Associate Degree Nursing Instructor

East Mississippi Community College•8731 South Frontage Road Mayhew, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Degree Nursing Instructor teaches assigned nursing classes and laboratories and contributes to curriculum development through ongoing evaluation. The instructor communicates course goals and expectations, designs learning activities, evaluates student performance, and maintains accurate attendance, grade, and other records. The position also involves advising students, supporting student organizations, participating in college governance and institutional effectiveness activities, and contributing to recruitment and professional development. This is a full-time faculty position at the Golden Triangle Campus, with evening and every-other-weekend assignments. Instruction and student supervision may take place in classrooms, nursing skills and simulation laboratories, and clinical healthcare facilities. The role requires travel among assigned clinical facilities and college locations, adherence to laboratory and clinical safety and infection-prevention policies, and participation in college activities and meetings. The instructor is expected to support the College’s mission and represent the College professionally.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing.
Minimum of three years of full-time clinical experience as a Registered Nurse within the last five years.
Credentials in good standing and verification of legal status to practice as a Registered Nurse in Mississippi.
Credentials in good standing and verification of legal status to practice as a health care professional in Mississippi and/or at the national level.
Health status satisfactory for performing clinical and classroom instructional responsibilities.
Satisfactory criminal background check.
Good work ethics.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of instruction and clinical supervision, including prolonged standing and walking; lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and repositioning instructional materials and equipment; frequent bending, reaching, and movement; fine motor coordination; and visual and auditory abilities.
Ability to use computers for instructional and administrative work, including typing, grading, documentation, curriculum development, and electronic records and reports.
Ability to travel among clinical facilities and college locations and participate in college events.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in Nursing with prior teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned classes and laboratories.
Demonstrate thorough understanding of the subject.
Communicate course goals, objectives, and expectations to students.
Assign learning activities that promote understanding of course content.
Maintain accurate attendance and grade records and submit requested reports and information promptly and accurately.
Maintain classroom discipline.
Attend required faculty and other meetings.
Meet classes promptly and regularly and begin and end class on time.
Participate in professional development opportunities in the discipline.
Maintain required office and class hours.
Sponsor and advise student clubs and organizations as appropriate.
Advise students on class schedules.
Serve on college councils and committees as assigned.
Communicate, cooperate with, and support other college personnel in daily activities.
Support the College mission in the execution of duties and responsibilities.
Participate in maintaining an effective, continuous recruiting program.
Participate in Institutional Effectiveness activities.
Represent the College professionally through dress, demeanor, and performance of daily responsibilities.
Perform other duties assigned by the President and/or supervisor.
Supervise students in laboratory and clinical settings and maintain oversight of clinical activities.
Travel to assigned clinical facilities, college campuses, professional development activities, and other approved locations.
Follow laboratory and clinical safety, infection-prevention, personal protective equipment, occupational safety, and emergency-response procedures.
Participate in college-wide events, faculty meetings, committee assignments, student recruitment and orientation activities, professional development, graduation ceremonies, and other assigned functions.