Assistant Professor of Nursing

Connecticut State Community College•New Haven, CT

2d•$75,362•Onsite

About The Position

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success. All Teaching Faculty members shall: Prepare and teach college-approved courses in accordance with approved course descriptions and class schedules, including developing syllabi and reading lists and keeping each course taught complete and up to date; respond to and work with multiple constituencies, including students, peers (faculty and staff), and external agencies (business, community, educational, etc.); perform divisional departmental responsibilities in the selection of texts and related teaching resources; and other teaching and related duties as outlined on the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Under the direction of the Dean, Department Chair, or other administrator, the Assistant Professor is responsible for teaching thirty (30) credit hours per academic year and delivering a range of courses within the assigned discipline. Courses may be offered in lecture, hybrid, and/or online formats, and teaching schedules may include both day and evening classes. This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing.
Active R.N. licensure in Connecticut.
Four (4) years college teaching experience (96+ credits); OR Two (2) years’ college teaching experience (48+ credits) with four (4) or more years (Fulltime Equivalency) of clinical nursing experience. (Medical surgical nursing, critical care, and/or acute rehabilitation nursing).
Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in simulation/nursing skills lab and acute care setting.
Experience in facilitating high-fidelity simulation.
Experience teaching Medical-Surgical Nursing and/or Maternal-Child Health Nursing.
Experience with curriculum development, and program assessment and evaluation.
Experience incorporating technology to enhance the learning environment, e.g., Blackboard, online instruction or other modalities/software.

Responsibilities

Teaching courses within the assigned discipline area in accordance with institutional standards
Evaluating and assessing student learning outcomes
Providing student support, mentoring, and academic advising
Developing curriculum and periodically reviewing and updating instructional materials
Assisting with program reviews and accreditation-related activities
Planning and executing program-related events
Attending workshops, trainings, and/or professional conferences to maintain currency in the field
Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
Service on assigned committees and task forces
Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational, and professional meetings, which may occur during evenings and weekends