Nursing Faculty Full-Time

Education Affiliates•Cuyahoga Falls, OH

About The Position

Nursing faculty prepare future nurses and are accountable to the Dean/Director of Nursing for implementing the approved curriculum in accordance with the nursing program and College’s mission and philosophy. They provide students with opportunities to gain knowledge and practice skills identified in course objectives through varied teaching methods, and plan learning activities that meet program outcomes and comply with policies, legal and regulatory requirements, and accepted practices. Faculty also participate in program evaluation and continuous improvement and pursue professional development. The role includes classroom, clinical, and laboratory teaching responsibilities. Faculty teach course or workshop objectives; maintain academic standards; develop syllabi and assignment expectations; provide feedback on student work; lead discussions; use course materials and varied teaching resources effectively; and support student preparation for the NCLEX through the Evolve Success Program and, where used, Kaplan Review materials. Faculty collaborate with other instructors, participate in meetings, committees, budget and evaluation activities, communicate with the Dean/Director of Nursing, and provide clinical instruction at approved healthcare settings. Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Requirements

Completion of an approved professional nursing education program.
At least three years of nursing practice experience as a registered nurse.
A master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.
A current, active, unencumbered registered nurse license in the state where the program is located, or a multistate privilege to practice in that 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.
Clinical skills competence in the areas taught.
Competence in personal computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and email.
Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screening, required immunizations, and current CPR and HIPAA certifications.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Teach to course or workshop learning objectives and maintain academic standards and expectations throughout each course or workshop.
Demonstrate respect for students and maintain a student-friendly manner in class.
Collaborate effectively with faculty, participate in faculty meetings and nursing program committees, and respond to management requests.
Participate in the budget process to identify resources needed to meet program outcomes.
Participate in ongoing program evaluation and confer with the Dean/Director of Nursing to ensure compliance with Education Affiliates and EA policies.
Provide an EA-formatted syllabus with measurable grading criteria, on-time assignment expectations, and required local campus elements.
Set course assignment expectations and standards that demonstrate academic rigor in accordance with course modules.
Provide feedback on students’ grammar, syntax, and paper format, including title page, introduction, body, conclusion, and references, with APA format noted in the posting.
Communicate with the Dean/Director of Nursing as needed to resolve issues or concerns.
Lead discussions and elicit information that demonstrates student learning and achievement of course or workshop objectives.
Use course materials effectively, demonstrate thorough content knowledge, and incorporate real-life nursing practice examples.
Use multiple teaching methods and techniques, including audio/visual aids, computer technologies, and group activities; provide appropriate handouts and supplemental materials.
Provide clinical instruction in approved healthcare settings while following the clinical setting’s and College’s policies.
Serve as local contact for assigned and faculty-developed clinical sites under the direction of the Dean/Director of Nursing.
Implement the Evolve Success Program, including Evolve HESI Specialty Exams, Elsevier Case Studies, and Practice Tests, to help students prepare for the NCLEX.
Implement Kaplan Review material effectively where it is used.
Provide feedback and develop individualized remediation plans for students who are not performing successfully in the Evolve Success Program.
Provide annual documentation of continuing professional growth at the employee’s expense.
Perform other duties as assigned and maintain regular, reliable attendance.