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Nursing, Lecturer/Assistant/Associate Professor, Medical-Surgical Nursing
| Institution: | University of Nevada Las Vegas |
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| Location: | Las Vegas, NV |
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| Posted: | 10/16/2009 |
| Application Due: | Open Until Filled |
| Type: | Full Time |
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Lecturer/Assistant/Associate Professor
in Medical-Surgical Nursing.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
UNLV is a comprehensive research university of approximately 28,000 students and 3,100 faculty and staff dedicated to teaching, research, and service. The university has internationally recognized programs in hotel administration and creative writing; professional degrees in law, architecture, and dental medicine; and leading programs in fine arts, sciences and education. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in dynamic Southern Nevada. For more information, visit us on-line at: http://www.unlv.edu.
ROLE of the POSITION
The School of Nursing at UNLV, an NLN and CCNE accredited programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels, invites applicants for a 12-month, 3-semester position to teach medical surgical nursing in the undergraduate program and other graduate level courses. This position may be filled by a lecturer (non-tenure-track) or Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure-track). Primary responsibilities of this non-tenure-track and tenure track appointment are to (1) collaborate with other faculty in course development; (2) participate in the presentation of theoretical medical-surgical nursing content; (3) use teaching resources, such as WebCT and SIMMan to foster learning; (4) provide clinical supervision for students in the clinical area; and (5) participate in university, professional and community service activities. Additional responsibilities for a tenure-track appointment include (6) engaging in research leading to publications in quality, refereed journals; and (7) seeking internal and external grant funds. Classes in the School of Nursing are offered year round, using a trimester sequence. The position is available for Summer or Spring 2010.
QUALIFICATIONS
Lecturer (non-tenure-track): the individual must hold a master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing with an emphasis in medical surgical nursing. The applicant must hold or be qualified to hold a Nevada RN license.
Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure-track): the individual must hold a master's degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in medical surgical nursing and a doctorate in nursing or a related field from an accredited college or university. The individual must also hold or be qualified to hold a Nevada RN license.
Preference will be given to those with teaching experience and/or established research program.
SALARY RANGE
Salary range of $90,000 - $120,000 or commensurate with labor market (depending on rank). Position is contingent upon funding.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. The review of materials will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Materials should be addressed to the Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted via on-line application at https://hrsearch.unlv.edu. For assistance with UNLV's on-line applicant portal, contact Jen Martens at (702) 895-2894 or hrsearch@unlv.edu.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
UNLV is a comprehensive research university of approximately 28,000 students and 3,100 faculty and staff dedicated to teaching, research, and service. The university has internationally recognized programs in hotel administration and creative writing; professional degrees in law, architecture, and dental medicine; and leading programs in fine arts, sciences and education. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in dynamic Southern Nevada. For more information, visit us on-line at: http://www.unlv.edu.
ROLE of the POSITION
The School of Nursing at UNLV, an NLN and CCNE accredited programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels, invites applicants for a 12-month, 3-semester position to teach medical surgical nursing in the undergraduate program and other graduate level courses. This position may be filled by a lecturer (non-tenure-track) or Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure-track). Primary responsibilities of this non-tenure-track and tenure track appointment are to (1) collaborate with other faculty in course development; (2) participate in the presentation of theoretical medical-surgical nursing content; (3) use teaching resources, such as WebCT and SIMMan to foster learning; (4) provide clinical supervision for students in the clinical area; and (5) participate in university, professional and community service activities. Additional responsibilities for a tenure-track appointment include (6) engaging in research leading to publications in quality, refereed journals; and (7) seeking internal and external grant funds. Classes in the School of Nursing are offered year round, using a trimester sequence. The position is available for Summer or Spring 2010.
QUALIFICATIONS
Lecturer (non-tenure-track): the individual must hold a master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing with an emphasis in medical surgical nursing. The applicant must hold or be qualified to hold a Nevada RN license.
Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure-track): the individual must hold a master's degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in medical surgical nursing and a doctorate in nursing or a related field from an accredited college or university. The individual must also hold or be qualified to hold a Nevada RN license.
Preference will be given to those with teaching experience and/or established research program.
SALARY RANGE
Salary range of $90,000 - $120,000 or commensurate with labor market (depending on rank). Position is contingent upon funding.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. The review of materials will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Materials should be addressed to the Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted via on-line application at https://hrsearch.unlv.edu. For assistance with UNLV's on-line applicant portal, contact Jen Martens at (702) 895-2894 or hrsearch@unlv.edu.
Application Information
| Contact: | University of Nevada Las Vegas |
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| Online App. Form: | https://hrsearch.unlv.edu |
More Information on University of Nevada Las Vegas
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- UNLV's Home Page
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