Nursing AD Instructor - Community College Faculty

Riverland Community College • Austin, TX

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching who desires to make a difference in the lives of our students. This teaching assignment is located on the Austin Campus. The instructor may be assigned to teach in a traditional classroom, a virtual (online) classroom, or both (multimodal). Activities related to comprehensive community college teaching and learning, including but not limited to: Instructional planning and delivery; Teaching and facilitating student learning; Curriculum planning and development; Assessment of student performance; Classroom management; Maintenance of professional skills and credentials; Participation in department meetings, coordination activities, and college-wide committees. The candidate must be able to work cooperatively with faculty and staff, demonstrate knowledge of and experience in assessing student learning outcomes, participate in department meetings and college-wide committees, and maintain ongoing professional development activities.

Requirements

• Graduate degree with a major in nursing, -OR- Bachelor's degree in nursing and a graduate degree in support of the field of nursing and/or education.
• A nursing program director must hold a graduate degree in nursing, nursing administration, nursing education, public health nursing or a nursing clinical specialty.
• Two full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience as a registered nurse at the professional level.
• As a registered nurse at the professional level, experientially qualified to accomplish the mission, goals, and expected student and faculty outcomes; including experiential preparation in the areas the faculty will teach.
• One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field.
• The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.
• Current unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse (RN) with current registration in Minnesota.
• Compliance with clinical affiliate policies for attending on-site clinical teaching assignments.
• Training that must be completed within six semesters of hire: In accordance with Board Procedure 3.32.1 , Part 8, faculty hired into unlimited positions have 6 full semesters to complete the Teaching and Learning Competency Requirements.
• These seven courses are provided to new faculty, at no cost, through the Minnesota State Network for Educational Development.
• Faculty members can take these courses one of three ways: asynchronous online, hybrid 2-weekend intensive, and weeklong intensive.
• Some courses may be waived for individuals who are the time of hire have: a degree in education, or have documented evidence of successful completion of equivalent coursework in the specified teaching and learning content areas, or have three years of successful, full-time (or equivalent) secondary, postsecondary, industry, or trade apprenticeship teaching experience in the field for which they are being hired.
• A complete online application will include a letter of interest and a resume/curriculum vitae.
• This position requires completing employment references and a driver’s license background check.
• In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (Minnesota State) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s Vehicle use criteria and consent to Motor Vehicle Records check.
• Minnesota State is unable to sponsor Applicants for work visas.
• All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
• If you would like to request an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact Aimee Sue Larson at [email protected]

Nice To Haves

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
• Experience teaching/tutoring all levels of nursing.
• Experience with data collection and continuous improvement analysis.
• Experience with simulation, nursing skills labs, clinical instruction, and lecture(curriculum) development.
• Bilingual/multilingual fluent in Spanish, Karen, Karenni, Somali, Pohnpeian, French, Nuer, Anuak, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities.
• Demonstrated experience working with multicultural and underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Instructional planning and delivery
• Teaching and facilitating student learning
• Curriculum planning and development
• Assessment of student performance
• Classroom management
• Maintenance of professional skills and credentials
• Participation in department meetings, coordination activities, and college-wide committees
• Work cooperatively with faculty and staff
• Demonstrate knowledge of and experience in assessing student learning outcomes
• Participate in department meetings and college-wide committees
• Maintain ongoing professional development activities

Benefits

• Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick time
• Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Pension Plan
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
• Various investment options
• Professional development
• Tuition waivers for both you and your dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level