Posting NumberF145Position TitleAssistant/Associate Professor of Maternal, Newborn and Obstetric NursingRank Assistant Professor 9115Regular (PIN) or Long Term Contractual FacultyRegularDesired Start DateOpen Date07/26/2023Close DateOpen Until FilledYesDuties and Responsibilities
Nursing faculty teach in the classroom and conduct clinical teaching. Research and publications are expected for tenure and promotion. Other areas of responsibility include curriculum development; participate in departmental and college-wide activities and committees, such as, grant writing, assessment, faculty development, mentoring student projects, and academic advisement.
Conditions of Employment
Please be advised, COVID-19 vaccinations are not required but are encouraged for all eligible students, faculty and staff returning to USM institutions this fall. This protocol is subject to change.
Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave; 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remission; employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement accounts
Experience
Must have expertise in maternal, newborn and pediatric nursing. Strong preference will be given to candidates with didactic experience in the main area of teaching at the collegiate level. A strong, demonstrated record of clinical expertise, experience with assessment and evaluation of student learning outcomes is required. Expertise in the primary care of infants, children, and adults required. Experience with total program evaluation and accreditation preferred. Must hold a current or be eligible for an unencumbered license to practice nursing in Maryland, Washington, DC, or a compact state. Evidence of an active record of scholarship and service at the program, department and university levels preferred.
Education
Master’s Degree in Nursing required. Doctorate in Nursing or other related areas.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in nursing or a related field; current certification in nursing, clinical expertise in the maternal, newborn and obstetric nursing; teaching experience in baccalaureate and higher degree nursing programs; total program evaluation; and NLN and/or AACN accreditation experience. Must hold current license to practice nursing in Maryland and Washington, DC.
