Practical Nursing Instructor

Louisiana Community and Technical College System • Schriever, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Fletcher Technical Community College is seeking a Practical Nursing Instructor to join the Academic Affairs & Initiatives department, specifically within the Nursing & Allied Health sub-department. This is an unclassified, 9-month faculty position. The instructor will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, fostering a positive learning environment, and contributing to the college's mission and values. Duties include developing and delivering course content, assessing student learning, advising students, participating in college activities, and maintaining professional development. Specific duties also involve evaluating clinical facilities, supervising students in clinical settings, and potentially providing instruction in a simulation lab.

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.
• Good instructional techniques
• Computer knowledge
• Student-centered attitude
• Must be well organized
• A current, unencumbered Louisiana RN license

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.
• Adhere to designated schedule of classes and office hours. Begin class on time and meet for the required contact hours. Submit, post, and keep regular required office hours.
• 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.
• 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.
• Develop, distribute, and post semester/session course syllabi to Course Management System as approved by supervisor prior to the start of the course. Syllabi must be in accordance with approved master syllabi and describe in detail the requirements of the course/module, attendance policy, assessment strategies, grading system, classroom policies, and other information as appropriate. Instruct students on the safe and proper use of equipment and supplies, and in procedures for proper housekeeping and storage of materials.
• Devote adequate time to class preparation for the instructional process, such that class time is maximized to the benefit of the students and content is presented in a professional manner. Utilize a variety of teaching methods and evaluation methods to accommodate students with varying learning styles, with adequate opportunity for students to engage in dialogue about course content, while covering the approved curriculum. Collaborate with departmental colleagues regarding instruction, the selection of library resources (software, textbooks, etc.), and the development of master course syllabi. Use assessment tools that align with master and departmental syllabi.
• Monitor enrollment of students in classes by directing students who are not officially enrolled to the appropriate office to correct enrollment problems and by restricting attendance to students who are officially enrolled.
• Attend and provide meaningful instruction for all class sessions during the semesters/sessions. Be punctual in class attendance and provide instruction for the complete class period. Make appropriate arrangements for necessary absences according to college policies. Be adaptable to schedule/load adjustments based upon enrollment and accountable for a forty-hour work week, including instructional responsibilities, planning, meetings, etc.
• Develop and update a mechanism for collecting data in the assessment of course learning objectives and program student learning outcomes OR general education competencies. Engage in classroom research and assessment of learning experiences of students both for immediate feedback for teachers and students for long-range improvement of courses, degree, diploma, and/or certificate programs, and general education effectiveness.
• Maximize the use of advanced technology in the classroom or available learning centers as appropriate.
• Develop and administer periodic tests, assignments, and informal classroom assessment (formative and summative) to monitor students' performances and instructional effectiveness. Administer final examinations during the scheduled exam periods.
• Maintain accurate attendance, progress, and evaluation instruments in an acceptable grade book format and file grade books with department head or appropriate supervisor at the end of each semester/session (retain evaluation instruments no fewer than 3 years); adhere to all timelines established with submission of reporting shows and no shows, grade rosters, reporting non-attendance, counseling referrals, responding to record inquiries and other communications regarding students.
• Verify eligibility for courses and communicate with Enrollment Services as needed.
• Serve as a resource for students regarding job opportunities in the discipline or program, certification or licensure, and articulated programs and course work at secondary and post-secondary institutions. Maintain job placement records as applicable. Serve as a resource for students in the pursuit of employment or advanced educational opportunities, completing recommendations, and assist students in their pursuit of meaningful educational goals by staying informed and offering reliable, accurate information about programs and opportunities the college offers.
• Maintain contact with business and industry representatives, as well as log calls from or contact with business and industry representatives who may be interested in hiring students or developing supplemental training opportunities for persons previously or currently employed.
• Tutor students either in their subject specific laboratory setting (shop, nursing lab, music/art lab, etc.), in the tutoring center (all subjects not location specific) or virtually when applicable. Work with the Tutoring Center Coordinator to schedule office hours according to student needs and faculty schedule per Faculty Handbook/Full-Time Faculty Workload policy.
• Advise and mentor students. Participate in recruitment, registration, and retention activities for students in the department's programs, including referring students at risk of failure to advising or counseling. Faculty advisors are required to monitor students' progress in courses and provide timely feedback to aid academic success and to inform degree program coordinators regarding course offerings.
• Participate in Program Advisory Committee meetings.
• Attend and participate in scheduled activities, which include graduation, open house/recruiting events as assigned, advising during registration and any specially held registrations, tutoring, seminars, college convocation, and required meetings. Share ideas and information, and work toward common department and College goals.
• Serve on college committees as a member or as chair. Serve on search committees when/if selected.
• Participate in professional development activities that enhance effectiveness (convocation, LCTC conference, etc.), particularly with teaching and student learning (convocation, instructional strategies, advising, policies, databases, information systems, and software, etc.).
• Volunteer to requests for coverage of a colleague's class on an emergency basis, application of expertise in tasks that serve the college, speaking engagements, advising a student organization, developing new organizations, assisting/supporting student activities, assisting at local conferences, or fund-raisers.
• Represent the college in a manner that promotes a professional and positive image.
• Complete all academic and occupational credential requirements defined by LCTC Board policies and procedures, and requirements defined by accrediting agencies.
• Adhere to College and LCTC policies. Enforce policies (prohibit the use of food in the classroom, smoking, drugs, firearms, misuse of college property, etc.). Provide classroom instruction in accordance with policies (Americans with Disabilities Act, harassment, etc.) and/or other legal requirements.
• 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 guidelines.
• Provide meaningful instruction in simulation lab setting (if applicable).

Benefits

• Retirement
• Multiple medical insurance options
• Supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
• Holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas)
• Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree