Assistant Professor, Maternal Infant (Nursing Programs)

Santa Fe College•Gainesville, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nursing Programs at Santa Fe College (SF) provides high quality nursing education that is student-oriented, accessible, and based on the healthcare needs of our community. Our Nursing Programs offer 3-degree programs which includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), and the Licensed Practical Nursing to Associate in Science in Nursing Bridge program. Additionally, Nursing Programs offers postsecondary adult vocational courses for Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Practical Nursing which prepares students for better career opportunities. Under general supervision, the Assistant Professor will develop, prepare, and teach a variety of coursework in the Nursing Programs, specifically Maternal Infant. This position will be housed primarily at the Northwest Campus but may be assigned to one of the College’s six (6) locations throughout Alachua and Bradford counties. Candidates must have the flexibility to teach courses during the day, evening, or online, as well as taught using other distance learning formats. This position has a 9-month contract based on teaching 15 credit hours in the Fall and 15 credit hours in the Spring. Summer instructional opportunities may be available for additional compensation based on departmental need.

Requirements

RN to BSN program’s FT faculty must hold a minimum of a master’s degree in nursing and a doctoral degree.
ASN and ASN Bridge faculty must hold a minimum of an associate’s degree in nursing.
All FT program faculty must hold current RN license for the State of Florida Board of Nursing and must have related clinical and/or educational experience related to area of teaching.
The majority of faculty in the ASN, ASN Bridge, and PN programs must hold a minimum of a master’s degree in nursing.
A criminal background check and drug screening will be conducted.
The Florida Board of Nursing and program accreditors require that over 50% of faculty must be prepared at the graduate level with a degree in Nursing and/or a related field, and applicants will be reviewed based on this criterion.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching and/or clinical experience in medical/surgical, pediatrics, maternal infant, and/or health nursing.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and delivers instruction to didactic, laboratory and/or classroom settings to promote student success within a community college setting.
Supports and promotes the college and departmental missions centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and timely service.
Collaborates with the Chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum that cultivates the mastery of course content.
Demonstrates technological literacy and innovation in the delivery of instruction.
Works collaboratively as part of a cohesive academic team.
Assists with the implementation of college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with the SF philosophy, mission, strategic initiatives, and procedures.
Participates in departmental meetings and collegewide committees as needed.
Provides students with frequent, timely assessment and clear feedback regarding academic performance.
Appropriately documents student progress and maintains records including attendance, grading, and student learning outcomes.
Develops methods that fairly and accurately assess students’ progress in achieving the stated learning outcomes/objectives.
Maintains appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
Provides service to the college through participation in events, committees, and other college activities.
Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
Strictly honors the privacy, security, and confidentiality of records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal, and college regulations, policies, and procedures.
Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
Performs other duties as assigned.