Nursing Instructor, Nights and Weekends (9 Month)

A minimum of BSN with the ability to complete a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution within 5 years of hire is required for this position; however, MSN is preferred. Current, valid unrestricted North Carolina nursing license or a valid, current multi-state license from a Nurse Licensure Compact state to practice nursing in North Carolina (NC). Two (2) years or the equivalent of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse with an unencumbered license required. Teaching experience preferred. *NOTE: In accordance with NCBON Educational Rule 21 NCAC 36 .0318 FACULTY “prior to or within the first three years of employment, have education in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, appropriate to faculty assignment.”

Under the direction of a Dean of Allied Health and Sciences the nursing instructor is responsible for delivering accessible and high-quality learning experiences in settings such as classrooms, laboratories including the simulation center, clinical environments, and distance learning. The faculty member facilitates the learning process to promote student success. They maintain office hours to provide accurate and reliable academic and career guidance, to empower learners to establish career and college objectives and discover pathways to achieve their goals. Additionally, the faculty member suggests academic interventions and strategies to encourage student success, foster progression, and promote the completion of credentials. The faculty member coaches’ students to NCLEX success, evaluating their weaknesses and providing remediation methods to enhance performance. They actively pursue professional development opportunities to integrate innovative and effective teaching and learning practices within their disciplines. The faculty engages in the institutional effectiveness process and college- and state-wide initiatives, including program review, outcome assessment, and data analysis to continuously improve outcomes, and completes necessary course documentation promptly and accurately. The faculty member contributes to developing student and program learning outcomes, courses, and programs. Furthermore, they are committed to maintaining high ethical standards, ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive data while actively promoting an all inclusive learning environment and workplace.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF: Assigned course content and resources in the assigned field. Methods of teaching assigned courses, educational theory, practices, and processes including curriculum design, lesson outlines, and classroom presentations. ABILITY TO: Provide technical leadership in classroom education processes and programs. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Operate a PC and related software. Instruct students in the assigned courses. Maintain effective working relationships with other people. Keep and maintain appropriate student records for students, advisees, and other activities for which held responsible. Develop and administer appropriate evaluation tools for measurement of student progress and success. Ability to communicate and explain curriculums and courses offered by the College and encourage community and public groups to consider attending and participating in curriculum programs. Enforce and follow rules and regulations of the College governing the curriculum programs.

Essential Duties: 

Develops course syllabi, outlines, and lesson plans for curriculum courses assigned. Reviews and selects appropriate textbooks and instructional materials and media for the classes to be taught. Develops lectures, classroom activities, laboratory, hands-on exercises, and/or actual work site exercises for students to participate and learn. Monitors and records student progress in courses. Administers tests or other evaluation methods to students; grades and gives feedback on exercises, homework assignments, and tests. Keeps records of student attendance. Serves as advisor to allied health and pre-allied health students. Coordinates efforts with the Director of Admissions/Registration or Student Services if there are problems or questions. Assists with registration processes. Participates in curriculum reviews for improvement and changes in courses. Makes continuous contacts in the assigned field to explain courses and curriculums taught at the College. Provides budget input into needed materials, supplies, and classroom needs. Serves on institutional committees if assigned. Develops a professional development plan each year. Assists part time faculty teaching in the same curriculum. Performs other duties as assigned.

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