• Understands and adheres to all applicable Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) policies. Understands and adheres to policies and procedures contained in the SOWELA Technical Community College (STCC) Faculty Handbook. Understands and adheres to all laws pertaining to disclosure of student records. Understands and adheres to the professional scope, standards, codes, rules and regulations of Professional Governing Bodies: o American Nurses Association o Louisiana State Board of Nursing o Nurses Code of Ethics o Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Teaching and Direct Instructional Activities o Teaching materials are prepared using evidence-based resources (textbooks, instructional aids, online resources, and materials) o If applicable, teaching plans are organized and available for course presentation o Course and clinical time organized to be accomplished in the allotted time o Instruction provided to individual students and groups appropriate to the needs and requirements of activities being performed o Attends class/clinical on time and if unable to attend; ensures alternate method of course delivery is available for students o Able to enhance clinical judgement for students through clear, concise instruction o Provides adequate resources that enable students to successfully complete assignments o Content expert in subject matter o Promotes discussion among students as well as learning and individual initiative o Provides constructive feedback in a timely manner on performance, tests, and assignments o Provides fair grading of student course/clinical work o Oversees students' clinical practice Ensures clinical site will allow students to gain clinical experience for course content and enhance clinical judgment Orients self and student to clinical facility policies and procedures Evaluates student performance in the clinical setting Participates in pre and post conference experiences Service to Students, Department, Division or College o Maintains office hours as required o Submits reports and performs required record-keeping functions in a timely and dependable manner. o Professionally represents SOWELA in clinical institutions Professional Development Activities o Attends conferences, seminars and workshops that enhance expertise in areas of teaching responsibilities o Participates in professional organizations o Acts as a role model for nursing students o Develops and maintains professional and collegial relationships