Nursing Faculty (9 month)

Craven Community College•New Bern, NC

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Nursing faculty member is a 9-month position that is primarily responsible for teaching in the Nursing program. This position plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student learning in keeping with Craven Community College’s learning centered values in a manner that meets the essential competencies of a Craven Community College educator. Nursing faculty respond to students in a timely manner and communicate with the discipline and department via college-provided tools and resources. Nursing faculty will teach 18 to 20 contact hours each semester or as designated by the Director of Nursing Programs. Craven Community College is a comprehensive institution of higher learning which places emphasis on excellence in classroom, simulation lab and clinical instruction. Nursing Faculty have the following duties and are expected to demonstrate and maintain competency in each of the following areas throughout their employment with the college.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning OR a bachelor’s degree in Nursing with completion of MSN degree within three years of employment.
Registered Nurse (RN) holding a current unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina.
At least two (2) calendar years of the equivalent of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse.
Nursing faculty who teach in a program leading to initial licensure as a nurse shall, prior to or within the first three (3) years of employment, must have preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, appropriate to assignment.
Current CPR certification.
Valid NC Drivers' License.

Nice To Haves

Community college teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and manages patient clinical assignments for students, taking into consideration student level, patient acuity, clinical course objectives and staff input
Collaborates with other faculty, unit managers and unit staff to assist students in meeting course and clinical objectives
Monitors student progress and provides instruction and constructive feedback as needed
Provides weekly written feedback to students on written assignments and anecdotal
Evaluates student achievement of clinical objectives
Plans and conducts pre and post conferences
Consults with the Director of Nursing or the lead faculty member for recommendations regarding student remediation and/or unsafe practice
Maintains clinical facility requirements such as CORE orientation, facility orientation, immunizations, PPD verification, and CPR certification
Demonstrates a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline
Displays an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline
Connects their subject matter with related fields
Stays current in their subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, and workshops
Learns and uses technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate
Plans, organizes, reviews, and updates course content to provide instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning
Employs appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students
Modifies, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs
Employs available instructional technology, i.e. the Internet, virtual reality, telecourses, simulations, and other interactive technology when appropriate
Encourages the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments
Incorporates core competencies into curriculum
Develops, updates, and submits required documentation including course syllabi, student attendance and other information in accordance with program and college policies
Provides ADA-compliant material and other accommodations to students that have proper documentation
Establishes and utilizes meaningful student learning outcomes for courses/programs.
Develops and uses various assessment methods to evaluate student progress and mastery of course and program outcomes.
Evaluates student performance fairly and consistently
Provides feedback on student's progress, in a timely manner, to facilitate academic success
Maintains accurate records of student progress and submits final grade rosters each semester according to established deadlines
Demonstrates sensitivity to student needs and circumstances
Teaches classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment
Maintains confidentiality of student information
Disseminates current information pertaining to services available to students throughout the college
Exercises stewardship of College facilities and materials
Responds in a timely fashion to information requests from College, division, and program administrators
Posts all final grades no later than the required date for each term as listed on the College academic calendar
Participates in appropriate committees and task forces as assigned; may be assigned duties as an academic advisor; faculty advisor to a student club or organization; work in the Academic Skills Center; and/or mentoring other faculty
Performs other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of the College's mission, core values and goals
Adequately prepares for each class session, which may include, but is not limited to, reviewing/creating appropriate material for instructional delivery, appropriate assessments, and classroom activities
Takes attendance in each class, which includes posting to Self Service for the census date, and posting after the census date according to college policy including finalizing the attendance at the end of the applicable term
Have an active presence in online and hybrid classes. This can be accomplished through regular announcements in the News forum, instructor contributions in forums and journals, scheduled chats, substantive feedback on student work, lesson summaries, and email and/or messages to individual students
Instructors are encouraged to schedule assignment due dates to occur on weekdays to ensure they are available to answer questions in a timely manner. At a minimum, instructors should reply to student questions within 24 hours on weekdays or within 48 hours over the weekend or holidays
Grades and returns all assignments (which include all quizzes, tests, written assignments) within 1 week for 8-week courses OR 2 weeks for 12-week and 16-week courses
Utilizes the Moodle gradebook (or other academic department pre-approved gradebook) to post grades for students so they can easily view their progress in the course
Use at least one form of assessment other than the online quizzes and tests that are automatically graded via Moodle’s assessment manager. Assessments may include a variety of activities or assignments that are completed in Journals, Blogs, Wikis, Assignments and Forums. These alternative assessments provide an avenue for instructor feedback to the student and do not rely solely on automatic grading in Moodle.
Monitor attendance in each class, which includes posting to Self Service for the census date, submitting appropriate notifications when a student is inactive in a class for a week and finalizing the attendance at the end of the applicable term