Assistant/Associate Professor Of Nursing- Tenure-Track

Viterbo University is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing. Nursing faculty work collaboratively with School of Nursing (SoN) Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Chairs of the BSN Traditional and Completion programs for the instruction and assurance of quality programming of undergraduate nursing students. Faculty shall be appointed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs based on the recommendation of the Dean of the College of Nursing, Health and Human Behavior.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• General
  • Demonstrates a commitment to the mission, philosophy, values and goals of Viterbo University and the SoN.
  • Implements the policies of the University and the SoN.
  • Participates in SoN program assessment evaluation processes
  • Participates in student advising activities
  • Demonstrates collaborative relationships with internal and external communities of interest
  • Assists with the recruitment and retention of qualified students
• Teaching
  • Accepts accountability for facilitating effective teaching/learning activities in the didactic and/or clinical settings
  • Prepares content and syllabi for assigned courses according to SoN curricular plans and program outcomes
  • Demonstrates expertise in developing, conducting, and evaluating essential learning experiences within the didactic and/or clinical settings
  • Conducts course assessment activities to evaluate and enhance student learning
  • Makes recommendations for resource acquisitions
• Service
  • Shares talents as a resource person/mentor to colleagues and/or students
  • Participates in School, College and University committees
  • Participates in ongoing quality improvement/accreditation activities
  • Engages in community and University service activities
  • Participates in local, state, and national professional organizations

• Scholarly work
  • Participates in scholarly activities according to the Viterbo University School of Nursing
  • Faculty Performance Evaluation Criteria
  • Engages in life-long learning
  • Carries out other responsibilities as delegated or assigned

General Requirements/Qualifications: Meets the requirements for faculty of Viterbo University, the SoN the Wisconsin Board of Nursing, and relevant for national accrediting bodies. Other qualifications include:

• Master's degree in Nursing required
• Unencumbered nursing license in the practicing state required
• Microsoft Office proficiency preferred
• Excellent written and/or oral communication skills required
• Excellent management/supervisory skills required
• Other requirements for Viterbo University faculty

This is a full time, 9-month position.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is expected to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.

About Viterbo University: Viterbo University is a Catholic, Franciscan, liberal arts institution located in scenic La Crosse, Wisconsin, which has been rated as one of the top places to live in the US. The region features an attractive cost of living, beautiful bluffs and coulees, three major rivers including the Mississippi River, world-class health care and education systems, and easy access to major cities in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement: At Viterbo University, we value our inclusive climate and understand that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. We translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, constituencies, and those who will help us advance our diversity and inclusion initiatives aimed at creating a university that values student, staff, and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Viterbo University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, encourages nominations and candidacy of historically underrepresented groups, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Viterbo University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages nominations and candidacy of historically underrepresented groups.