Nursing Instructor

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Must obtain graduate degree in nursing from accredited institution within 5 years.
• Prior to or within 3 years of employment, must have education in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, appropriate to faculty assignment.
• Unrestricted RN license to practice in NC
• 2 years of medical/surgical or nursing experience required
• Previous teaching experience preferred

N/A

 

Reports to:  Director of Nursing
Supervises:  Students
Contract Length:  Various (Recruiting for 9, 10 and 12 months positions based on Fall Enrollments)
FLSA:  Salaried Exempt

 

The Nursing Faculty member is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction to nursing students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings. This role involves curriculum development, student advising, and assessment of student learning outcomes. Faculty members are expected to model professional nursing standards, promote academic excellence, and contribute to departmental and institutional goals through committee service, ongoing professional development, and collaboration with colleagues and clinical partners.   The position could be assigned to the Associate Degree in Nursing (A.D.N.) or Practical Nursing program based on current college needs.

 

Essential Responsibilities

 

Instructional Duties:

• Initiating requests for necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring that resources are available and aligned with course needs.
• Attending graduation functions and ceremonies, representing the department and the college in a professional capacity.
• Fulfilling all contract provisions, including participating in required meetings and completing work assignments and responsibilities within the contract period.
• Maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times, serving as a representative of the college both on and off-campus.
• Assisting the Department Chair/Director with updating and refining the curriculum to ensure its relevance and alignment with academic and industry standards.
• Maintaining current course syllabi, ensuring that course content is accurately described and that learning outcomes and objectives are clearly communicated.
• Creating an effective and engaging learning environment that encourages student success, fosters engagement, and supports diverse learning styles.
• Being responsible for the content and delivery of all assigned courses, which may include face-to-face, online, hybrid, hyflex, and blended modalities.
• Following the course description set forth in the common course library to ensure consistency and alignment with program expectations.
• Implementing student-centered instructional strategies that are designed to assist all learners in meeting the course objectives, with a focus on promoting active learning and student success.
• Being familiar with academic support services and other student resources available at the college, and encourage students to utilize these resources to enhance their academic performance.  
• Posting and maintaining required office hours, ensuring availability for student consultations, academic advising, and addressing student concerns.
• Participating in recruitment activities as assigned, helping to promote the department’s programs and engage prospective students.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records such as:
  • Daily attendance
  • Grades
  • Veterans and financial aid attendance reports
  • Other assigned instructional records
• Assisting in selection of textbooks, equipment, and supplies for each course, ensuring that these resources are aligned with course contact and institutional goals.
• Taking responsibility for the inventory and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies, ensuring that these resources are aligned with course content and institutional goals.  
• Being knowledgeable about accreditation standards and providing data and evidence necessary for accreditation processes and program evaluations such as program learning outcomes, student learning outcomes, and general education outcomes.

Professional Development:

• Continuously updating knowledge and skills in the respective teaching fields to remain current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.   This includes attending relevant workshops, conferences, and pursuing ongoing educational opportunities.  
• Assisting in the recruitment, orientation, registration, retention, academic advising, placement, and follow-up of students, ensuring that students receive the support they need to succeed academically and professionally.
• Continuously working to enhance personal teaching skills, incorporating the latest educational technologies and pedagogical strategies to improve student engagement, learning outcomes, and overall instructional effectiveness.  
• Taking full responsibility for developing and implementing an effective professional development plan, ensuring that the plan aligns with both personal growth and departmental goals.

Clinical Duties:

• Supervise nursing students during clinical rotations.  Monitor students’ performance in real-time patient care.  Provide support and answer clinical questions.
• Demonstrate clinical procedures and techniques.  Help students apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting.  Teach critical thinking, patient assessment, and decision-making skills.
• Assess students’ clinical skills and professional behavior.  Provide constructive feedback for improvement.  Document student progress and competencies.
• Ensure students adhere to clinical sites policies, HIPAA, and infection control protocols.  Intervene if needed to ensure patient safety.

Other Duties:

 

• Attending all mandatory meetings, including those related to professional development, and participating in key campus events such as graduation, employee meetings, etc., demonstrating a commitment to the college community.
• Serving on college committees and attending meeting as assigned and/or requested, contributing to the governance and strategic initiatives of the college.
• Supporting, following, and enforcing all College policies and procedures, ensuring compliance within the department and promoting a culture of accountability.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Department Chair/Director, Dean, or Vice President of Instruction and Student Services, assisting with tasks and projects that contribute to the success and goals of the department and college.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

 

Montgomery Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

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Amy Goodwin

Director of Human Resources

goodwina5352@montgomery.edu