Classification:Term Assistant Professor (F9)
Grade:UNAC Grade 30
Work
type:Faculty Full-time, On Campus
Administrative Unit:University of Alaska Anchorage
School/Business
unit:UAA College of Health
Location:Anchorage
Categories: Education/Instructional, Health
Profession
Position Summary:
The School of Allied Health in the College of Health at the University of Alaska
Anchorage, is seeking a full-time, Term Instructor or Assistant Professor to teach Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) courses. Applicants must be a
licensed registered nurse with relevant long-term care experience and prior experience in CNA
education.
Duties:
* Teach up to 30 workload units per 9-month contract – Contribute to student learning and
assessment of student/program competencies. – Maintain office hours according to contractual guidelines. – Write and update course syllabi,
and assist with curriculum review, revision, assessment, and development. – Maintain departmental integrity of student records. – Contribute
to the improvement of the department, college, university, and community through active involvement in committee work. – Complete
professional development requirements to maintain active licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse – Attend department
meetings and engage in continuous quality improvement. – Work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse student population and
university staff within the scope of the missions of the University of Alaska Anchorage and College of Health. – Perform other work-related
duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean of the School of Allied Health. – Assist the CNA Program Director with accreditation documentation
and ongoing outcome assessmentEssential
– Didactic and/or clinical teaching
experience in a certified nurse aide programs.
* Prior teaching experience, with a commitment to student-centered learning, student
engagement, and teaching excellence.
* Experience leading or working in a diverse workforce in a multi-cultural setting.
* Knowledge
of current AK Certified Nurse Aide scope of practice.
* Experience in student evaluation and outcomes assessment.
* Commitment to and
the ability to work effectively within the scope of the College of Health mission and to work with a diverse student and staff
population.
* Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
* Computer literacy.
* Currency in contemporary
nursing/nursing aide practice.
* Knowledge of contemporary curricular content for the education of the Certified Nurse
Aide.
Preferred:
* Successful citizen partnership skills and experience maintaining partnerships with private and public
agencies and organizations, including advisory boards.
* Familiarity with Certified Nurse Aide training considerations and needs in
Alaska.
* Ongoing professional development in related allied health.
* Instruction in educational theory and
techniques.
* Experience with diverse student populations.
* Prior experience in CNA or other nursing instructional program(s).
Minimum of an Bachelors’ degree. Licensure as a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse
Minimum of 5 years’ experience
as an RN/LPN.
Minimum of one-year experience working as a nurse in an acute or long-term care setting.
Experience
supervising CNAs while an RN.
This is a full-time, 9-month, term-funded faculty position complete
with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. Salary is commensurate
with education and experience.
Applicants will need to upload the following
documents to their online application:
Cover letter highlighting qualifications that meet the specific requirements of this
position.
Comprehensive resume/CV
Names and contact information of three professional references
Copy of licensure
as a Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse; or licensure, certification, or registration in states where applicable as a Registered or
Licensed Practical Nurse
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.
Review
of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of
qualified candidates have been identified
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in
the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are
not eligible.
This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC).
http://www.unitedacademics.net/
This position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University’s
discretion.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with
disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the
interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.
The successful applicant is required to
complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with
the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you have any questions
regarding this position, please contact Bridgett Mayorga, Assistant Dean, School of Allied Health, at bl*******@al****.edu or 907-786-6976.
