Instructor, CC (Nursing), #74888 and #82487

University of Hawaii • Lihue, HI

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About The Position

Kaua'i Community College is hiring two full-time, permanent, tenure-track nursing instructors in the Health Education unit. The positions are scheduled to begin in Spring 2027, pending funding and staffing needs. Appointments are for 11 months, though operational needs may lead to a change between 9-month and 11-month appointments. Renewal is contingent on satisfactory performance and operational and program needs. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Under general supervision in an ACEN-accredited nursing program, the instructor teaches medical/surgical nursing and an additional specialty area, such as geriatrics, pediatrics, obstetrics, or mental health. The role includes supervising student clinical experiences in two specialty areas and teaching seminars in an integrated curriculum. The instructor advises and mentors students, develops and assesses course materials and learning outcomes, and participates in program, campus, and community activities. Assignments may include teaching day, evening, early morning, weekend, outreach, distance education, or allied health courses, as well as nursing courses and campus wellness center services.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing for the regular appointment.
• At least one year of hospital experience in one of the teaching responsibility areas (medical/surgical, psychiatric nursing, and another specialty); experience preferably gained within the five years before application.
• Registered nurse eligible for a Hawai'i State License; license required by the effective date of employment.
• For consideration for an acting instructor appointment if no qualified applicants are available: Bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least three years of hospital experience in one of the teaching responsibility areas, preferably gained within the five years before application; registered nurse eligible for a Hawai'i State License, with license required by the effective date of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Successful teaching experience in a community college nursing program or equivalent, supported by student, peer, and administrative assessments.
• At least one year of hospital experience in two teaching responsibility areas (medical/surgical, psychiatric nursing, and another specialty).
• Nurse Practitioner with clinical currency in area of expertise.
• Demonstrated successful experience working with community college students.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a multi-ethnic, multicultural population.
• Ability to function autonomously and as a member of a team.
• Ability to use writing assignments and critical-thinking skill development in classroom learning activities.
• Willingness to teach using the technological media available to the college, including online courses.
• Ability to model the role of the professional nurse.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical/surgical nursing courses and an additional specialty area, such as geriatrics, pediatrics, obstetrics, or mental health.
• Supervise student clinical experiences in two specialty areas within an integrated curriculum.
• Conduct community-college-level seminars in an integrated curriculum.
• Collect data and maintain office hours according to the teaching schedule.
• Mentor, counsel, and advise students; identify their learning needs, including those of underprepared students, and use constructive teaching strategies.
• Prepare, develop, revise, and implement course outlines, student learning outcomes, instructional materials, and syllabi.
• Plan and carry out instructional and non-instructional assignments independently, and collaborate with faculty and staff.
• Assess course and program student learning objectives and prepare regular reports on assessment activities.
• Participate in campus activities, in-service training, faculty and administrative committees, and community service.
• Assist with program development, recruitment, promotion, and coordination; maintain community contacts to assess training needs and participate in student recruitment.
• Maintain subject-matter currency and update courses to meet college and student needs.
• Perform related duties as assigned, including teaching nursing courses and providing campus wellness center services.
• Teach day, evening, early morning, weekend, outreach, distance education, or allied health classes as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level