Job Description

General Description of the Position

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THIS IS A 100% GRANT FUNDED POSITION

Lecturers and Instructors may teach both undergraduate and graduate students within their fields of expertise. They usually teach several related classes in their subjects, and may lead lectures with many students, conduct seminars with only a few students, or oversee students' lab work. Lecturers and Instructors must grade tests and papers, advise students on an individual basis, and prepare lessons, exercises or lab experiments. Lecturers and Instructors may perform experiments, collect and analyze data, and examine works of literature and other source material for their own projects or produce creative works. Often, they will publish their work or research findings in academic journals or books.

Essential Functions & Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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1. Teach assigned pedagogy, theory and/or clinical courses


2. Participate in curriculum and assessment development.


3. Participate in syllabi development and or revision.


4. Participate on University/ Department /Professional committees


5. Engage in grant writing and scholarly activity.


6. Demonstrate and maintain professional competence and knowledge of subject matter


7. Meet each class as scheduled.


8. Maintain congruency with course descriptions, syllabus, and the University Catalog.


9. Maintain office hours to counsel and advise students.


10. Within a reasonable time provide students evaluations of their academic and/or clinical performance.


11. Participate in curriculum and/or assessment development per accreditation regulatory requirements


12. Participate in other assigned duties needed for the operation of the Department.


13. Coordinate Didactic approved courses(s).


14. Participate in Community outreach.


15. Research within the area of clinical expertise (beyond thesis and dissertation).


The candidate must possess (and demonstrate) following skills and abilities to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.


1. Demonstrated clinical and teaching experiences in fundamentals of nursing , in-lab simulation instruction.


2. Must be able to teach across the nursing curriculum.


3. Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of students within a university setting.


4. Strong ability to communicate both orally and in writing.


5. Demonstrate the ability to work as a team to create innovative educational experiences and provide an environment where students are partners in learning

Qualification Standards

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1. Education: Master's degree in nursing and doctorate in nursing preferred.


2. Required experience: 3 to 5 years of teaching and clinical nursing experience


3. Other preferences: Clinical experiences in community health and or community outreach initiatives


4. Experience with classroom presentations




EEO Statement

Delaware State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship or disability, veteran or military status, gender identity or genetic information. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. The University is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other employment practices.

Equal opportunity employer/program'' and "auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities''.