Nursing Faculty (9-month)

Tennessee Board of Regents • Kingsport, TN

1d • $47,249 - $66,974

About The Position

The Nursing Faculty member reports to the Director of Nursing and teaches college-level nursing courses, including courses at off-campus locations, high schools through dual enrollment or Middle College, and online as assigned. The faculty member develops and evaluates curriculum, advises nursing students, and performs duties associated with community college faculty.

The role is grant-funded, and continued employment depends on grant funding. Local travel between college campuses and high schools in the Northeast State service area may be required. Relocation assistance and H1B visa sponsorship are not available.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Valid, active Tennessee or compact-state Registered Nurse license.
• Recent professional practice in a health care facility or educational institution.
• Teaching experience with technology, including online instructional tools and mobile devices.
• Meets clinical health care requirements.
• Skills with Microsoft Office Suite, videoconferencing software, digital records management systems, general operating systems, and data information systems.
• Current clinical competencies and nursing skills.
• Ability to work with students representing a wide range of academic abilities.
• Professional oral and written communication skills and demeanor.
• Ability to function proficiently in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to manage time and workload to meet strategic planning, budgeting, and other assigned deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Working experience in medical-surgical nursing.
• Working experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Conversational ability or fluency in a second language.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned nursing courses on campus, online, in hybrid or web-enhanced formats, and at off-campus locations, high schools, or through distance learning as assigned.
• Teach an average of 15 equated hours per semester and generate a minimum of 300 student credit hours per semester.
• Teach evening and weekend courses as required.
• Complete attendance reports, grade submissions, performance reviews, and other required records and assignments.
• Develop, evaluate, review, and recommend changes to departmental courses and programs, including proposing new courses and programs or recommending modifications or discontinuance.
• Provide academic advising to students and assist the Advising Resource Center with department-related advising.
• Promote communication with transfer institutions, professional associations, and other external constituents to support student success.
• Monitor progress toward individual and unit goals and objectives.
• Devote at least 37.5 hours per week to the institution, maintain appropriate office hours, and notify the appropriate dean of commitments that may affect effectiveness.
• Assist the dean in developing the departmental class schedule.
• Recommend course textbooks and collaborate with library personnel on instructional resource materials.
• Assist with departmental exams and standardized tests when appropriate.
• Participate in faculty development and peer, student, and self-evaluations of instruction.
• Provide the dean with syllabi and final examinations for courses taught.
• Supervise laboratory and other instructional activities professionally and conscientiously.
• Meet classes as scheduled, handle examinations and other student assessments, and respond promptly to deadlines.
• Cooperate with other college areas to support an effective educational program.
• Assist with annual budget requests, purchase requisitions, professional travel requests, and proposals for special projects and grants.
• Maintain responsibility for assigned equipment and recommend custodial care or facility maintenance needs.
• Attend divisional faculty meetings, officially called assemblies, and other faculty meetings, and participate in academic discussions.
• Communicate and work cooperatively with diverse faculty, staff, and students.
• Assist with marketing and recruiting activities.
• Participate in and expedite faculty evaluation according to established procedures.
• Serve on appointed committees and perform other assigned duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time