PN Adjunct Instructor

Louisiana Community and Technical College System•Schriever, LA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Fletcher Technical Community College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for the Nursing & Allied Health department. This unclassified position involves providing meaningful instruction, maintaining performance standards, and contributing to the college's mission, vision, and value statement. The instructor will be responsible for developing and distributing course syllabi, maintaining student records, and adhering to all college policies and timelines. A key aspect of the role is fostering a culture of mutual respect and effective communication with students, colleagues, and supervisors. The position also requires participation in professional development and representing the college positively. Department-specific duties include evaluating clinical facilities, supervising students in clinical settings, potentially traveling for clinical supervision, and providing instruction in simulation labs if applicable. Evening or weekend instruction may also be required.

Requirements

An Associate degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university.
A minimum of three years of nursing practice as a registered nurse with at least one year in a medical-surgical clinical setting.
If applying for a specialty area such as OB/PEDS, or MH, experience in those areas is required.
Good instructional techniques.
Computer knowledge.
Student-centered attitude.
Well organized.
A current, unencumbered Louisiana RN license.
Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in the teaching discipline at the college level desired.

Responsibilities

Maintain performance standards and pursue goals, objectives, and activities that promote the mission, vision and value statement of the College.
Attend and provide meaningful instruction for all classes/modules during the semester/session. Be punctual in class attendance and provide instruction for the complete class period. Make appropriate arrangements for necessary absences according to College policies.
Develop, distribute, and post course syllabi prior to the start of class that are in accordance to the Course Management System as approved by supervisor and aligned with approved master syllabi which describe in detail the requirements of the course/module, attendance policy, assessment strategies, grading system, classroom policies, and other information as appropriate.
Maintain accurate attendance, progress, and evaluation records and submit to department head/appropriate supervisor at the end of each semester/session.
Adhere to all timelines established by the college, particularly with respect to the submission of shows and no shows, grade rosters, reporting non-attendance of students, referring students for counseling, and responding to records inquires and other communications about students in a timely manner.
Provide classroom instruction in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, College harassment policies, and/or other legal requirements.
Advise and mentor students related to course progress and retention strategies for student success. Refer students at risk of failure to advising or counseling. Monitor students' progress in courses and provide timely feedback to aid academic success and to inform program coordinators regarding course offerings.
Share ideas and information, and work toward common department and College goals.
Foster, demonstrate, and actively participate in a culture of mutual respect for students, guests, and co-workers from all backgrounds, perspectives and abilities. Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and supervisors, and utilize appropriate channels of communication within the college community concerning procedures and/or inquiries.
Complete all academic and occupational credential requirements defined by LCTC Board policies and procedures, and requirements defined by accrediting agencies.
Be available to students via phone or email to assist with any assignment questions/needs, within 24 hours for workdays and 48 hours on weekends, according to division procedures.
Participate in professional development activities that enhance effectiveness (convocation, LCTC conference, etc.).
Represent the college in a manner that promotes a professional and positive image.
Adhere to College and LCTC policies.
Embrace college culture.
Complete all required assignments prior to deadlines (Fletcher/LCTC trainings, etc.)
Perform other duties as assigned.
Evaluate present clinical facilities and meet with agency personnel to review objectives of clinical experiences.
Supervise students in the clinical area and assist students to develop critical thinking skills; may involve out of town travel for which mileage will be reimbursed per Louisiana Travel Policy guideline.
Provide meaningful instruction in simulation lab setting (if applicable).