Adjunct Faculty - Classroom/Didactic Nursing (Medical/Surgical)

Bristol Community College • Fall River, MA

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

Bristol Community College is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! Bristol is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities, and lifestyles. Committed to enriching its educational experience through a supportive community, Bristol actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply and achieve our vision of advancing a vibrant, diverse community through education, learner by learner. If you share a passion for helping students succeed and enjoy working in a community of innovative, inclusive, and collaborative colleagues, Bristol is the place for you! As a Commonwealth of Massachusetts employer, Bristol offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability, retirement and paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay). We also offer tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions. More information can be found on our Benefits website.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Nursing.
• Must possess a current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• Minimum of two (2) years of full-time clinical experience in medical/surgical nursing, within the last five (5) years (for instructors with a Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or equivalent nursing degree).
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, as well as technology and computer applications common in nursing practice.
• Demonstrated experience working within nursing teams.
• The ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Nursing or equivalent nursing degree.
• Experience using High Impact Practices.
• Experience teaching at a community college, preferably in a nursing program.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Canvas.
• Prior online teaching experience using a Learning Management System.
• Ability to communicate in a language in addition to English.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical instruction that coordinates with theoretical content and achieves course objectives.
• Engage in a critical role in the teaching and learning process as a member of the nursing team, contributing to student success.
• Team-teach lecture courses and/or teach courses individually, or teach specific topics as requested.
• Work with the Nursing Associate Dean of Nursing and full-time Nursing faculty team responsible for Medical/Surgical nursing theory.
• Assume responsibility for instruction in medical surgical nursing theory content within courses.
• Participate in weekly nursing first or second year team meetings each semester.
• Recommend suitable instructional material, textbooks, and library acquisitions by working with the faculty team.
• Use technology effectively to communicate with students and colleagues, to teach online as needed, and to enhance classroom learning as appropriate.
• Engage in student support by providing strategies that empower students to meet their goals.
• Develop appropriate discipline-related courses and evaluation materials consistent with the framework of the nursing department and in accordance with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (MABORN) and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
• Post and maintain weekly office hours "in accordance with the MCCC contract".
• Participate as needed and requested in components necessary for program, institutional, state compliance and ACEN accreditation.
• Participate in assessment of course and program learning outcomes.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to address the college's goals related to technology, academic innovation and equity.
• Complete required trainings such as, but not limited to, Title IX, FERPA, Bloodborne Pathogens and Information Security.
• Foster student success across the college's diverse student body through innovative teaching and learning approaches as well as curriculum development.
• Focus on customer service best practices when working with Bristol community members, including faculty, staff, and students.
• Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the MCCC contract.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• life
• long-term disability
• retirement
• paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay)
• tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level