating skill as a clinical practitioner. An understanding of programs related to alternative entry and progression for students who already are licensed as an LPN/LVN or ADN as well as for programs for traditional generic-entry BSN students is essential. Additionally, the faculty member will have the following essential functions:

• Provide effective methods of student evaluation for clinical and class content.
• Actively participate in curriculum planning, development, and revision, demonstrating teaching competencies in the classroom, practice laboratory, and clinical settings.
• Be a liaison with communities and facilities interested in supporting students in any of the nursing programs.
• Participate in and develop marketing activities designed to recruit students to any nursing program.
• Communicate effectively with personnel using appropriate channels.
• Serve as academic advisor to assigned students.
• Participate in school activities and serve on school committees.
• Assist the division chair and program directors in recruitment of faculty and students.
• Support and participate in ongoing research within the school and/or initiate studies as an individual or member of a research team.
• Participate in local and state professional nursing associations.
• Collaborate with colleagues in nursing and other disciplines.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current trends in nursing education and nursing service.
• Participate actively in community service health-care activities.
• Periodic travel to the different program delivery sites is required.

Qualifications: Doctorate in nursing or related field preferred; master’s degree with a major in nursing required. Two years of full-time practice as a registered nurse in a clinical setting required. Prior teaching experience preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Dedication to the advancement of nursing and the nursing profession. Potential for leadership in nursing and nursing education. Unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in state of Oklahoma.

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Send Information to:

Dr. Steven Maier
Dean of Faculty
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
709 Oklahoma Blvd.
Alva, OK 73717
Email: sjmaier@nwosu.edu

Electronic applications are preferred, via email as PDF attachments.

Applicants should provide a cover letter, a curriculum vita that includes contact information for at least three professional references, an NWOSU application for faculty (https://www.nwosu.edu/uploads//exempt-employee-app-fillable.pdf), and academic transcripts. (Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for application; official transcripts will be required before appointment.)

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are encouraged to apply. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.