Bronson School of Nursing Hiring for Nursing Faculty Specialist II-Clinical Specialist at Kalamazoo, Michigan Full Time

Western Michigan University invites applications and nominations for the position of Faculty Specialist 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 instruction, and community collaborations.

Qualifications: Graduate degree in nursing; teaching experience in a baccalaureate program in clinical areas, laboratory settings, and/or classroom; clinical expertise in one or more of the following areas: adult health nursing or mental health nursing; current unencumbered Michigan registered nurse license; community-based, interdisciplinary, inter-institutional experience/background preferred; evidence of technological literacy and on-line instruction experience preferred. 

The University:  Western Michigan University (WMU), located in Southwest Michigan, is a vibrant, nationally recognized student-centered research institution with an enrollment of over 16,000. WMU delivers high-quality undergraduate instruction, has a strong graduate division, and fosters significant research activities. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classifies WMU as a doctoral university and one of just 185 public universities in the nation conducting research at a high level.

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 18 full-time faculty and 40-45 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 280 undergraduate students and a small cohort of MSN students. 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, 2023.  Application Deadline:  Review of applications will begin January 1, 2023 and will continue until position is filled.  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 three (3) professional references. How to Apply:  Please go to https://www.wmich.edu/hr/jobs and search for posting number 0606476.

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.