Department/Organization
223102 - Nursing Instruction
Rank
Assistant/Associate Professor
Position Summary
The Graduate Clinical Coordinator is a faculty member appointed at the discretion of the Dean to provide leadership and oversight of the clinical placements in the Graduate Nursing Programs.
Detailed Position Information
A. Administrative:
1. Work with the Graduate Program and Concentration Coordinators and the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs (ADGP) to ensure clinical student placements that comply with the most recent national standards and competencies (e.g., AACN Essentials).
2. Coordinate with UA Legal and the Graduate Clinical Placement Office to ensure clinical contracts with community partners.
3. Ensure Graduate students achieve satisfactory performance in the clinical setting in collaboration with each Program or Concentration Coordinator.
4. Collaborate with the Program and Concentration Coordinators, graduate faculty, and graduate program staff to ensure optimal student experiences.
5. Plan and participate in student orientation and simulation activities.
6. Work with the Graduate Program and Concentration Coordinators and the ADGP to evaluate program outcomes.
7. Work with faculty and students to resolve any concerns or issues.
8. Available to oversee the clinical contracts and placements during 12 months of the year.
9. Other duties as assigned.
B. Teaching:
1. Participate primarily in teaching within the MEPN program.
2. Participate in teaching in the Graduate programs as assigned.
3. Serve as a Course Leader for MEPN courses and other graduate courses as assigned.
C. Research/Scholarship:
Participate in research/scholarly activities in accordance with faculty role/rank expectations and workload guidelines.
D. Service:
Serve as a resource person for faculty and students in the Graduate programs and participate in service activities in accordance with faculty role expectations and annual contract.
Minimum Qualifications
A. Doctoral degree
B. Experience with prelicensure and graduate student supervision.
C. Current or eligible for multi-state licensure as a registered nurse in Alabama
D. Successful teaching experience
Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Application materials should include: 1. A curriculum vitae (CV)/resume 2. A cover letter summarizing the interest in the position and how the minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications are met by the candidate's background and experience.
About the University
The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is the state's flagship university. UA shapes a better world through its teaching, research and service. With a global reputation for excellence, UA provides an inclusive, forward-thinking environment and nearly 200 degree programs on a beautiful, student-centered campus.
A leader in cutting-edge research, UA advances discovery, creative inquiry and knowledge through more than 30 research centers. The University of Alabama has R1: Doctoral Universities - Very High Research Activity status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and is among the top doctoral research universities in the United States.
As the state's largest higher education institution, UA drives economic growth in Alabama and beyond.
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Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
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University of Alabama
Dec 06, 2024