Nursing Assistant Professor

Mercy College of Health Sciences is a Catholic institution of higher education, rooted in the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, guided by our core values of knowledge, reverence, integrity, compassion, and excellence.

• Provides teaching, supervision and evaluation of student learning experiences in a didactic, clinical
  or lab environment.
• Provides individual advisement and guidance for intellectual and professional development of
  students.
• Collaborates with other faculty, preceptors, field faculty, and clinical agencies to provide optimum
  learning opportunities for students.
• Develops, implements and revises course content in a limited subject area.
• Serves as a mentor to new or inexperienced faculty as appropriate.
• Participates in scholarly activities (e.g., grant writing, research, college projects, publications,
  creative teaching strategies).
• Participates in and seeks out quality improvement opportunities.
• Contributes to policy formation for the College and/or program.
• Contributes to the well-being of the larger communities of neighborhood, city, state, or church by volunteer service or participation.
• Stays abreast of current health science research and trends within teaching responsibility and incorporates information as appropriate into student learning.

• Master's degree in nursing.
• Two years experience working in a clinical environment.
• Current and valid RN licensure.
• Demonstrated ability in managing, leading or training others.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize appropriate, varied and innovative classroom/clinical/field teaching
  strategies.
• Doctorate degree preferred.

It is Mercy College of Health Sciences' policy to conduct all academic programs and business activities in a manner that is free from unlawful discrimination and to provide equal opportunity for and equal treatment of students and employees regardless of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion/creed, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability or status as a U.S. veteran or any other factor protected by law. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Vice President, Employee Engagement and Human Resources at (515) 643-3180, 928 6th Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50309 or mchshr@mercydesmoines.org.