Faculty - Nursing (10-Month) - Pediatric Specialty

About the position

To educate students in pediatric nursing, medical surgical nursing, and related fields and to provide leadership in the development and implementation of departmental and institutional activities that advance the mission of the college. This position reports to the Department Head of Nursing at NHTI, Concords Community College.

Responsibilities

• Teaches an assigned academic course schedule in pediatric nursing and/or medical surgical nursing related courses and, if applicable, other courses as assigned in the classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical setting as appropriate for the academic program and supervises educational activities of students under actual or simulated situations.
• Demonstrates teaching effectiveness through the development, modification, and evaluation of program curricula and instructional materials that comply with established course content, integrate theory with applications, clearly define course goals, observe program and institutional accreditations standards, promote critical thinking and life skills, and respond to diverse academic needs.
• Maintains accessibility and availability to assist students with their learning needs and advises individuals or groups of students in academic matters relevant to the academic area of specialization and exercises professional judgment in referring students to appropriate personnel.
• Supervises student learning activities and academic progress and maintains accurate records of student progress and accomplishments. Consults with and interprets these to students.
• Assists with the selection, placement, and follow-up of students as appropriate.
• Coordinates and leads departmental activities and operations by meeting with executive and advisory groups to discuss needs, career developments, and the effectiveness of instruction, developing and evaluating credit and non-credit programs and/or courses, mentoring faculty in subject area competency and instructional expertise, actively cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships with business and industry within the field of instruction, and engaging in outreach to educational partners for the development and implementation of articulation initiatives.
• Provides leadership in the planning, development, and implementation of college sponsored recruitment and retention activities including career and job fairs, student orientations, registrations, and award ceremonies, and/or advising student activity groups, as assigned.
• Engages in professional activities related to the area of teaching specialization that partner the college with the wider community by serving on college or system teams, or participating in community-sponsored events, as assigned.
• Remains technologically and pedagogically current within the specialized field of instruction through participation in relevant professional associations and educational & training activities. Utilizes appropriate instructional and administrative technologies as required for teaching effectiveness and college operations/communication.
• Serves on and leads college or system committees, as assigned.
• Observes all academic policies and procedures and institutional rules and regulations and demonstrates ethical and professional behavior.
• Complies with all college, system, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Masters degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major study in a subject area closely related to the teaching assignment. Possession of a Masters degree in Education shall require twelve (12) graduate credits in a subject area closely related to the teaching assignment and a Bachelors degree in a subject area closely related to the teaching assignment.
• Experience: Two (2) years of teaching experience in the field of pediatric nursing and/or medical surgical nursing in a health care facility, or two (2) years of business or industry experience directly related to the field of medical surgical nursing and/or pediatric nursing in a health care facility.

Nice-to-haves

• Extensive teaching and/or health care industry experience preferred.