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Department: NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERISTY - ALAMOGORDO #2008002797
Position Title: Assistant Professor/Instructor of Nursing (Associate Degree in Nursing Program) Posting #: 2008002797
  Tenure Track
Rank: Assistant Professor/Instructor of Nursing (Associate Degree in Nursing Program)
Date Position Advertised: April 15, 2008
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience ($36,000 minimum)
Special Conditions:
Qualifications: - MSN or willingness to begin MSN program within one year of hire (must complete MSN program within 6 years of employment); BSN minimum education required upon employment
- Hold current NM licensure, licensure from COMPACT state or be eligible for licensure in New Mexico as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
- Background in Medical/Surgical nursing required with a strong background in physical assessment, nursing process, and pharmacology preferred.
- One year teaching experience required, preferably at community college or higher education institution.
- Two years full-time work experience in accredited health care facility required.
- Must maintain or be eligible for board certification in area of teaching.

IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS-
Ability to work effectively with other faculty members and the administration in maintaining an effective instructional program. Ability to teach to a diverse student body.
Examples of Duties: 1. Teach both freshman and sophomore nursing courses to include pharmacology, as well as basic and advanced medical/surgical concepts.
2. Teach related clinical components
3. Assist in review of program needs
4. Advise and counsel students
5. Assist in articulation with NMSU and other NM campuses
6. Provide BCLS training and recertification for other faculty
7. Conduct ongoing assessment
8. Participate in institutional and program level assessment
9. Teach weekend, evenings, off-campus, and online as assigned
10. Participate in professional development activities.
11. Participate in committee assignments
12. Participate in community service activities
13. Other duties as assigned.

Successful candidates must have a philosophy which supports the goal of success for all students through hands-on learning experiences and strong faculty involvement. Finalists will be asked to document their teaching effectiveness with relevant material and to present a teaching demonstration. Finalists must have an understanding of the community college function and philosophy, and interests in working with students of all ethnic groups, and a demonstrated interest of working with the community. Willingness to live in NMSU-A service area preferred.
Benefits Offered: Group medical and hospital insurance, group life insurance,
long-term disablity insurance, state educational retirement,
workers' compensation, and unemployment compensation. Opportunity for educational
advancement.
Nine month faculty- not eligible for annual and sick leave.
Reply to/Deadline for Applications: REPLY TO-
Dr. Debra Teachman, Campus Academic Officer
New Mexico State University at Alamogordo
2400 North Scenic Drive
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Telephone- (575) 439-3621
Email- CAO-HR@nmsua.nmsu.edu

Applications- For full consideration, applications must be received by May 12, 2008. A complete application consists of- (1) signed letter of interest; (2) detailed resume/CV; (3) one set of post-secondary transcripts from each degree-granting institution*; and (4) a list of three references who may be contacted via telephone or email, which includes all recent former employers familiar with the candidate’s abilities. Incomplete or faxed applications will not be considered.

*A photocopy of transcripts is sufficient for application; however, offer of employment is contingent upon verification of eligibility for employment in the United States, upon available funding, and upon presentation of two official transcripts of all post-secondary education. Each United States institution must be regionally accredited.

NMSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.

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