Instructor - Associate Degree Nursing (Evening/Weekend)

Holmes Community College • Ridgeland Campus, MS

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About The Position

This full-time, 10-month evening/weekend position plans and implements educational programming in the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The instructor develops and teaches courses in the Associate Degree Nursing curriculum and performs related duties. The role reports to the Associate Degree Nursing Director and the Director of Health Science Programs.

The instructor teaches in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings; schedules and maintains weekend clinical rotations with various facilities; and supports student recruitment, retention, placement, registration, orientation, and advising. The position also maintains documentation required by state and national accreditation standards and participates in college workshops, departmental meetings, institutional effectiveness activities, and professional development.

Applicants must complete a Holmes Community College online employment application and provide college transcripts. A resume and cover letter may also be attached. The selected candidate must submit official transcripts to finalize employment.

Requirements

• Currently hold an unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Mississippi.
• Have at least one year of clinical experience in nursing practice.
• Possess an understanding of and commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy.
• Provide excellent references from previous employers and/or professors.
• Be able to provide physical and psychological support to students and patients.
• Be proficient in clinical skills.
• Be able to think critically and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Be skilled in using personal computers and related software applications, including database management.
• Have knowledge of human resources concepts, practices, policies, and procedures.
• Be able to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments, including maintaining confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree in the teaching discipline, or a master’s degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline that includes at least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline. Equivalent education, related work experience, demonstrated competencies, and achievements contributing to effective teaching and student learning outcomes will be considered.
• Recent teaching experience in RN education.
• Community college teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and publicly support college policies and procedures.
• Plan and present instruction based on approved syllabi, ensuring course objectives are taught in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings using varied instructional methods, relevant assignments, and well-designed evaluation tools.
• Schedule and maintain weekend clinical rotations with various facilities.
• Accept responsibility for student recruitment, retention, and placement.
• Maintain and submit documentation required by state and national accreditation standards.
• Assist with student registration and orientation, primarily serving as an advisor.
• Participate in scheduled in-service workshops, departmental meetings, and other activities.
• Participate in the college’s Institutional Effectiveness process, including annual evaluations and reviews, strategic planning, surveys, and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time