Faculty position in Nursing
Available: Fall 2009
Position Description
The Division of Nursing invites applications for one full-time faculty position. Teaching responsibilities are predominately in the traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program beginning in the fall semester 2009. OWU is seeking a faculty person with a specialty in mental health, medical-surgical, or maternal-child nursing. The ideal candidate is an individual with leadership experience in nursing who shares the vision of the School of Nursing: to be Christ’s hands and heart to touch the world one person, family, and community at a time. The position carries the following responsibilities.
- To teach in at least two clinically based undergraduate nursing courses per year.
- To participate in the coordination and oversight of clinical experiences.
- To evaluate students per policy.
- To advise, mentor and support students.
- To participate in Nursing Division and University wide committees as assigned.
- To participate in the on-going planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing program.
- To contribute to the Nursing Division budgeting process.
- To develop and distribute course syllabi.
- To participate in the development of required documents such as, self-studies, Oklahoma Board reports, etc.
- To support and contribute to the institutional strategic mission, vision and goals.
Position Qualifications
A Master’s Degree in Nursing or a baccalaureate in Nursing with evidence of continued progress toward a Master’s Degree in Nursing at a rate of no less than six academic semester credit hours per calendar year is required. A Doctorate in Nursing or a related field, from a regionally accredited institution, is preferred. Must have a current unencumbered nursing license in the state of Oklahoma.
Current practice with a minimum of two years full-time equivalent practice as a Registered Nurse. At least one year of full-time teaching experience in a baccalaureate program is preferred. Evidence of commitment to the integration of Christian faith and living with the theory and practice of nursing is expected. A personal and vital Christian faith is required; a connection to The Wesleyan Church or one of the many denominations comprising the historic Wesleyan-Armenian tradition is preferred.
To Apply:
Download and complete the application below and follow the instructions given for sending.
Faculty Employment Application
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources 918-335-6268
As an evangelical Christian university of The Wesleyan Church, Oklahoma Wesleyan University models a way of thought, a way of life, and a way of faith. It is a place of serious study, honest questions, and critical engagement, all in the context of a liberal arts community that honors the primacy of Jesus Christ, the priority of Scripture, the pursuit of Truth, and the practice of Wisdom. Nationally recognized by U.S. News and World Report and Forbes, the University offers a thriving academic community. It is located in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, a city of approximately 30,000 residents known for its strong schools and its appreciation for the arts. Bartlesville is the home of the annual OKMozart Festival and of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Price Tower. It is located in the beautiful Green Country region of northeast Oklahoma, forty-five miles north of Tulsa.