FT Instructor of Nursing - Spring 2027 Start
About The Position
The Instructor of Nursing is responsible for the instruction of nursing students in the didactic, skills lab, and clinical areas. Providing a quality education for program students and performing instructional-related duties and responsibilities in accordance with the philosophy, mission, policies and procedures of the college and the nursing program; serving as a teacher, mentor and facilitator of learning. Cochise College serves the residents of Cochise County from two campuses and four centers throughout Southern Arizona with panoramic views of five different mountain ranges. The college has been recognized nationally for its cost, return on investment, and high success rate; providing over 90 general and technical education programs leading to a variety of workforce certificates and associate degrees. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing or Nursing Education from an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting body of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education, with Advance Practice Certification preferred
- Arizona Registered Nurses Licensure
- Current Heath Care Provider CPR Certification
- Five years of experience as a professional Registered Nurse
- Arizona DPS Fingerprint clearance card for clinical access
- Successful completion of Cochise College’s Medical History and Physical
- An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Three years’ teaching experience in nursing education, preferably in a community college setting
- Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
- Expertise in providing skills training and individual or small group tutoring
Responsibilities
- Teaches assigned nursing courses and maintains written instructional standards; facilitates instruction using alternative delivery methods as needed; informs students in writing of instructional standards; posts and maintains office hours; participates in the assessment of student learning outcomes; establishes, maintains and submits accurate student and instructional records in a timely manner
- Develops new courses, curriculum, instructional materials, and evaluation tools; reviews and updates course outlines, textbooks, and course procedure sheets for Nursing courses; assists with the preparation of course proposals, curriculum updates and the construction of degree/certificate programs
- Applies and maintains standards of quality operating methods, processes, systems, and procedures; implements changes as necessary to maintain a successful Nursing program; integrates knowledge of industry trends and professional training to continuously improve program quality
- Participates in Nursing course scheduling, department, division and college meetings; participates in on-going maintenance for the Systematic Evaluation Plan (SEP) for ACEN accreditation serves on college committees as assigned
- Incorporates the Core Competencies of Academic Nurse Educators as defined by the National League of Nursing (NLN)
- Participates in nursing student advisement assignments
- Contributes to new faculty development and new faculty mentorship when assigned
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- A $20,000 nursing impact stipend is paid, which is included in the quoted Salary of this job posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
