Nursing Instructor

New Mexico State University•Las Cruces, NM

2d•$80,700 - $84,736•Onsite

About The Position

DACC, a responsive, accessible, comprehensive, learning-centered community college that provides education opportunities to a diverse community of learners is inviting candidates to apply for the following vacant position: The position is a full-time (1.0 FTE) exempt role located at Doña Ana Community College's Espina Campus. The target hourly/salary rate is $80,700 - $84,736, commensurate with qualifications. The standard work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Requirements

Minimum: BSN - If employed with BSN may be employed for one year and then required to complete a graduate degree (in nursing) within the next five years. An educational contract with evidence of progression will be submitted to the New Mexico Board of Nursing annually.
Current New Mexico licensure, or a compact state license, or eligibility to obtain a New Mexico license to practice as a registered nurse required.
2 years of experience working or teaching that reflects recent developments in Nursing, or any equivalent combination of work and teaching experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position.
Current CPR certification required
Current healthcare clearance (e.g., up-to-date immunizations)
Must pass an annual background check and drug screening

Nice To Haves

Master of Science Degree in Nursing
Current practice in Telemetry Nursing, Medical/Surgical, Emergency Care or Critical Care clinical setting.
Community college/post-secondary teaching experience.
Knowledge of innovative, creative teaching and learning methodologies for post-secondary students.
Experience with media, evolving instructional technologies, and distance learning programs and delivery.
Experience in developing curriculum, measuring student-learning outcomes, evaluating course efficacy, and assessing and improving student learning.
Endorsement of the teaching philosophy of DACC, which supports a goal of success for all students through active learning experiences and strong faculty involvement.
Demonstrated experience teaching and relating to students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills working with students, colleagues, staff, supervisors and the community.
Bilingual competence in Spanish and English will be seen as an asset.

Responsibilities

Teach the equivalent of 15 weekly clock/contact hours during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. These contact hours represent the direct instructional component of the faculty workload; the remainder of the 40-hour workweek is dedicated to course preparation, assessment and grading, student support, program and college service, professional responsibilities, and other faculty duties.
Teaching assignment may include evenings, weekends, clinical courses and/or multiple campus locations.
Develop, revise and update curriculum in collaboration with the department faculty and director or chair.
May develop and teach online courses.
Instruct, support, advise and provide timely feedback to students in accordance with DACC policy and procedures.
Participate in and serve on department, division, and college committees, program advisory councils, task forces and working groups.
Participate in ongoing program evaluation including maintenance of the systematic plan of evaluation and preparation of reports for NM Board of Nursing and/or accreditation.
Maintain professional and academic competence and participate in professional development activities.
As appropriate, assist with cooperative education or clinical work site development and student placement.
Maintain office hours as mandated by division and college policy.
Function as advisor to students, both individually and as assigned to student clubs and groups.
Perform other related duties as assigned.