Nursing Faculty Specialist I/II Clinical Specialist - 2 Positions Available

Western Michigan University invites applications and nominations for the position of Faculty Specialist I/II – Clinical Specialist in the WMU Bronson School of Nursing. This is a tenure track, academic year (9-month) position. Major Responsibilities: Teaching courses in the Nursing curriculum in online, hybrid and traditional formats; supervise and instruct professional nursing students to work with clinical health problems and with health and wellness promotion with individuals, groups and communities; contribute to the missions of the School, College and University; service to the Department, the University, the profession, and the community; contributing to an interdisciplinary environment of research, instruction, and community collaborations. Qualifications: Master's degree in nursing; expertise in one or more of the following areas: mental health, community health, for adult health nursing; registered nurse license with eligibility for Michigan license; community-based, interdisciplinary, inter-institutional experience/ background; Nurse Practitioner License with eligibility for MI license desirable; teaching experience in a baccalaureate program in clinical areas and classroom preferred; evidence of technological literacy and on-line instruction experience preferred. The University: Western Michigan University, a learner centered, discovery driven and globally engaged public research university, enrolls more than 23,000 students from 100 nations around the globe. WMU has been designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as one of just 147 public institutions in the nation with high or very high research activity. School:  The WMU Bronson School of Nursing is a vibrant school that focuses on the scholarship of teaching, research, and service. In addition to the Director of the Bronson School of Nursing, over 23 full-time faculty and 25 part-time faculty provide instruction and experiences for prelicensure, Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN), and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) students. The total enrollment includes approximately 390 undergraduate students and a small cohort of MSN students. The NCLEX pass rate range from 95.2-98.8 over the past 2 years. The WMU Bronson School of Nursing is granted full approval by the Michigan Board of Nursing. The undergraduate and graduate programs are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The WMU Bronson School of Nursing is one of the few nursing schools to receive endorsement from the American Holistic Nursing Certification Corporation. Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package.  Expected Start Date: August 15, 2018 (Fall 2018 Semester).  Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin November 1, 2017 and will continue until July 15, 2018.  How to Apply:  There are two Faculty Specialist I/II Clinical Specialist positions available.  Please go to www.wmich.edu/hr/jobs and search for posting number 0604185 and/or posting number 0604228.   Required application documents: Faculty Credential Summary; a letter describing qualifications, accomplishments, and professional experiences related to the position; curriculum vitae and names, titles, postal and email addresses and telephone numbers of five (5) professional references. WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply MLive. Keywords: Clinical Educator, Location: Kalamazoo, MI - 49019