Statewide Commission on the Crisis in Nursing
Nursing Faculty Careers
Education
Subcommittee
Faculty Issues Work Group
FACULTY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of nursing faculty vary according to the type of program and the educational setting. The following is a list of assignments that an individual may be expected to perform when assuming a faculty position in the different programs. It should be noted, however, that specific duties may vary with each position available at the individual college or university and while generalizations may be made, it is best to contact the individual college or university for specific information.
Associate Degree Programs:
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Classroom teaching
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Clinical instruction
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Skills lab teaching
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Student advising
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Committee work
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Curriculum development
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Scholarly activities and service to the community and college may be required.
Baccalaureate Degree Programs:
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Classroom teaching
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Clinical instruction
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Skills lab teaching
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Student advising
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Committee work
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Curriculum development
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Scholarly activities, such as research, publication, grants, presentations, and incorporation of research findings into course curriculum are required
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Service to the university, community and the profession also are required. The extent to which service and scholarly activities are required, depend on the mission of the school and the faculty rank.
Masters Degree Programs:
Classroom teaching
Clinical instruction
Skills lab teaching
Student advising
Committee work
Curriculum development
Student thesis advisement
Scholarly activities, such as research, publication, grants, presentations, and incorporation of research findings into course curriculum are required
Service to the university, community and the profession also are required. The extent to which service and scholarly activities are required, depend on the mission of the school and the faculty rank.
Doctoral Degree Programs:
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Classroom teaching
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Clinical instruction
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Skills lab teaching
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Student advising
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Committee work
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Curriculum development
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Student dissertation advisement
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Scholarly activities, such as research, publication, grants, presentations, and incorporation of research findings into course curriculum are required
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Service to the university, community and the profession also are required. The extent to which service and scholarly activities are required, depend on the mission of the school and the faculty rank