Nursing Instructor, Full-Time

Catawba Valley CC•Hickory, NC

37d

About The Position

Full-time Nursing Instructor. 9-month employee.Provides quality instruction through effective teaching strategies to optimize student learning to include establishing mutual respect, communicating clear expectations, engaging students, providing appropriate academic challenge, adapting instruction to student needs, assessing student learning, and preparing students to be lifelong learners. Create a learner-centered environment that supports the learning needs of students based on educational theory and evidence-based teaching practices. Provide quality instruction online, in the classroom, lab, and clinical settings instruction to optimize student learning and outcomes through effective teaching strategies by presenting information, ideas, and skills in ways which are appropriate to a variety of learning styles. Create and maintain course documents as appropriate for assigned content such as online instruction, class sessions, learning activities, exams, lab sessions, clinical guidelines, etc. Maintain instructional quality and best practices through constant and timely revisions of Blackboard course content and course syllabi within assigned course. Provide students with the approved course syllabus and plan learning experiences that are appropriate for the student to successfully achieve the course objectives. Develop and maintain strong working and collegial relationships with co-workers and students focused on establishing mutual respect and teamwork in a culturally diverse environment that may include differences such as academic preparation and learning abilities. Maintain proficiency in technology utilization as required for simulations, online teaching, and clinical sites, as appropriate. Effectively facilitate simulation activities as needed. Maintain accurate records (i.e., student attendance and performance and data bases according to program needs or accreditation requirements). Attend and participate in scheduled course, program, department, division, and college-wide meetings and all applicable graduations. Serve on College committees, assist in student recruitment and retention, and participate in activities that enhance the college's service to students and to the community. Remains current and competent in knowledge, skills, and abilities for professional field of study and clinical expertise through professional development. Participate in NCBON and ACEN activities as directed by the Department Head. Must meet all applicable clinical compliance requirements including, but not limited to, health physicals, immunizations (e.g., influenza and COVID-19), drug screening, and criminal background. Complete all applicable clinical orientations and maintain competency in the applicable clinical areas of teaching Must be willing to teach day, evening, or weekend classes/clinicals. Maintain a high standard of professionalism in representing the Nursing Program and College including confidentiality in all aspects of the position's responsibilities and adherence to policies, procedures, and other established guidelines as appropriate. Adhere to professional accountability and accept responsibility for managing situations and problems. Work cooperatively with team members and colleagues, contributing positively and constructively to the achievement of team and department objectives and goals.

Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing from a nationally accredited institution (Masters in Education preferred)
Current unrestricted license as a registered nurse in North Carolina required
Meet minimum national accreditation standards (SACSCOC) and minimum criteria of other relevant accrediting, licensing, and credentialing agencies in the assigned area of teaching
Current Basic Life Support Credential (CPR)
Minimum of two years of full-time employment in direct patient care required

Nice To Haves

Prior college-level teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides quality instruction through effective teaching strategies to optimize student learning to include establishing mutual respect, communicating clear expectations, engaging students, providing appropriate academic challenge, adapting instruction to student needs, assessing student learning, and preparing students to be lifelong learners.
Create a learner-centered environment that supports the learning needs of students based on educational theory and evidence-based teaching practices.
Provide quality instruction online, in the classroom, lab, and clinical settings instruction to optimize student learning and outcomes through effective teaching strategies by presenting information, ideas, and skills in ways which are appropriate to a variety of learning styles.
Create and maintain course documents as appropriate for assigned content such as online instruction, class sessions, learning activities, exams, lab sessions, clinical guidelines, etc.
Maintain instructional quality and best practices through constant and timely revisions of Blackboard course content and course syllabi within assigned course.
Provide students with the approved course syllabus and plan learning experiences that are appropriate for the student to successfully achieve the course objectives.
Develop and maintain strong working and collegial relationships with co-workers and students focused on establishing mutual respect and teamwork in a culturally diverse environment that may include differences such as academic preparation and learning abilities.
Maintain proficiency in technology utilization as required for simulations, online teaching, and clinical sites, as appropriate.
Effectively facilitate simulation activities as needed.
Maintain accurate records (i.e., student attendance and performance and data bases according to program needs or accreditation requirements).
Attend and participate in scheduled course, program, department, division, and college-wide meetings and all applicable graduations.
Serve on College committees, assist in student recruitment and retention, and participate in activities that enhance the college's service to students and to the community.
Remains current and competent in knowledge, skills, and abilities for professional field of study and clinical expertise through professional development.
Participate in NCBON and ACEN activities as directed by the Department Head.
Must meet all applicable clinical compliance requirements including, but not limited to, health physicals, immunizations (e.g., influenza and COVID-19), drug screening, and criminal background.
Complete all applicable clinical orientations and maintain competency in the applicable clinical areas of teaching
Must be willing to teach day, evening, or weekend classes/clinicals.
Maintain a high standard of professionalism in representing the Nursing Program and College including confidentiality in all aspects of the position's responsibilities and adherence to policies, procedures, and other established guidelines as appropriate.
Adhere to professional accountability and accept responsibility for managing situations and problems.
Work cooperatively with team members and colleagues, contributing positively and constructively to the achievement of team and department objectives and goals.