Nursing Faculty

Murray State College•Ok, OK

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Murray State College is seeking a Nursing Faculty member to provide excellent instruction in nursing on the Tishomingo campus, at the Ardmore Higher Education Center, and/or other possible sites. This is a 10-month appointment. Murray State College is a small, open-door community college offering personal growth and professional success opportunities. Employees will find a supportive, family-like environment with opportunities for advancement. The college is located in the heart of the Chickasaw Nation, offering a low cost of living and access to natural attractions, as well as being within a two-hour drive of Dallas and Oklahoma City.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Nursing plus evidence of continued progress toward a master's or higher degree in nursing with completion of a minimum of six semester hours each calendar year after employment.
Two years of full-time equivalent practice as a registered nurse in a clinical setting, one year of which must be in a hospital within the last five years preceding the first date of first employment as a nursing instructor.
A current license to practice as a registered nurse in Oklahoma.
A minimum of $1 million professional liability insurance coverage by a company approved or licensed by the Oklahoma State Insurance Department.
A current membership in a professional organization as approved by the Nursing Program Director.
Must give permission to have a formal background check conducted.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Nursing.
At least two years of verified successful teaching experience in Nursing.
Knowledge/experience for ITV (presentations and/or preparation) or be willing to train in this area.
Experience or willingness to learn and use state-of-the-art technology in the delivery of instruction, including but not limited to interactive television, the Internet, and Telecourses.
Be immunized for rubella, rubeola, and chickenpox if not proven immune, be tested annually for tuberculosis, be immunized for hepatitis B or sign a refusal form, and receive other such immunizations or testing as required by clinical facilities or state and/or federal law.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent instruction in nursing.
Contribute to campus-wide activities.
Demonstrate experience and/or willingness to learn and use state-of-the-art technology to deliver instruction and other office duties.
Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to cultural diversity.
Support the mission of the college.
Maintain a positive attitude of service.
Participate in community service activities and programs.
Promote and support service learning activities.
Develop and use assessment of student learning methods.
Use appropriate evaluation instruments to measure student progress.
Maintain an up-to-date, complete, and well-organized syllabus for each course taught.
Develop and maintain curricula that appropriately reflect current knowledge in the discipline.
Cooperate with departmental faculty in selecting textbooks and teaching materials.
Maintain a minimum of six scheduled office hours.
Provide flexible office hours by appointment.
Encourage students to utilize the "Help Center".
Incorporate the use of the MSC library in all courses and recommend library purchases.
Assist in recommending purchases and maintaining an accurate inventory of all equipment and supplies.
Actively support clubs and extracurricular activities.
Serve on and contribute to campus-wide committees.
Support the President's Scholars Program.
Assist with college recruitment and retention.
Participate in Professional Development.
Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisors.
Carry out assigned duties and responsibilities and duties associated with the annual interscholastic contest.
Efficiently use a work study position(s) to help in the accomplishment of other general responsibilities.
Serve as a mentor to adjunct faculty.
Attain ability to commute to distance learning sites.
Maintain NIMS training as required.
Maintain an up-to-date, complete, and well-organized syllabus for each course taught.
Keep a current copy of the syllabus on file with the office of the Provost.
Be responsible for developing and maintaining curricula that appropriately reflect current knowledge in the discipline, including the impact of cultural diversity issues.
Serve as academic advisor to students in related majors.
Foster and maintain satisfactory relationships with other faculty members and with the personnel in the health agencies utilized for clinical laboratory experiences.
Create and maintain a desirable group climate, which enhances student learning and self discipline.
Select and supervise clinical experiences that provide learning opportunities correlated with the studied content.
Serve as a role model in appearance and behavior for nursing students.
Ensure adequate and appropriate supplies are available for students to practice assigned nursing procedures.
Assist in organizing the equipment and materials for efficient use by students and faculty.
Assist students in locating and using materials and equipment needed for learning activities.
Demonstrate assigned nursing procedures and evaluate return demonstrations by the students.
Assist in maintaining an accurate inventory of all equipment and supplies within the nursing skills laboratory and of all equipment, software, and reading references in the LRC.
Discuss knowledgeably the education philosophy of Murray State College and how the associate degree nursing program functions within that philosophy.
Submit written materials as requested by the nursing program director and/or the VPAA.
Collaborate with the total nursing faculty in developing and maintaining curricula that appropriately reflect current knowledge in the discipline.
Demonstrate a scholarly understanding of all subject matter to be taught.
Demonstrate clear and effective communication skills (oral and written).
Create and maintain a desirable group climate that enhances student learning and self-discipline in a classroom with as many as forty or more students.
Demonstrate the ability to present well-organized lectures.
Demonstrate sufficient manual dexterity to perform technical skills.
Demonstrate the visual and auditory acuity necessary to perform and supervise client assessments in the clinical setting.
Demonstrate the physical ability to perform adult and pediatric CPR and Heimlich maneuver.
Set up and teach laboratory exercises that involve appropriate equipment and materials.
Move and operate various equipment in the skills lab and clinical laboratory setting.
Drive college-owned vehicles to facilities for clinical laboratory supervision.
Develop critical thinking exercises and well-organized lectures that teach writing, reading, and speaking skills.
Demonstrate a dedication to the teaching function through continual development, use of, and assessment of effective teaching materials that utilize multimedia classroom instruction.
Possess knowledge/experience for ITV (presentations and/or preparation) or be willing to train in this area.
Demonstrate support of the two-year college's role in higher education.
Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to cultural diversity as it impacts curricula and instructional practices.
Participate in community service activities and programs.
Demonstrate ability to set goals and strive to achieve them.
Demonstrate experience or willingness to work effectively in a culturally diverse workplace and/or serve clientele from various racial and cultural backgrounds.
Demonstrate experience or willingness to learn and use state-of-the-art technology in the delivery of instruction.
Communicate by telephone in a friendly, polite manner with public school officials and community leaders.