Assistant Professor, Maternal Child

Washington, DC, United States

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the public

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular Tenure-Track

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: S alary commensurate with experience

Salary Range: Salary commensurate with experience

C losing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 5171 S. Dakota Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20017

Brief Description of Duties

The University of the District of Columbia is a public land grant institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers.

Incumbents must teach courses to the academic unit, assess the technical and clinical competencies required in Pediatric care and submit data pertaining to the courses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provides laboratory and clinical instruction.

Teaches assigned clinical as specified in the schedule and course contract.

Recruits, advises, and assists with the retention of students; answers student inquiries (emails) in a timely manner.

Engages in scholarly activities and community services.

Teaches clinical during the day, evening, and/or weekend; may include more than one campus site.

Attends all meetings, ceremonies, and official functions as specified by the Chief Academic Officer, and/or Dean.

Attends one or more orientation session(s) to become familiar with the Institution's mission and teaching philosophy, policies, and procedures and the learning management system.

Adheres to and fulfills all ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Educating in Nursing) standards; also assists in the development of an effective means of assessing student learning outcomes in accordance with ACEN standards.

Adheres to University policies and guideline in all matters concerning academics, student and staff conduct.

Minimum Job Requirements

Master's degree in nursing with a clinical focus in Pediatric is required.

Registered or eligible for license in District of Columbia.

Recent clinical and teaching experience is required.

A candidate for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor shall be required to meet the following qualifications:

An appropriate terminal degree or agree to complete this degree within a period of time to be specified in the terms of the initial contract; and

At least three (3) years of full-time teaching experience, including two (2) years in an institution of higher education.

Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent at the Assistant and Associate level.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by National Education Association (NEA) and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference: A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University's EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.

An appropriate terminal degree or agree to complete this degree within a period of time to be specified in the terms of the initial contract; and

At least three (3) years of full-time teaching experience, including two (2) years in an institution of higher education.

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