Faculty - Nursing (Temp 174 days)
About The Position
The instructor fosters student learning by effectively teaching nursing and general health courses for the Nursing department. Teaching may take place in classroom, simulation, laboratory, and clinical practice settings, with a varying schedule that may include days, evenings, and weekends. The instructor develops, implements, and evaluates instruction; records and reports student achievement in accordance with department, division, and college policies; mentors and provides remediation to current students; and assists with departmental initiatives. The dean assigns the teaching schedule. In addition to teaching, the instructor contributes professional expertise through activities that support the department, program, and college, and meets the goals and objectives of an individual Professional Preparation Plan under the College's Quality Faculty Plan. The position advances the college’s mission, vision, principles, values, and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement. The instructor is expected to foster an inclusive environment, maintain constructive relationships with students and colleagues, represent the college positively, communicate clearly, and demonstrate digital literacy, creativity, initiative, leadership, and organizational skills.
Requirements
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
- Two years of clinical experience in nursing.
- Registered Nurse licensure.
- Ability and willingness to teach courses as required by the college.
- Clear and effective oral and written communication skills.
- Digital literacy skills related to computer technology.
- Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
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 varying 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 for student questions and discussions about performance.
- Participate in curriculum development, revision, and assessment at course, program, department, and college levels.
- Discuss programs, career and transfer options, and other 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 K12, transfer, community, and/or industry partners.
- Engage regularly in professional development and seek information about developing trends and ideas.
- Mentor and provide remediation to current students.
- Contribute professional expertise through non-teaching activities supporting the department, program, and college.
- Meet the goals and objectives of an individual Professional Preparation Plan under the College's Quality Faculty Plan.
- Represent the college positively and establish and maintain good working relationships with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and the public.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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Job Type
Full-time
