The University of Mobile is accepting full-time faculty applications for the of Associate Degree Nursing Program. Rank and salary are commensurate with education and experience. The candidate will exemplify a strong Christian faith and exhibit a commitment to the University’s mission and core values. The assistant professor will report directly to the Dean of the School of Nursing and will be expected to:
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the School of Nursing, beginning Spring 2023;
• Advise and mentor students;
• Assist with the preparation of and participate in skills lab and simulation activities and complete clinical schedules;
• Serve on University committees and School of Nursing committees;
• Post and keep office hours each academic period;
• Attend all University and School of Nursing meetings, and required workshops unless absence is approved by the respective dean;
• Remain on duty after any University session until all records are complete and submitted to the proper offices
• Assist with recruitment activities as scheduled and as assigned;
• Assist in the registration and orientation of students during Fall, Spring, and Summer terms, and at early registration;
• Submit attendance records and grades as required and as scheduled by the Registrar;
• Submit syllabi, credit hour forms, and textbook orders according to scheduled due dates;
• Attend and support University activities, supporting area clubs, organizations, and societies;
• Support School of Nursing student organizations and activities;
• Attend mandated University activities, including but not limited to, Project Serve (community service day), Nursing Pinning Ceremony, and Commencement ceremonies in proper academic regalia;
• Accept additional responsibilities as assigned by the Dean of the School of Nursing, the Vice President for Academic Affairs, or Program Chair;
• Preferred credentials: A doctoral or specialist degree in nursing (PhD or DNP) from a regionally accredited institution is preferred with an unencumbered (Alabama or Multi-State) nursing license or a Master’s Degree in Nursing. Experience teaching face-to-face is preferred. A review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Application Materials Required: Letter of interest, completed University of Mobile Employment Application (found at www.umobile.edu/employment ), three letters of recommendation, current vita with references listed, and unofficial transcripts of all graduate work and undergraduate work must be submitted before candidate is considered. Official transcripts will be required if a position is offered. Application materials should be sent to: Dr. Sarah Barnes-Witherspoon, Dean of Nursing, University of Mobile, 5735 College Parkway, Mobile, AL 36613. Electronic submissions are preferred and may be sent to switherspoon@umobile.edu.
The University of Mobile is a Southern Baptist affiliated liberal arts university with an enrollment of approximately 1500 students. Candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission of the Christian university and to the integration of faith and discipline. More information may be found on the University website at www.umobile.edu .
The University of Mobile is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Mobile may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404)-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
The University of Mobile does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or age in the administration or application of its educational programs and policies, admissions policies, employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and university-administered programs.