School of Nursing Director of APRN Core

Department Overview:

To be considered for this position, please submit the following documents:

• Your cover letter that includes:
• How you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
• How you meet any of the preferred qualifications for this position.
• A general statement describing your teaching and research interests, and how they match with OHSU.
• A statement that addresses your understanding, contributions, and aspirations regarding Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and how you would support OHSU’s diverse students and surrounding community populations. This statement should also address your perspective on learning about and building trauma-informed relationships with faculty, staff, and students. What would help you feel that you belong and are supported?

The School of Nursing has made the same commitment. We, along with all of OHSU, are striving to become a place where every member can be safe, be at their best, and do their best work. With support from OHSU leadership and the Center for Diversity and Inclusion and using a trauma-informed approach, we are transforming our culture, policies, admissions, hiring, and more.

The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach, and public service.

$127,130-$146,200/yr. Commensurate with education and experience.

Function/Duties of Position:

The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service. Faculty members are expected to participate in service to the school, including student advising and generation of scholarship.

The director ensures curricular and program requirements are established according to School of Nursing norms and that operations are standardized to ensure comparable educational outcomes are met across APRN specialty programs. The director ensures active engagement of all faculty in program recruitment, curricular development, course and program goal attainment, student engagement, and cohesive program functioning.

This position reports to (supervisor): Assistant Dean, APRN DNP Program.

The duties of this position include:

1. Clinical Activities (not related to teaching or research): Plans and supervises student lab and/or clinical experiences based on teaching assignment. This faculty’s clinical practice may be separate from OHSU FTE or may be incorporated into the overall OHSU FTE; this is part of position negotiation.
2. Scholarly Activities (research/writing, abstracts, grant supported work, presentations, etc.): Engages in professional activities related to interest and expertise and participates in scholarly productivity that meets the school’s promotion and tenure requirements by faculty rank.
3. Education Activities (include types of teaching and types of student taught): Working with APRN students in face to face, online, and hybrid environments, provides effective didactic and clinical instruction based on teaching assignment. Uses appropriate instructional technologies to ensure course outcomes are met. Participates collaboratively in development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum. Mentors and advises students and faculty.
4. Service Activities: These activities include faculty meetings, committee membership, professional activities and other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor. Participates in faculty governance and provides leadership in local, state, or national organizations.
5. Administrative Activities: As APRN Core Director
6. Coordination of resources for the APRN Core involves collaborating with stakeholders to address the following aspects:
7. Personnel
8. In partnership with APRN specialty program directors and lab and simulation leaders, securing faculty and staff to deliver all aspects of APRN Core courses.
9. Providing guidance and direction to classroom, lab, and simulation faculty and staff in relation to work that specifically supports the APRN Core. Concerns regarding personnel performance will be evaluated in collaboration with direct supervisors.
10. Providing guidance to assigned Program Administrator(s) to facilitate operational aspects of courses
11. Delivery – Securing needed resources and training for faculty, students, and staff for effective teaching and learning
12. Space – Securing appropriate physical and digital spaces for learning to take place
13. Supplies & Equipment – Securing needed supplies and equipment for effective teaching and learning at Portland campus and coordinating with onsite resources at regional campuses.
14. Liaising with SON/OHSU Governance & Regulatory Bodies – In close collaboration with APRN PDs, serves as point-person for APRN Core courses with SON Governing groups (e.g. Graduate Council & APRN Committee), OHSU (e.g. Assessment Council), and external stakeholders (e.g. OSBN
15. Improvement. Continually improving the APRN Core involves both incremental and breakthrough innovation specifically aimed at (1) achieving student learning outcomes for each course; (2) preparing students to be successful in selected programs; and (3) living out the SON’s values.
16. Content – Systematically collect and analyze student and faculty feedback for the purpose of driving positive change in curriculum and pedagogy.
17. Structure & Delivery – In alignment with the SON’s values of integrity, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, continually explore and implement methods to ensure all students have equitable and quality educational opportunity.
18. Future DNP considerations – Continually monitoring trends in DNP/APRN education to align the APRN Core with best practices.
19. Other Activities: The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate (PhD or DNP—earned or in-process) is required.

• Oregon RN and APRN licenses
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

• Relevant national certification and state licensure as APRN, a minimum of 5 years clinical experience and 2 years teaching experience at the graduate level. Ability to teach using multiple pedagogical approaches, including online technologies with demonstrated history of coordinating complex academic functions.
• Commitment to continuous improvement in educational settings and developing cohesive teams.

Additional Details:

Benefits

Most faculty positions are eligible for relocation assistance.

• Prorated based on FTE.

Creating an inclusive community doesn’t just happen, and cannot be achieved by a single department or individual. It is a transformation that occurs only when each of us embraces diversity and leads by example. Candidates that value OHSU’s commitment to building an anti-racist workplace are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are seeking the best candidate for the position, and we understand that qualified candidates come from a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and pathways to competency. We encourage you to apply if you feel you can perform the essential responsibilities of the position even if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum qualifications described or are unsure if your experience could be considered related experience.

Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.