Instructor, Nursing

Western Nevada College • Carson City, NV

8h

About The Position

The Nursing Instructor position is primarily based on the WNC Carson City campus. The position is subject to a 90 day notice if primary location is changed to additional WNC campus locations . This recruitment will be filling multiple open positions within the Nursing department within the college. Academic Faculty Contract, 171-day, Benefits Eligible.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Master‘ s degree in nursing (MSN) from a regionally accredited college or university; AND a minimum of four years of clinical experiences in an acute care setting. A combination of academic teaching and clinic practice experience may be substituted for the years of experience requirement, OR A Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited college or university and current enrollment in a Master's of Nursing (MSN) program from a regionally accredited college or university with demonstration of satisfactory academic progress; AND a minimum of six years of clinical experience in an acute care setting. A combination of academic teaching and clinic practice experience may be substituted for the years of experience requirement.
• NOTE: Employment for candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree (BSN) is contingent on approval by the Nevada Board of Nursing. Approval will be sought by Western Nevada College;
• Competency in current medical/surgical nursing practice .
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in Nevada or eligibility for such licensure

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates with additional competencies in pediatric, maternal child and/or simulation experience;
• College classroom and/or clinical teaching, curriculum development, instructional design, and laboratory simulation and supervision

Responsibilities

• Assume a leadership role in the delivery of the medical/surgical nursing curriculum in the classroom, laboratory and clinical environments
• Collaborate with other nursing faculty in the instruction of medical/surgical and other related nursing content
• Prepare and present lecture/discussion and laboratory learning experiences which incorporate active and alternative teaching methodologies
• Participate in traditional and/or non-traditional classroom/laboratory settings and web-based courses as assigned; work with current faculty to utilize simulation learning and evaluation activities
• Perform at a level that reflects scholarship and evidence-based teaching and clinical practices
• Correct assignments, quizzes, examinations and care plans in a timely manner , using the agreed-upon grading policy
• Educate and supervise students in laboratory and clinical settings (days, evenings, nights and weekends) in Carson City, Reno, and rural sites as assigned
• Participate in nursing faculty committee meetings, college-wide/departmental meetings and professional development activities
• Complete tasks in a timely manner and be self-directed after initial orientation to assignments
• Maintain professional performance that reflects scholarship and evidence-based teaching and clinical practices
• Participate in community service activities
• Participate in program review and academic program assessment
• Perform all responsibilities set forth in Board of Regents Handbook. Title 2, Chapter 4, Section 4.4.2., Standards for Recommending Appointment with Tenure
• Perform safely in a latex environment
• Participate in maintaining an environment of civility and non-discrimination
• Comply with published college and program policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Retirement – NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA)
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plans, both pre-tax and Roth options available (403b, 457b plans)
• Employer paid Long Term Disability (LTD) Program
• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Generous annual leave (A contract), sick leave (A & B contract), 12 paid holidays - Faculty Benefits
• The WNC Fitness Center offers Faculty and Staff membership WNC Fitness Center
• ComPsych our Employee Assistance Program offers resources and assistance to Faculty and Staff
• Discounted WNC Staff rates for our Child Development Center which has received Four Star Recognition from the Nevada Silver Star Quality Rating and Improvement System
• Voluntary benefits including accident, disability, legal services, and more – Voluntary Benefits
• An academic faculty senate represents full-time, academic faculty
• Free parking and plenty of it!
• No State income tax!
• Education Benefits for Faculty Employees and Family Members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees