Nursing Faculty

FORTIS Colleges and Institutes • Cuyahoga Falls, OH

125d

About The Position

Nursing faculty are professionals with the education and practice skills to prepare the next generation of nurses. Faculty is accountable to the Dean/Director of Nursing for the implementation of the approved curriculum based on the mission and philosophy of the nursing program and the College. Faculty provides students with opportunities to acquire the knowledge and practice the skills identified in course objectives using varied and appropriate teaching methods. They plan learning activities to meet program outcomes based on the standards set by policies, legal and other regulatory requirements, and acceptable practices. Faculty also participates in the program's evaluation and continuous improvement process and engages in personal professional development.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved professional nursing education program.
• Experience of at least three (3) years in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse.
• A Master's degree in nursing from an accredited program required.
• A current active unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the state in which the program is located or multi-state privilege to practice in state.
• Excellent written and oral communication and analytical skills.
• Excellent teaching and classroom management skills.
• Functional abilities to carry out classroom, clinical and laboratory teaching responsibilities.
• Competence in clinical skills in areas of teaching.
• Competent in personal computer applications: word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email.
• Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screening, required immunizations, current CPR and HIPAA certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proper respect for students, and has student-friendly manner in the conduct of class.
• Teaches to course or workshop learning objectives.
• Works effectively as part of the overall faculty team demonstrating positive interpersonal relations.
• Collaborates with other faculty members to meet student needs.
• Participates in faculty meetings and nursing program committees.
• Responds to requests from management.
• Participates in the budget process to identify resources needed to meet program outcomes.
• Participates in ongoing program evaluation activities as needed.
• Confers with the Dean/Director of Nursing to ensure compliance with Education Affiliates and EA policies.
• Provides EA formatted syllabus that sets forth measurable grading criteria.
• Encourages on time assignments and includes local campus required elements.
• Maintains academic standards and course expectations throughout each course or workshop.
• Provides feedback to the student on grammar & syntax and paper format.
• Communicates with the Dean/Director of Nursing as necessary to resolve issues or concerns.
• Leads discussions and elicits information from students.
• Utilizes course materials effectively and demonstrates thorough knowledge of content.
• Incorporates real life nursing practice examples.
• Utilizes multiple teaching methods and techniques including audio/visual aids/computer technologies and group activities.
• Provides appropriate handouts and supplemental materials.
• Provides clinical instruction to students in approved health care settings.
• Serves as local contact for assigned and faculty developed clinical sites.
• Implements effectively the Evolve Success Program (ESP).
• Provides feedback and develops an individualized remediation plan for any student that is not performing successfully in the Evolve Success Program (ESP).
• Provides annual documentation of continuing professional growth at the employee's expense.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree