Instructor, Practical Nursing

Wake Technical Community College•Health Sciences Campus, NC

About The Position

Provides effective instruction in assigned courses in classroom, clinical, and laboratory settings. The instructor prepares for instruction, maintains accurate student records, supports student progress, and creates a safe and orderly learning environment. The role also includes academic advising, course and curriculum development, assessment of student learning and teaching methods, and participation in college activities and professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Current unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
Two calendar years of prior full-time employment, or equivalent, in clinical nursing practice as a registered nurse.
Meet the educational requirements of the North Carolina Board of Nursing within three years of hire.
Ability to use a wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning.
Good organizational skills.
Innovative, creative, motivated, and able to work well with others.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain accurate records and consistently meet deadlines.
Ability to perform normal duties with minimal supervision.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing.
Teaching experience in a program at or above the level of nurse aide.
Nursing practice experience in the assigned clinical area.

Responsibilities

Instruct and guide courses in classroom, clinical, and laboratory settings efficiently and effectively.
Maintain accurate records of student work and attendance.
Prepare thoroughly for instructional responsibilities.
Maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
Grade and return student work in a timely manner.
Counsel students regarding their grades and progress in the course.
Select learning experiences and clinical assignments that facilitate student attainment of course learning outcomes.
Supervise and evaluate student classroom and clinical performance.
Obtain and maintain laboratory supplies and ensure safe use of laboratory equipment.
Coordinate the use of facilities and resources within and outside the college, as directed.
Develop supplemental instructional materials for theoretical and laboratory content.
Advise assigned curriculum students, including pre-registering advisees during designated periods each semester.
Maintain records of advisees’ enrollment, courses taken or dropped, grades, and progress toward graduation.
Make recommendations for admission criteria.
Construct classroom materials that support course goals.
Assist with ongoing curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
Maintain regular office hours.
Stay current with teaching methods and classroom technology.
Use assessment techniques to improve student learning outcomes and teaching methods.
Serve on college or department committees as needed.
Attend professional development opportunities when possible.
Participate in professional meetings and community service.
Assist with establishing course goals and objectives, selecting texts, and constructing a syllabus.
Provide students with opportunities to evaluate teaching effectiveness.
Communicate with instructors from other divisions to keep courses current and appropriate.
Participate in graduation exercises.