Faculty Position: Nursing (Accelerated Baccalaureate Nursing Program)

Position Overview

Department – Nursing
Supervisor – Dean of Nursing
Benefits – Yes
Status – Full-time, 12-month (Open Rank)

About Bushnell University

Founded in 1895, Bushnell University provides a holistic Christian education, fostering wisdom, faith, and service in its students. In joining the faculty here, you will be part of an academic community that seeks to cultivate your development as a Christian teacher and scholar, making a difference in the lives of your students and in your discipline. Bushnell is the largest private university in Eugene’s vibrant university district, which also includes the University of Oregon. Eugene is a college town small enough to know your neighbors and large enough to offer fantastic arts, entertainment, dining, healthcare, and educational opportunities. It is also an ideal place to enjoy the beautiful Pacific Northwest, being just one hour from the Oregon Coast, one hour from the Cascade Mountains, and less than two hours from Portland and the Columbia River Gorge.

Position Information

Job Summary

Bushnell University’s School of Nursing, located in Eugene, OR invites applications for nursing faculty to teach primarily in the University’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science Nursing program.  This on-campus position has a negotiable start date. Job duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Working collaboratively within the Accelerated Baccalaureate pre-licensure nursing program.
  • Development, implementation, and evaluation of the accelerated BSN curriculum.
  • Full-time teaching, primarily in the Accelerated BSN pre-licensure program, and online courses in RN to BSN as assigned.
  • Working collaboratively with the Dean of Nursing and other nursing faculty to deliver high quality education to nursing students.
  • Working collaboratively with University faculty, staff, and other departments across the campus.
  • Participate in promotion of the Accelerated BSN and other nursing programs in the community, among the Bushnell student population and prospective students at on and off-campus sponsored events.
  • Support the missions of Bushnell University and School of Nursing.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

Specific to this Position:  Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Commits to creating a learning environment for students inclusive of diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds.
  • Provides instruction for clinical and/or didactic nursing theory courses as assigned.
  • Supervises student clinical experiences in long-term care, acute care community health and/or other settings as assigned.
  • Engages with students to provide a meaningful presence in their clinical learning and in their achievement of course outcomes.
  • Provides current course content, in collaboration with the other faculty, that is informative, well organized and supports student learning and success and is consistent with national standards.
  • Keeps professionally current by participating in professional development and other activities.
  • Maintains current credentials or licensures and immunizations as required by the program and clinical agencies.
  • Creates and maintains a positive learning environment that focuses on safety, respect of clients and colleagues, and effective communication, both verbally and in writing, utilizing tact, patience and courtesy.
  • Listening skills and the ability to speak and write clearly are essential to this position. Must possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Models professional nursing practices and behaviors for students.
  • Complies with all Oregon State Board of Nursing policies and administrative regulations.
  • The position may require the ability to complete 12.5-hour nursing shifts in a supervisory capacity.
  • Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
  • All faculty assigned to a clinical position must undergo a urine drug screen
  • Support the missions of Bushnell University and School of Nursing
  • Works collaboratively with Dean of Nursing to schedule up to 16 hours/month of work release time to pursue advanced education and/or clinical practice opportunities that support current role and professional development,
  • Other duties as assigned.

General for all Faculty:

  • Maintain a full time teaching load (or equivalent) as described in the Faculty Handbook and as assigned by your supervisor.
  • As a ‘teacher-scholar’ actively engage with students in collaborative research and learning activities.
  • Provide a solid role model of wisdom, faith, and service.
  • Maintain and post regular office hours as specified in the Faculty Handbook.
  • Attend all regular and special faculty meetings.
  • Serve on faculty committees, as assigned by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty within Faculty Handbook guidelines.
  • Submit updated course syllabi each semester to the Dean of Nursing and the office of the VPAA for each course taught.
  • Complete embedded course assessment and/or program assessment activities in TaskStream.
  • Facilitate the evaluation of each of your classes each semester and contribute to the evaluation of the curriculum and instruction, ensuring the delivery of quality academic programs.
  • Contribute to development of library resources in area of teaching expertise.
  • Provide mentorship for students in the program.
  • Follow the current Faculty Handbook and The School of Nursing’s Faculty Manual as it pertains to faculty roles and responsibilities.
  • Interact with the Registrar’s office in transcript evaluation and recording of student progress, as required.
  • Actively participate in marketing of the programs as well as forming partnerships with colleagues and students where appropriate.
  • Contribute to the integration of faith and learning by addressing this issue in class and in curriculum standards.
  • Fulfill any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Experience and Qualification Requirements

  • Earned nursing graduate degree (graduate degree may be in process, terminal degree preferred)
  • Minimum of three years nursing practice experience.
  • Eligible for or possess an active, unencumbered Oregon RN license.
  • Listening skills and the ability to speak and write clearly.
  • Must be actively engaged in a Christian congregation and able to identify with and support the Bushnell Theological Context for Community statement.
  • Ability to utilize Windows based software including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience utilizing e-mail for the purposes of organizational communications.

Working Conditions/Special Requirements

  • Bushnell seeks candidates who demonstrate a vibrant and maturing Christian faith and live in compliance with the duties and expectations as detailed in the Employee Handbook.
  • The position requires a commitment to multiculturalism and diversity.
  • The position requires working in a non-smoking, drug free environment.
  • The employee must adhere to FERPA guidelines and student confidentiality at all times.
  • All employees of Bushnell University are “mandatory reporters” under Oregon law. See http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/abuse/pages/mandatory_report.aspx for specific information.
  • The position requires a strong ability to communicate effectively and succinctly, both verbally and in writing, utilizing tact, patience and courtesy.
  • Listening skills and the ability to speak and write clearly are essential to this position. Must possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
  • The employee must have high personal motivation, with great attention to detail and accuracy.
  • This person must project a positive, vibrant and professional attitude in assisting people.
  • This person must have high ethics of honesty and confidentiality, with a genuine and gracious presence pertaining to the students, faculty, staff and business of the department and the University and clinical agencies.
  • The position may require lifting up to 25 lbs., as well as bending, stooping, kneeling.
  • This position description is subject to change at any time.

Application Instructions

For consideration, please complete and submit all six of the following:

  1. Bushnell Employment Application
  2. Cover letter addressing skills, experience, and knowledge
  3. CV/Resume
  4. Personal Statement of Faith that clearly addresses all three of the sections below:
      • Section 1: how a maturing Christian faith finds expression in the candidate’s personal life, family life, community life, and current church membership;
      • Section 2: how the candidate integrates faith into his/her academic discipline, both inside and outside the classroom; and
      • Section 3: the candidate’s understanding of and ability to support Bushnell’s Theological Context for Community statement.
  5. Contact information for three references, preferably including the applicant’s pastor or other appropriate church leader who is able to address the applicant’s faith background.
  6. Official Transcripts. (Unofficial transcripts can be submitted with the application packet, but official transcripts will be required in the event an applicant is invited to interview with Bushnell.)

Submit your packet via e-mail (academicsearch@bushnell.edu) to: Reed Mueller, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs

Please note: Incomplete application packets may result in disqualification. Final candidate will be required to undergo a criminal background investigation.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Wendy Yamada at 541-684-7204 or wyamada@bushnell.edu.

In compliance with the Clery Act, Bushnell University provides our Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report. You may request a paper copy from the Office of Student Life by calling 541-684-7345. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the university.