MISSION STATEMENT

Founded on Christian values, Felbry College embraces the diversity and beliefs of all individuals. Our mission is to educate students to become highly skilled, compassionate, caring and professional nurses who will serve in the global health care community.

To achieve this mission, Felbry College has established the following institutional objectives:

INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES

Hire well-qualified professionals to provide student-centered, active learning instruction in the College’s academic programs.

Provide students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences required to take and pass any State’s licensing examination to practice their profession within the State;

Instruct students on the necessary ability to work cooperatively as a valued member of a healthcare team;

Develop and cultivate relationships with employers and network with professionals in Felbry College’s fields of instruction to create more job opportunities for Felbry College graduates;

Instill in students the importance and obligation to pursue continuing education to remain current in emerging knowledge and skills of their professions and to provide the best possible health care for patients.

Felbry College School of Nursing is currently looking for Nursing Faculty who have a at least a Bachelor's Degree-BSN (prefer Master's Degree-MSN) . Faculty must have a minimum of three years of occupational experience as a Registered Nurse.

Job title: Nursing Faculty

Reports To: Associate Dean of Nursing/Executive Dean

Job Summary:

Responsible for conducting didactic instruction for students. Provides students instruction in theory, laboratory, and professionalism necessary for licensure.

Job Responsibilities (includes but are not limited to)

Responsible for teaching and evaluating each student’s achievement and progress.

Organizes, implements, and revises curriculum materials to comply with the College’s program standards.

Creates instructional support materials utilizing appropriate support staff.

Administers required Success test as required

Contributes to the educational growth of the student through informal methods (e.g., informal counseling and/or advising, casual conversation, office hours)

Works cooperatively with other faculty to meet student needs and accomplish the goals of the program

Assists in maintaining a program that complies with requirements of the Ohio Board of Nursing and any other accrediting body

Completes school reports; participates in faculty meetings

Perform other tasks and assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned

All Faculty

Graduate from an accredited program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or CHEA.

Possesses three (3) years of occupational experience in the subject field in which they teach; OR

Minimum of four (4) years of job-related training and experience, as described above for those instructors not graduates from an accredited program in the field in which they teach.

Instructors must have at least 18 semester credit hours or equivalent in the subject area.

Personal Characteristics:

Faculty should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:

Ethical Behavior: Understand ethical behavior and practices and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with the professional role of nursing and aligns with the values of the College.

Adaptability: Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment.

Interpersonal Skills: Approachable, demonstrates respect for others and has effective communication and presentation skills.

Leadership Skills: Assesses situations and makes clear decisions which are timely; promotes people working together versus individual performance

Creative Thinker: Is a creative thinker with energy and enthusiasm, to create unique ways to improve and/or create new opportunities for the College.

Focus on Student Needs: Anticipate, understand and respond to the needs of students to meet or exceed their expectations within the educational environment.

Solve Problems: Assesses problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.