Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Position Status: Full-time, Temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Commensurate with rank and experience

Salary Range:  $69,000

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) seeks full-time temporary post-licensure faculty responsible for assigned online and hybrid courses in the RN to BSN program. The faculty reports directly to the RN to BSN Program Director and works cooperatively with the Dean, Associate Dean, Director of Nursing Education, faculty, college staff, clinical affiliation preceptors, and community partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, teach, and evaluate assigned online theory courses and hybrid clinical practicum experiences in the RN to BSN Program in adherence to academic calendars, catalog policies, and timelines (attendance, grades, and student feedback).
• Serve as the faculty of record for assigned courses using the Blackboard Ultra Learning Management System and Quality Matters Higher Education Rubric for class delivery (syllabi, schedule of activities, course map, and outcomes aligned with teaching materials, assignments and assessments).
• Participate in Program, Department, Nursing Education Unit, College, and University service, including but not limited to accreditation activities, ceremonies (Commencement, Convocation, Founders’ Day, Pinning, Faculty Retreat), committees, meetings, professional development, recruitment, retention, and student success campaigns.
•  Evaluate student achievement of program outcomes, clinical competencies, and professional behavior expectations of baccalaureate nurses according to the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) criteria, District of Columbia Board of Nursing (BON) policies, and professional standards of practice.
• Demonstrate evidence of verbal and written communication effectiveness, faculty curriculum expertise, teaching excellence, practicum preceptor feedback, and student engagement (advisement and remediation).
•  Investigate new technologies to enhance learning environments for students, prepare on-campus events and clinical site experiences in consultation with the BSN Program Director, Clinical Experience Coordinator, Director of Nursing Education, OneNursing faculty, college administrators and staff.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the District of Columbia.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA, MS, MEd) required and terminal degree (DNP, EdD, PhD) preferred.
• Teaching background in higher education (3-5 years), of which 2-3 years must be in online teaching, and management of nursing courses in an accredited RN to BSN Program preferred.
• Recent clinical nursing experience (5 years or less), active scholarship, and grantsmanship preferred.
• Certification in online teaching and clinical certification, preferred.

Information to Applicant

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability.  Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference: A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.
 

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .