Prairie State College

Position Vacancy Announcement


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Assistant Professor, Nursing
Main Campus
Health Professions
Dean, Health Professions and Dir., Nursing
Per contract
April 1, 2010

POSITION SUMMARY:

The department of nursing is seeking a full-time, tenure track faculty member as a member of a teaching team to provide classroom, skill lab and clinical instruction to nursing students. Evaluation, curriculum development and academic advising are an integral part of this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Master's degree in Nursing.
  2. Two years experience as a practicing nurse.
  3. Valid Illinois nursing license.
  4. Working knowledge of an Associate Degree Nursing program/philosophy.
  5. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
  6. Effective interpersonal skills necessary to interface with students and the general public.
  7. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and their common instructional applications.
  8. Excellent analytical skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. One year teaching experience in nursing.
  2. Knowledge/experience in medical/surgical clinical settings.
  3. Valid Indiana nursing license.

TO APPLY:

Please e-mail your letter of interest addressing the minimum and preferred qualifications, résumé, and unofficial transcripts to: humanresources@prairiestate.edu.

You will receive an electronic response confirming receipt of your submission. Due to the high volume of résumés we receive, we are only able to contact those candidates meeting our specific hiring needs. For optimal consideration please submit application materials by: April 16, 2010. This position is open until filled.

Prairie State College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from females, minorities, and disabled persons.