Community Health Nursing Faculty

The School of Nursing Program faculty have primary responsibility for design and implementation of the educational curriculum, facilitation of all aspects of student learning and student advisement for achievement of educational goals. This faculty position in the School of Nursing is focused on the specialty area of Community Health Nursing and requires expertise with well-defined community/public health clinical experience. Successful candidates demonstrate a commitment and capacity for academic leadership, teaching excellence, student mentorship, scholarly and professional engagement, and campus citizenship. All positions are based on enrollment and subject to available funding.

Type of Appointment

Faculty: Instructor (or as determined by Provost of Academic Affairs); promotion per the Lenoir-Rhyne University "Faculty Handbook."
Nine-month; full-time; term appointment

Position Location

School of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Hickory, N.C. campus, in-person

Reporting

The Lenoir-Rhyne University School of Nursing faculty report to the chair of the School of Nursing.

Essential Faculty Duties and Responsibilities

1. Follows the Lenoir-Rhyne School of Nursing policies and procedures
2. Follows the chain of command as described in the School of Nursing policies
3. Collaborates with other faculty for the success of the nursing program
4. Participates in the planning, implementing and evaluating of the nursing curriculum, the courses, the concepts and by demonstrating the inclusion of concepts and exemplars
5. Collaborates with other faculty and team regarding criteria for evaluation and grading
6. Advises and counsels Lenoir-Rhyne University student advisees as assigned imparting current curriculum rulings and requirements
7. Actively participates with fellow faculty in evaluating aspects of the School of Nursing as specified in the evaluation plan; for example, conducting ATI student and class analysis and providing feedback in a timely manner
8. Participates and shares feedback regarding activities from standing and ad hoc committees as assigned
9. Performs duties of teaching and course coordination as assigned by the chair
10. Participates and shares feedback on a nursing faculty committee as assigned
11. Collaborates, develops, and coordinates with fellow faculty members regarding seminars, labs, coordination of classroom and clinical components
12. Performs duties as assigned incidentally in the School of Nursing.
13. Participates as an integral part of the Lenoir-Rhyne faculty in university activities of recruitment and retention 
14. Collaborates in a manner that promotes achievement of university and school of nursing objectives as evidenced by problem solving and communicating in a timely manner
15. Assesses and advocates regarding student needs
16. Plans, conducts, supervises and evaluates learning experiences
17. Develops and updates courses, unit objectives, syllabi, including curricular concepts and exemplars
18. Provides timely feedback regarding student performance
19. Documents student behavior in relation to classroom clinical/lab, seminar, and program outcomes
20. Develops and documents behavior improvement plans for students following through on action plans
21. Analyzes curriculum and procedures providing input into the planning and implementation phases that includes subject, content areas, critical concepts and nursing rules as prescribed by CCNE, AACN, NCBON and SACSCOC.      

Qualifications

1. Required to have at a minimum of a master's degree in a nursing field, from an accredited nursing program 
2. Required to hold a current unrestricted license as a registered nurse in North Carolina or be eligible to receive a license
3. Required to have a minimum of two full time years in client care, clinical experience, at least one of which is in potential teaching responsibility (community health nursing) 
4. Required to have preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education which may be demonstrated by one of the following criteria approved through the NCBON:
   1. Completion of 45 Contact Hours of Continuing Education Courses
   2. Completion of a Certificate Program in Nursing Education 
   3. Nine Semester hours of educational course work 
   4. National certification in nursing education
   5. Documentation of successful completion of structured, individualized development of at least 45 contact hours approved by the NC Board of Nursing (Criteria for approval include content in the faculty role within curriculum implementation, objectives to be met and evaluated, review of strategies for identified student population and expectations of student and faculty performance (NCBON)
5. Preferred teaching experience in nursing in the clinical setting and/or classroom is desirable
6. Required to possess strong organizational, problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills
7. Preferred to have a record of professional, academic, and administrative achievement
8. Preferred to have active participation/leadership in local, regional or national nursing organization
9. Required to have a strong commitment to achieve the mission of the School of Nursing program and Lenoir-Rhyne University

Behavioral Expectations

1. Maintain high integrity, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
2. Maintain a healthy and safe environment.
3. Maintain and contribute to a professional, respectful, courteous, diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.
4. Treat other individuals with dignity, respect and kindness.
5. Adhere to all university policies, procedures, standards, values and comply with all federal, state and local laws.

Position requirements in the role description outlined above indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Role descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list for the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested and acquire new skills and responsibilities. Lenoir-Rhyne University reserves the right to modify, add, remove or waive the responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to the university’s commitment to excellence in engagement and education. We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated experience engaging with diversity and equity through activities such as fostering an inclusive environment, working with faculty and/or students from diverse backgrounds and/or incorporating diverse perspectives in their current or previous positions.

About Lenoir-Rhyne University

Lenoir-Rhyne University is a co-educational, private masters comprehensive liberal arts institution founded in 1891, with its traditional campus located in Hickory, North Carolina, a town of more than 40,000. The university has additional off-campus instructional sites in Asheville, North Carolina and Columbia, South Carolina. The university now offers more than 50 undergraduate and 20 graduate degree programs to approximately 2,400 students. Lenoir-Rhyne University seeks to liberate mind and spirit, clarify personal faith, foster physical wholeness, build a sense of community and promote responsible leadership for service in the world. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Lenoir-Rhyne promotes diverse campuses open to people from all religious and non-religious backgrounds.

About the College of Health Sciences

The College of Health Sciences at Lenoir-Rhyne University provides current and practical knowledge and skills that prepares students for success in differing health science careers. The college offers four undergraduate degrees: Exercise Science, Nursing, Public Health, and Sports Management. At the graduate level the college offers: Master of Science in Exercise Science, Master of Public Health, Doctor of Nursing Practice and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy

Lenoir-Rhyne University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, political affiliation, age, marital status, sex, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, pregnancy or veteran status.
Lenoir-Rhyne’s Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy extends to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, reassignment, demotion, discipline, discharge, performance evaluations, compensation and benefits as well as the education setting. Lenoir-Rhyne is committed to providing an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for faculty, staff, students, contractors, volunteers and visitors.

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