Faculty - Foundations Lab / Clinical - College of Nursing

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizonas leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

Are you looking to shape the nurses of the future? Have you always thought about teaching? Are you prepared to pass on your knowledge to the next generation of Nurses and Healthcare professionals? We may have the opportunity you have been looking for.

The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions at Grand Canyon University is seeking a full time Faculty member for Foundations. Imagine being a dynamic educator, guiding nursing students through the journey of learning and becoming a competent future nurse. Your role involves teaching one or more subjects using a designed curriculum, making the learning process engaging and enjoyable for students. You'll infuse real life case scenarios that broaden students' perspectives. In skills lab setting you will foster critical thinking among students and during clinical rotations you'll walk along side them as they gain valuable experience. We invite applications from individuals who are enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge with our Nursing students.

Location: 10484 W. Thunderbird Boulevard, Sun City. Clinical rotations in Greater Phoenix Area

Schedule: Monday thru Friday 7:30am-4:30pm, Clinical rotations may be 8-12 hours

Benefits: Full benefits portfolio including tuition package

Target hire date: August 12 or 19

What you will do:

• Reinforce didactic content and teach in the context of the clinical and lab application of knowledge and skills related to pre licensure Nursing.
• Collaborates with content area faculty to provide expert evaluation and documentation of student progress toward clinical and lab objectives.
• Participate in grading written and Clinical/Lab performance check-offs.
• Preserve lines of communication with program faculty and director including attendance in select faculty meetings.
• Remain current with new trends and development in the specific field of nursing practice
• Maintain compliance with requirements for program accreditation.
• Uphold the tenets of nursing as a holistic profession as well as the pillars of the University.
• Requires travel to student clinical sites to directly observe student performance

What you will need:

• Masters Degree in Nursing (MSN) required.
• Unencumbered AZ RN license
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in medical/surgical, long term care, and/or skilled nursing.
• An active, current and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state of Nevada.
• Prior teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• Evidence of involvement in ones professional area (e.g., membership in professional organizations, presentations, research, and/or publications).
• Must successfully pass a drug test.
• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with students and preceptors.
• Participation in and/or support of the university program in all areas including an evident congruence with the philosophy and direction of the institution, and service to the community.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the Universitys Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan
• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program