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Assistant Professor-Faculty Chair in Paramedicine

Creighton University
United States, Nebraska, Omaha
2500 California Plaza (Show on map)
Nov 04, 2024

Creighton University Faculty Chair-Paramedicine Program

Omaha Campus

Creighton University College of Nursing seeks qualified candidates for a 12-month, full-time faculty appointment for its on-site Paramedicine program in Omaha, Nebraska. The Faculty Chair provides leadership for faculty in the Paramedicine department, ensuring sound teaching practices and facilitating professional development, while collaborating closely with the respective Associate Deans on managing performance issues, promoting faculty growth, and addressing concerns to enhance the educational environment.

The Chair plans, recruits, and evaluates full-time and contracted faculty and participates in the recruitment of faculty to ensure alignment with program needs. They will work with the College's Undergraduate and Graduate Associate Deans to ensure that faculty, preceptors, and others are academically and experientially qualified, meeting all certification and practice requirements as mandated by regulatory and specialty bodies. This position oversees faculty workloads, teaching assignments, and salaries for contracted faculty. They partner with the Assistant Dean for Faculty Development to orient new faculty members to their roles, provide ongoing development and mentoring in areas associated with curriculum, instruction, and policy implementation.

The faculty chair will possess an earned doctoral degree and demonstrate expertise in higher education, with evidence of a leadership role in academia. They will exhibit curriculum and instruction expertise, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, along with excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills. They will display a commitment to the mission of Creighton University and the College of Nursing.

We encourage applications from qualified individuals representing all backgrounds and faith traditions who identify with our mission and can contribute to our distinctive academic traditions. Candidates are strongly urged to familiarize themselves with Creighton's mission and founding principles at http://www.creighton.edu/mission/.

Creighton University's main campus, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is a comprehensive Jesuit, Catholic university nationally recognized for providing a challenging and balanced educational experience. Creighton University ranks in the top third of National Universities in U.S. News & World Report's 2024 rankings for "Best Colleges." Creighton is noted for offering a full range of undergraduate majors and master's and doctoral programs, and for producing groundbreaking research. The university is composed of nine colleges and schools including Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Professional and Continuing education, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Health Professions, Dentistry, and a Graduate School.

Candidates are encouraged to review the Faculty Handbook at: https://www.creighton.edu/fileadmin/user/GeneralCounsel/docs/Faculty_Handbook_2020.pdf

Creighton University Department of Paramedicine is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Rank and salary are commensurate with academic credentials and experience.

Creighton University is an AA/EEO/ADA Employer: M/F Disabled/Vets

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please apply at the Creighton University Human Resources site: http://www.creighton.edu/hr/careers/

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AAP/EEO Statement

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.



Disclosure Statement

This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.

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