May 19, 2009

Wayland Baptist University (WBU) – San Antonio Campus

 SUPERVISED BY:

Director of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Faculty of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program reports to the Chair, of the Division of Mathematics and Sciences through the Director of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. The Faculty teaches nursing classes with in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. The Faculty actively participates in university activities, cultivates productive relationships within the campus community, and promotes the mission of the university thorough the strengthening of relationships with appropriate community and corporate leaders. The Faculty will participate in system initiatives to improve and maintain a scholarly nursing program and will conduct appropriate research to determine the effectiveness of the existing program. The Faculty will participate in developing and maintaining strategic direction and planning, and establishing standards. The Faculty acts as a role model in the nursing profession and maintains a high standard of practice in educating and engaging the nursing students to provide evidence-based practices congruent with the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics. The Faculty will provide excellence in teaching, student advising, research, scholarship and community service. The Faculty works with the Director and other academic administrators in acquiring grants and contracts.

SPECIFIC TASKS

AND DUTIES:

1. Teach didactic and clinical nursing knowledge to the students of Wayland Baptist University nursing program.

2 Contribute to the development and maintenance of a successful nursing curriculum.

3. Participate in the evaluation of the nursing curriculum.

4. Maintain Professional Development in areas of expertise.

5. Participate and provide leadership when necessary in University and Department Committees.

6. Participate and provide leadership when necessary in Professional Organizations.

7. Contribute to the community.

8. Advise students in the Nursing Education Program.

9. Assume other professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program,Division Chair, Campus Dean or other appropriate administrative personnel.

10. Foster and maintain partnerships with regional health care and social services organizations and agencies, civic groups, and academic institutions across disciplines to promote the development of effective leaders, practitioners, and citizens and to advance healthy living within our multicultural society.

11.  Promote relationships with alumni.

The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by the  Director of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program.

Wayland Baptist University seeks a person with an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith who is committed to Christian higher education that integrates Christian faith with learning.

1. M.S.N. in Nursing is required.

2. Doctorate in Nursing is preferred.

1.Three (3) years of experience working as a registered nurse (RN) in a position of increasing responsibility.

2.Demonstrated success in acquisition of external funding and development of community partnerships

3.A record of effective engagement with faculty, students, staff, university administrators, and members of the greater community

4.A demonstrated commitment to serving the University's ethnically and culturally diverse population and recruiting a diverse faculty.

5.A deep commitment to Christian Higher Education and agreement with the purposes and philosophy of higher education as promoted by the Baptist General Convention of Texas in general, and WBU in particular.

6.An understanding of and commitment to work with educational programs related to churches, businesses, industries, and the military.

7.Record of teaching, professional accomplishments, and scholarship meriting appointment as a faculty member in the Division of Math and Sciences.

8.Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

9. Expertise in the area of teaching in nursing education.

1. The ability to effectively communicate information and ideas orally and in writing.

2. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Access.

3. Must become proficient with the University Power Campus program.

4. Be detail-oriented and have good organizational skills.

5. The ability to understand and interpret personnel and student policies and procedures.

6. The ability to be flexible, to prioritize and to be available to work extended hours as needed including evenings and weekends.

7. Be willing to make trips as required for professional activities

8. Be pleasant with others on the job and display a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

9. Be creative and be able to develop new ideas.  

10. Be persistent in the face of obstacles.

11. Be honest, ethical, reliable, responsible, and dependable.          

12.   An ability to work effectively within a comprehensive university system.

Must be able to pass required Background Checks, which may also include a Credit Check.

Wayland Baptist University is a four-year liberal arts university.  The institution is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. The Wayland Baptist University System is comprised of the Plainview campus, which is predominately a residential campus, twelve external campuses, and the Virtual Campus offering courses in all academic areas.

Applications may be downloaded from the top of this web page by clicking on Application for Employment.  

Interested individuals MUST submit the following in order to receive for consideration:

1. Completed WBU Application with Completed Faith Statement

2. Curriculum Vita

3. Copies of Transcripts

4. List of Three Current Professional References

This information must be send to:

Dr. Diane Frazor,

Director of the Bachelor of Science in

Nursing Program

Wayland Baptist University -

San Antonio Campus

11550 IH 35N

San Antonio, TX 78233

Office: (210) 826-7595

Fax: (210) 826-5699

Email: frazord@wbu.edu

These positions will remain open until qualified candidates are selected.