Instructor, Nursing

Western Nevada College • Carson City, NV

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Western Nevada College is expanding its Nursing Program to serve communities throughout its service region and adapting its curriculum to meet changing healthcare and educational needs. This faculty position contributes to the development and delivery of responsive nursing education, including instruction at multiple sites and rural locations. Teaching assignments, instructional modalities, and primary work locations are determined by program needs and may change. Faculty may be reassigned or relocated within the service region, so flexibility in teaching assignments and work location is required.

This is a 171-day, benefits-eligible academic faculty contract position, non-tenure-track, filled through an emergency appointment. The posting describes the contract as temporary and states that the employee is not guaranteed future employment contracts. A permanent appointment is contingent on meeting additional recruitment requirements. The position is full-time equivalent at 100%.

Requirements

• One of the following education and experience pathways: a master's degree in nursing (MSN) from a regionally accredited college or university and at least four years of clinical experience in an acute care setting; academic teaching and clinical practice experience may substitute for the required years of experience.
• Alternatively, a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited college or university, current enrollment in a master's nursing (MSN) program at a regionally accredited college or university with satisfactory academic progress, and at least six years of clinical experience in an acute care setting; academic teaching and clinical practice experience may substitute for the required years of experience.
• For candidates with a BSN, employment is contingent on approval by the Nevada Board of Nursing; Western Nevada College will seek approval.
• Competency in current medical/surgical nursing practice.
• Current Nevada registered nurse licensure or eligibility for Nevada licensure.
• Flexibility to work at different locations and accept changing teaching assignments within the service region.

Nice To Haves

• Additional competency in pediatric nursing.
• Additional competency in maternal-child nursing.
• Simulation experience.
• College classroom or clinical teaching experience.
• Curriculum development experience.
• Instructional design experience.
• Laboratory simulation and supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the medical/surgical nursing curriculum in classroom, laboratory, and clinical environments.
• Collaborate with nursing faculty to teach medical/surgical and related nursing content.
• Prepare and present lectures, discussions, and laboratory learning experiences using active and alternative teaching methods.
• Teach in traditional or non-traditional classroom and laboratory settings and in web-based courses as assigned; work with faculty to use simulation learning and evaluation activities.
• Apply scholarship and evidence-based teaching and clinical practices.
• Grade assignments, quizzes, examinations, and care plans promptly using the agreed-upon grading policy.
• Educate and supervise students in laboratory and clinical settings, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends, in Carson City, Reno, and rural sites as assigned.
• Participate in nursing faculty committee meetings, college-wide and departmental meetings, and professional development activities.
• Complete tasks promptly and work independently after initial orientation.
• Participate in community service activities.
• Participate in program review and academic program assessment.
• Perform responsibilities set forth in the Board of Regents Handbook, Title 2, Chapter 4, Section 4.4.2.
• Work safely in a latex environment.
• Help maintain an environment of civility and non-discrimination.
• Comply with published college and program policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits eligibility.
• NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA), with employee contributions matched by the College at 19.25%; participants are vested from the first day.
• Voluntary supplemental pre-tax and Roth retirement plans, including 403(b) and 457(b) plans.
• Employer-paid long-term disability program.
• Health insurance options, including dental and vision.
• Annual leave, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays as specified for the applicable contract.
• Faculty and staff membership at the WNC Fitness Center.
• Employee Assistance Program resources and assistance through ComPsych.
• Discounted staff rates for the WNC Child Development Center.
• Voluntary benefits, including accident, disability, and legal services.
• Reduced-rate tuition for faculty, up to six credits per semester; qualified dependents may take unlimited credits per semester.
• Free parking.
• Campus located near biking and walking trails.
• No state income tax.

What This Job Offers

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