Faculty - School of Nursing
Location: Kansas City Missouri
Description: Grantham University is at present looking to employ Faculty - School of Nursing right now, this position will be placed in Missouri. Detailed specification about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. Position: Faculty - School of Nursing
Location: Kansas City, MO
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:
Grantham University, a nationally acc! redited University, founded by a veteran to serve military service members and veterans, is looking for professionals to help meet the UniversityÂ's growth objectives by communicating with new and existing students the value of a college degree and how education help with life-long career goals. Grantham, the best academic value available online, is a highly respected, nationally accredited University that serves 13,000 students and graduates over 1,000 annually. Over the past five years, Grantham has added almost 300 employees to the Kansas City Metro area. If you are looking for a rewarding position that allows you to positively change lives every day, please look into Grantham as an employer. We offer an in depth and comprehensive training program that will give you the skills to be successful. We also offer a robust benefits package including full medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k), and life insurance.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position ser! ves in a virtual or residential capacity at the University. Fa! culty is tasked to work a full-time load of sections in a given area of instruction. Faculty is expected to serve on committees, perform administrative duties, and complete other tasks as assigned by the Dean. The faculty workload may be reduced dependent upon the amount of time committed to another functions.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITES:
- Provide instruction in accordance with the philosophy of the University and within the scope of departmentally-defined courses, programs of study, and degrees.
- Cooperate and respond to faculty members, staff, and administrators regarding educational technology and support services that enhance the instructional process.
- Assume responsibility to keep current in the field of study/area of expertise and continue to develop professionally in content, methodologies, and distance strategies.
- Keep accurate electronic records for both the learning management system maintenance as well as the Univ! ersity records system and submit all records when required.
- Adequately prepare for and personally conduct all assigned courses.
- Provide Â"office hoursÂ" support and communicate (e.g., email, posting, livechat, etc.) in a timely manner with students, other faculty, staff, and College Dean, particularly on student concerns or issues.
- Provide students, faculty, and staff with frequent, regular feedback and note progress toward course/program goals and objectives. Conduct fair evaluation (resulting in grades) and apply equally to all students.
- Make referrals to Support Services when a studentÂ's scholastic or personal needs require special attention.
- Participate actively in faculty development opportunities (internally and externally) and provide feedback concerning student and faculty issues.
- Follow principles of good educational practice: provide ongoing contact between students, develop reciprocity/cooperation among stude! nts, use active learning techniques, give prompt feedback, emphasize ti! me on task, communicate high expectations, and respect diverse talents and ways of learning.
- Work with other University personnel and departments to passionately drive retention rates
- Participate to create proactive and early interactions with students within programs through teaching, phone calls, welcome forums, recorded videos, etc.
- Serve as representative on University committees as appropriate
- Other duties as assigned
- All Faculty are required to meet the standards established by the University accrediting bodies upon employment.
- MSN is acceptable minimal education requirement or an MSN working on a doctorate
- Able to make decisions and work independently with exceptional problem solving and analytical skills.
- Required proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Products, Internet, MS Project, course management systems, compu! terized assessment software, and web authoring software required
- Knowledge of, and use of, Learning Management Systems preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with technicians and faculty
- Knowledge of distance learning educational model required
- Able to gather, analyze, evaluate, and integrate information electronically
- Advance professional business writing skills required
- In-depth knowledge of distance learning educational models, adult learning styles, and technology-assisted instruction.
- In-depth knowledge of developing curriculum design required
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills required
- Able to effectively communicate orally (in person and by telephone) and in writing.
- Able to multi-task, yet maintain close attention to detail and timeliness of work production.
- Able to work in a positive team-oriented mann! er with a variety of people (students, faculty, staff, administrators, ! vendors, and members of the general public)
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Grantham University.
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This position starts available on: Sun, 28 Jul 2013 00:23:07 GMT