Faculty - Nursing (201 Day)

Kirkwood Community College•Cedar Rapids, IA

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About The Position

The Nursing Faculty member advances Kirkwood Community College’s mission, vision, principles, values, and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement. The instructor fosters student learning by teaching nursing and general health coursework. The required teaching load is 36 credit hours per academic year across fall, spring, and summer semesters. Teaching may take place in classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical practice settings, with days, evenings, and/or weekends possible and a schedule assigned by the dean. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The instructor develops, implements, and evaluates instruction and records and reports student achievement in accordance with college policies and procedures. The role also includes mentoring and remediating current students, contributing to departmental initiatives, and providing professional expertise through non-teaching activities. Faculty members are responsible for meeting the goals and objectives of an individual Professional Preparation Plan under the College’s Quality Faculty Plan. Program director responsibilities may be possible.

Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Two years of clinical experience in nursing.
Licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Ability and willingness to teach assigned courses.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
Digital literacy skills related to computer technology.
Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills; creative, energetic, and self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

MSN in Nursing Education.

Responsibilities

Deliver courses as required by the college.
Organize, prepare, and teach assigned courses in accordance with established syllabi, adapting teaching techniques for students with varied backgrounds and abilities.
Evaluate student performance and provide timely, regular feedback.
Use the Kirkwood Learning Management System to post syllabi and relevant documents and provide access to the student grade book.
Maintain at least five office hours per week and be available as needed to discuss student questions and performance.
Participate in curriculum development, revision, and assessment at course, program, department, and college levels.
Discuss programs, career and transfer options, and college services with students to support informed academic decisions.
Participate in developing and/or carrying out departmental and college tasks, projects, and goals.
Maintain relationships with K–12, transfer, community, and/or industry partners.
Engage regularly in professional development and seek information about emerging trends and ideas.
Mentor and provide remediation for current students.
Contribute professional expertise through non-teaching activities and assist with departmental initiatives.
Meet the goals and objectives of an individual Professional Preparation Plan under the College’s Quality Faculty Plan.
Perform other related duties as assigned.