Nashua

Community College System of New Hampshire•Nashua, NH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

River Valley Community College is hiring LPN Nursing Faculty at the assistant, associate, or professor level for Nashua Community College in Nashua, New Hampshire. The position educates students in current nursing and LPN methodology and coordinates departmental work, including curriculum development and evaluation, student advising, and other activities that advance the college’s mission. The faculty member reports to the Department Chair of Allied Health at River Valley Community College. Employment eligibility requires residency in a New England state. The position is grant-funded through September 30, 2028, and is contingent upon renewed grant funding under contract terms through September 30, 2031. The position remains open until filled or at the college’s discretion. The faculty member teaches in classroom, laboratory, and clinical or field settings; develops instructional materials; supervises student learning and maintains records of academic progress; advises and supports students; and follows academic policies, accreditation standards, and institutional rules. Departmental responsibilities vary by faculty rank and may include developing and evaluating courses and curricula, coordinating departmental operations, mentoring faculty, maintaining instructional spaces and equipment, developing articulation initiatives, and building relationships with business and industry. The role also participates in recruitment, retention, community engagement, professional development, and college or system activities, and uses instructional and administrative technologies. Salary ranges are $54,464.11–$58,936.23 at the Assistant Professor level, $58,936.23–$63,778.04 at the Associate Professor level, and $66,675.15–$72,472.12 at the Professor level. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Requirements

Must hold a current Registered Nurse license in New Hampshire and meet the state Board of Nursing continuing education requirements to maintain licensure.
Assistant Professor: Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a subject closely related to the teaching assignment. A master’s degree in education requires 12 graduate credits in a closely related subject and a bachelor’s degree in a closely related subject.
Assistant Professor: Three years of teaching experience in the subject area or three years of business or industry experience directly related to the teaching assignment.
Associate Professor: Either a master’s degree in nursing, or a master’s degree in public health, health care administration or leadership, health promotion, or another related health care or education discipline plus a bachelor’s degree in nursing; and five years of nursing teaching experience or five years of experience as a registered nurse. Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in nursing and six years of nursing teaching experience or five years of experience as a registered nurse.
Professor: Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a subject closely related to the teaching assignment. A master’s degree in education requires 12 graduate credits in a closely related subject and a bachelor’s degree in a closely related subject.
Professor: Six years of teaching experience in the subject area, including two years supervising students or personnel in educational activities or academic program administration; alternatively, six years of directly related business or industry experience, including two years supervising personnel or administering a program or project.
Professor: Experience and knowledge in nursing education, including responsibility for curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
Residency in a New England state is required for employment eligibility.
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of teaching methods, instructional materials, subject matter, educational standards, and procedures.
Knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment used in instruction.
Ability to cooperate effectively with others and establish effective interpersonal relationships.
Ability to maintain comprehensive records of student progress and development.
Effective communication skills and the ability to evaluate student progress and provide guidance to students and instructors.
Ability to work effectively with businesses and community organizations.
Willingness to maintain an appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned nursing and LPN courses in classroom, laboratory, and clinical or field-experience settings.
Develop instructional materials that integrate theory with practice, meet course content and accreditation standards, define course goals and requirements, and address students’ varied academic needs.
Supervise student learning activities and academic progress, maintain accurate student records, and communicate progress to students.
Remain accessible to students, advise them on academic matters, and refer them to appropriate personnel when needed.
Follow academic policies and procedures, institutional rules and regulations, and applicable professional standards.
Participate in departmental activities and operations, including reviewing, developing, and evaluating credit and non-credit courses and programs.
Maintain relationships with businesses and industry in the field of instruction and contribute to articulation initiatives.
Maintain educational equipment and spaces and requisition instructional equipment, supplies, and classroom materials as needed.
Participate in college recruitment and retention activities, including admissions events, orientations, registrations, career and job fairs, award ceremonies, and advising student activity groups as assigned.
Engage in professional associations, educational and training activities, and community or college-system activities to remain current in nursing and instruction.
Use appropriate instructional and administrative technologies for teaching and college operations.
At the professor level, assist with student selection, placement, and follow-up; lead departmental activities; mentor faculty; and provide leadership in recruitment and retention activities.
At the associate professor level, share teaching methodologies, serve as an academic resource, and lead or serve on college or system committees as assigned.