Faculty: Nursing; Direct Entry MSN (DE-MSN) Program Coordinator chez Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

Concordia University seeks applicants for the position of Full-time Faculty and Direct Entry MSN (DE-MSN) Program Coordinator in the School of Nursing at the Ann Arbor (CUAA), MI campus. The successful candidate is a registered nurse whose responsibilities include coordination of the DE-MSN Program within the framework established by the university and the SON (4 TCs) and other teaching responsibilities in the graduate and undergraduate nursing programs (20 TCs) annually. This is a twelve-month on-site position with the administrative portion renewed annually. The program coordinator reports to the Director of Graduate Nursing.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

DE-MSN Coordinator Role:

• Implements the DE-MSN Program on the Ann Arbor campus with guidance from the Director of Graduate Nursing and in collaboration with the CUW DE-MSN program coordinator.
• Presents matters of concern to the Director of Graduate Nursing.
• Reviews course evaluations each semester and plans for improvement in collaboration with the Director of Graduate Nursing.
• Contributes to required reports for the Michigan State Board of Nursing, the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing, AACN, HLC and CCNE.
• Adheres to program policies.
• Displays strong commitment to student success and advises students as necessary.
• Collaborates with the Director of Graduate Nursing to determine teaching assignments.
• Ensures the clinical coordinator maintains student and faculty records, including student health records.
• Oversees clinical placement and contractual agreements with affiliating agencies in conjunction with the Clinical Placement Coordinator and Contract Coordinator on the CUAA and CUW campuses.
• Participates in the student orientation for each cohort
• Oversee clinical faculty and clinical sites and assignments.
• Attends SON meetings as assigned and when appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Full-time Faculty Role:

• Implement teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs
• Provide guidance and mentorship to students
• Teach pre-licensure nursing courses as assigned by CUW department chair or program director.
• Provide timely written and verbal feedback related to student performance
• Keep current records of student grades and academic work
• Participate in ongoing course and program review and revision
• Participate in program governance

Professional Activity:

• Represents the University and DE-MSN Program at conferences, meetings, conventions, and in the community.
• Maintains current knowledge of and preferably active practice within the area of teaching responsibility

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Able to present a Christian and professional manner
• Demonstrates effective organizational skills, and is a self-starter
• Exhibits a willingness and ability to work with diverse individuals and organizations
• Candidates should possess strong written and oral communications skills
• Able to travel occasionally on behalf of the University
• All candidates should possess an ability to meet with possible clinical visits on nights and or weekends.
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education & Experience

• Current Wisconsin and Michigan licensure as a registered nurse or eligible for such licensure.
• An earned doctorate in nursing or a related field.
• Preferred areas of nursing expertise include medical/surgical, gerontology, mental health, pharmacology, community/public health, or leadership.
• Candidate must have teaching experience at the university level in baccalaureate and/or higher degree programs. Previous administrative experience is desired.

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Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt (salary) faculty position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Academic rank as designated by the President. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Compensation and Benefit Details

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are must complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page: https://cuw.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Click on the job you are interested in applying to, enter your contact information in the Apply Now section, and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until successful candidate(s) are identified. Applicants should include with their online application: letter of intent, resume, curriculum vita, copy of transcripts, three letters of reference, and description of teaching philosophy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.