Department Contact: Ana Chavez-Mcpherson, 575-646-3813, ana07@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: New Mexico State University invites applications and nominations for a college (i.e., non-tenure seeking) faculty position in the BSN Program. The individual in this position will have responsibilities in teaching (80%), service (20%). The program is housed in the College of Health, Education and Social Transformation’s School of Nursing

Position Details

Position Title: Nursing College Assistant Professor

College/Division: College of Hlth, Educ & Soc Trans

Department: 370200-NURSING

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement:

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Plans, designs, and provides clinical and/or laboratory instruction which reflect an understanding of the program’s objectives and curriculum (12 credits of teaching per semester).
2. Evaluates student achievement of curricular and course objectives and learning outcomes related to nursing knowledge and practice.
3. Participates in advising and guidance of the students.
4. Hold office hours for the purpose of meeting with students to provide individual instruction, guidance and remediation.
5. Assists in curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
6. Assists in the development, evaluation, and revision of student admission, progression, retention and graduation policies within the policies of the institution.
7. Contributes to program, department, and college activities and initiatives including participating in program and department faculty meetings and serving on committees and participating in university functions.
8. Participates in graduation ceremonies.
9. Participates in faculty recruitment and interview activities.
10. Performs other duties as assigned by Associate Director for the Undergraduate program and School of Nursing Director.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 

Equivalent Qualifications: 
1. Master’s degree in Nursing
2. Three years of full-time professional nursing clinical experience
3. Current New Mexico RN or APRN license, Nursing Licensure Compact state RN license, or eligible for New Mexico RN or APRN licensure
4. In good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
5. Current CPR/BLS for Healthcare Provider certification.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Special Certification/Licensure: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.