Instructor, Nursing

Lake-Sumter State College•Leesburg, FL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining continued competence in assigned and related areas, fostering a good working relationship with students, faculty, staff, and community members, and assisting in the college’s recruitment and retention efforts. The role also involves participating in college governance by serving on committees and adhering to college rules, regulations, and state guidelines. A key aspect of this role is demonstrating LSSC’s core values of Caring, Communicating, Collaborating, and Celebrating in all interactions. The instructor will plan and execute instructional duties to maximize student learning, supervise students, teach assigned courses, and perform on-site clinical practice teaching at designated hospitals. The role requires working a minimum of 35 hours per week, including classroom, office/student contact, and program/college-needs hours. Responsibilities also include assisting with registration and recruitment, providing students with course syllabi, functioning as a faculty committee member, attending meetings, evaluating student progress, maintaining accurate records, resolving discipline problems, counseling students, utilizing necessary materials and equipment, staying current with instructional developments, recommending curriculum changes, complying with administrative rules, participating in annual evaluations and ceremonies, and maintaining communication with all stakeholders. The instructor may teach on multiple campus sites and must be proficient in computer use for coursework, grading, and basic Microsoft Office functions. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing
Active, clear Florida RN or APRN License
Two (2) most recent years of medical/surgical clinical experience
Demonstrated computer technology proficiency in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Teams, & PowerPoint)
Effectively communicate in both a virtual and physical environment
Ability to work well in a team environment
Ability to successfully demonstrate knowledge and expertise in the applied field
Promote a common purpose consistent with the College's stated goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
Possess knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manuals related to the job tasks.
Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance, and direction in a positive, receptive manner and follow stated policies.
Deliver exceptional customer service by fostering a welcoming and supportive environment.
Present a professional image in words, actions, and attire.
Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the College’s standards of ethical conduct.
Apply effective techniques to establish and maintain working relationships, fostering collaboration to achieve common goals; effectively communicate and collaborate with others to achieve shared objectives.
Demonstrate the skills necessary to examine situations and processes, making recommendations for improvement critically.
Strong service orientation and ability to effectively work as a member or leader of a team by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organizational goals rather than individual concerns. Includes the ability to build &/or support a constructive team spirit where members are committed to the goals and objectives of the organization.
Plan, organize, and successfully multitask to meet multiple deadlines and frequently new work tasks within required timeframes.
Proven flexibility to successfully work on a variety of projects quickly and accurately.
Effectively manage change and adaptability.
Adheres to all workplace safety rules, safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices
Ability to work various hours, including nights, early mornings, and weekends
Ability to travel amongst various campuses and attend College events, on or off campus, as required.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate in Nursing preferred

Responsibilities

Plan and carry out instructional duties that maximize learning by students.
Supervise students in accordance with program procedures, academic, and course-related concerns.
Teach assigned courses in accordance with course descriptions.
Perform on-site clinical practice teaching at designated hospitals.
Work a minimum of 35 hours per week, which includes 15 classroom hours, 10 office or student contact hours, and 10 hours as needed by the program/college.
Assist with registration and/or recruitment when requested.
Furnish each student with a course syllabus listing performance objectives, course expectations, grading procedures, withdrawal procedures, class attendance policies, and office phone and e-mail access.
Function as a member of the faculty committee in developing the instructional program and educational philosophy of the college.
Attend all scheduled or called meetings by the President or Vice President of Academic Affairs, Deans, Department Chairs, and Director of Nursing, unless excused by the administrator in charge.
Teach all classes for the whole period as scheduled.
Evaluate student progress and achievement with clear methods presented in the course syllabus.
Utilizes evaluation results for planning, instruction, counseling, and program modification.
Keep accurate and up-to-date records.
Submit grade reports and other required data on or before deadline dates.
Resolve discipline problems within the sphere of responsibility.
Assist and counsel students as needed, including during office and campus times.
Utilizes materials and equipment necessary to accomplish designated tasks.
Demonstrate knowledge of current instructional developments.
Regularly examines the content of assigned courses and recommends changes to the curriculum committee as needed.
Comply with appropriate administrative rules/regulations and Board Policy.
Participates in an annual evaluation process as specified by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Participate in Commencement ceremonies and Nursing pinning ceremonies.
Maintain continuity of communication with students, community, faculty, staff, and supervisors through timely replies to meetings, phone calls, mail, and email requests.
Teach on multiple campus sites as needed.
Competent in computer proficiency (Coursework, grading, as well as basic Microsoft Office knowledge)
Perform other duties as assigned.