Nursing Faculty (12-month)

Tennessee Board of Regents•Kingsport, TN

1d•$62,841 - $82,478

About The Position

The Nursing Faculty member reports to the Director of Nursing and teaches college-level nursing courses, including at off-campus sites, high schools through dual enrollment or Middle College, and online as assigned. The role includes developing and evaluating curriculum, advising nursing students, and performing duties associated with community college faculty. Faculty teach assigned courses using on-ground, online, hybrid, or web-enhanced modalities and may be required to teach evenings, weekends, and distance-based courses. The position includes instructional, curriculum, administrative, and student-support responsibilities. Faculty teach an average of 15 equated hours per semester, devote at least 37.5 hours per week to the institution, and generate at least 300 student credit hours per semester. Local travel between college campuses and high schools in the Northeast State service area may be required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
Valid and 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.
Technology skills including MS 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 student populations representing a wide range of academic ability.
Professional demeanor and effective oral and written communication.
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.
PhD, which qualifies candidates for the separately listed PhD salary range.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned college-level nursing courses through on-ground, online, hybrid, or web-enhanced modalities, including evening, weekend, off-campus, dual enrollment, and distance-based courses as required.
Complete attendance, grade submissions, annual performance reviews, and other required reports and records.
Develop, evaluate, and review departmental curricula and courses; recommend new, modified, or discontinued courses and programs as appropriate.
Provide academic advising to nursing students and assist the Advising Resource Center with department-related student advising.
Teach an average of 15 equated hours per semester and generate a minimum of 300 student credit hours per semester.
Devote a minimum of 37.5 hours per week to the institution and maintain office hours as determined by college officials.
Assist the dean in developing the departmental class schedule and recommend course textbooks in collaboration with departmental professional staff.
Assist with departmental exams and standardized tests when feasible and beneficial.
Participate in faculty development and in 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, promptly address deviations through appropriate channels, and administer examinations and other evaluations of student performance.
Collaborate with Library personnel on selecting, developing, and distributing departmental instructional resources.
Meet deadlines and cooperate with other college areas to support an effective educational program.
Promote communication with transfer institutions, professional associations, and other external constituents to support student success.
Evaluate and monitor progress toward individual and unit goals and objectives, and interact effectively with stakeholders.
Assist with annual budget requests; recommend requisitions for instructional supplies, equipment, and other budgetary uses.
Request professional travel in support of faculty development and be responsible for assigned equipment.
Recommend custodial and maintenance needs for instructional facilities.
Assist in preparing proposals for special, federal, state, and private projects and grants.
Attend divisional faculty meetings and officially called assemblies, participate in academic discussions, and complete requested assignments.
Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and students.
Assist with marketing and recruiting activities, participate in faculty evaluation processes, and serve on appointed committees.
Perform other assigned duties and agree with the appropriate dean on additional problem-solving, innovative, professional-growth, or community-service objectives supporting institutional or divisional goals.