Nursing Faculty-Pediatrics Specialty at undefined

Position Title: Nursing Faculty – Pediatrics Specialty 

Department: Nursing

Division: 

Reports To:  Dean of Nursing through Level Coordinator

Classification:  Faculty 

Status:  Exempt 

Origin Date: 1992

Revised:  01-13-2025

Schedule:  Full time

Position Summary:  A professional nurse who is responsible for coordination of learning activities for a specific course. 

Responsibilities/Accountability:  

1. Acceptance of Missions:  Dillard University is a historically Black institution that cultivates leaders who live ethically, think and communicate precisely, and act courageously to make the world a better place.

The mission of Dillard University College of Nursing is to prepare caring, courageous future nurse leaders who are ethical, critical thinkers that communicate effectively and therapeutically respecting the diversity of peoples in all health care settings to improve the human condition. 

 2. Participate in planning and implementing the educational program and directs learning activities by: ensuring that course learning outcome subjective and content are written and outlined to reflect the philosophy, organizing framework, and level objectives; utilizing varied teaching strategies; assisting students to apply the organizing framework to nursing practice; assisting students to apply nursing theories and principles to nursing practice; reviewing audio-visuals and literary resources for use int eh educational program; conducting formal classes and supervising clinical experiences as assigned;  assisting in the preparation and implementation of classroom and clinical schedules; evaluating effectiveness of own-instruction; using knowledge gained from student and peer evaluations in planning of subsequent learning experiences; collecting clinical facility evaluations as indicated; submits course reports and roll books and other student progression documents at the end of the semester; and fulfilling University faculty responsibilities; adheres to the bylaws for the College of Nursing. 

 3. Assist in the planning and implementation of a sound educational program designed to meet the objectives of the specific levels by; principles of learning; arranging for the preparation of class and clinical schedules and their dissemination; attending annual agency meeting with faculty to negotiate clinical request; evaluating educational resources; designing and/or revising methods and tools for evaluation that are consistent with teaching strategies and objectives; maintaining a record of students' grades; teaching in classroom and clinical area as indicated. 

4.  Participating in scholarly community activities consistent with the mission and goals of the University, College of Nursing and profession by: holding membership in professional organizations and assuming leadership roles when indicated; assuming a leadership role in academic affairs of the University; demonstrating leadership within community organization which promote health; demonstrating self-directedness in the pursuit of continual learning activities; assisting with grant procurement; contributing to professional publications; making scholarly presentations to professional and non professional organization. in the event of team teaching the full-time faculty member serves as ht elead. Adheres to the bylaws for the college of Nursing; performs related duties as assigned. 

 5. If a faculty member serves as the course lead, the lead faculty assumes and fulfills administrative responsibilities commensurate with the position by assuring that level competencies, and course content remain compatible with the philosophy, organizing framework and objectives of the nursing program; providing for continuous evaluation of courses to determine if objectives are met; interpreting the philosophy, objectives, and policies of the College of Nursing to faculty and students; coordinating activities with other levels in the College and affiliated agencies; assisting  in the identification of faculty and student needs assisting in the recruitment, screening and selection of faculty; provide formal peer evaluation and support to colleagues teaching within the course or related clinical. Formal peer evaluations are to be forwarded to the respective nursing problems; conducting course clinical meetings, respectively; syllabi development/revision for both lecture and clinical courses. 

 Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Master's Degree in Nursing is required. A doctorate in Nursing is preferred. A State of Louisiana or compact RN license is required. Must have a minimum of two years teaching experience in baccalaureate nursing education or related work experience commensurate with the position description. Possesses qualities of integrity, initiative, and good judgment with high ethical standards. Must have the ability to work and communicate effectively with others.

 Work Conditions

May require long hours sitting in front of a computer, walking across campus, and/or bending, stooping and lifting up to 20 lbs.                 

Other: 

Complies with the Dillard University Faculty Handbook and Dillard University College of Nursing Bylaws.