Job Title: Associate Professor, Nursing- Academic Success
Department: RN Program
Location: College of Health Careers, 470 Skyview Centre Parkway, Rochester, NY 14622
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: Mon - Fri, Day/Evening, 8-hour work shifts
SUMMARY:
The Associate Professor, Academic Success contributes to the academic mission of the College of Health Careers through teaching, advising, curriculum support, student success initiatives, and exam readiness programming. This faculty role provides up to 18 credits of teaching per academic year in the assigned program and offers specialized academic support to enhance student persistence, progression, completion, and credentialing exam outcomes across disciplines.
The Associate Professor collaborates with Program Directors, Program Leads, faculty, and academic leadership to assess student needs, develop success strategies, monitor progression, and prepare students for national credentialing exams. This position supports continuous quality improvement, engages in governance and service, participates in accreditation processes, and models excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional practice.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
I. Teaching (18 Credits Per Academic Year)
• Teach up to 18 academic credits annually in the assigned program in didactic, lab, simulation, and/or clinical courses as appropriate to faculty credentials.
• Develop syllabi, lesson plans, and course materials aligned with institutional philosophy, program outcomes, accreditation standards, and evidence-based practice.
• Employ varied and inclusive teaching methodologies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback on student performance.
• Supervise students in clinical/lab/simulation settings, ensuring safety, competency development, and appropriate evaluations.
• Maintain a minimum of 4–6 posted office hours per week for advising, academic support, and student consultation.
II. Academic Success & Student Progression
• Monitor student academic standing, degree audits, early alerts, and progression milestones.
• Develop individualized remediation plans for at-risk students.
• Provide targeted academic support sessions aligned with program expectations (not tutoring-level content delivery).
• Guide students to institutional resources including tutoring, accessibility services, financial aid, and student development supports.
• Maintain accurate, confidential and communication records.
III. Credentialing Exam Specialist (Multi-Program)
The Associate Professor provides structured exam readiness support aligned with national certification/licensure standards across disciplines.
Universal Responsibilities
• Review, interpret, and integrate exam blueprints and content outlines into student support strategies.
• Provide small-group or individualized exam coaching, practice question analysis, and study plan development.
• Track readiness indicators, mock exam trends, and cohort performance.
• Collaborate with Program Directors to strengthen curriculum-to-exam alignment.
• Maintain current knowledge of credentialing exam changes and best practices in exam preparation.
Nursing Exam Specialist (NCLEX-RN/PN)
(Included for faculty assigned to nursing programs)
• Apply the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM) and NGN item structures in support sessions.
• Reinforce NCLEX domains including management of care, physiological integrity, psychosocial integrity, and safety.
• Review ATI or similar assessment data to identify patterns and target interventions.
IV. Program Development, Evaluation & Quality Assurance
• Support program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Participate in systematic program review, curriculum revision, and assessment processes.
• Ensure courses reflect current healthcare practices, accreditation requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Make recommendations for course and program improvements.
• Assist in selecting textbooks, teaching materials, and instructional…