Nursing - RN Instructor

Employer

Southwestern Community College

Job Location

Sylva, NC

Salary Grade

$58,790.00 - $64,003.00

Benefits

State Health Plan; Life insurance

Job Reports To

Director of Nursing

Job Category

Instructional (Faculty)

Application Period

Opens: 05/05/2025
Closes: 07/15/2025

Target Start Date

08/11/2025

Expected Work Hours

Full time Faculty

Employment Type

Full time Exempt

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education       

Required:  BSN with commitment to obtain MSN within 3 years

Knowledge and Skills           

4 years clinical experience required, community college teaching experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:  MSN

Position Description

Statement of Primary Purpose

Provide instructional services to nursing students in the classroom, simulation lab, and clinical setting.

 

Classification

Curriculum faculty, full-time, exempt

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Prepare and teach assigned courses in accordance with course outlines and published course schedule
  • Maintain accurate records for each course taught
  • Prepare, review, and update course outlines regularly
  • Assist with the development and implementation of simulation activities and exercises in the nursing lab
  • Recommend and assist with curriculum revisions as necessary
  • Assist in student recruitment, advising, and retention
  • Serve on college standing committees and attend meetings
  • Participate in curriculum advisory committee meetings, if applicable
  • Assist in the selection and ordering of equipment, supplies, and textbooks
  • Participate in college events and activities
  • Attend college commencements
  • Cooperate in scheduled student evaluations of the instructor and the course
  • Keep regularly posted office hours in accordance with college policy
  • Submit all college reports in an accurate, timely fashion
  • Attend instructor and departmental meetings as scheduled
  • Be responsible for professional development and maintaining professional competence
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and others
  • Provide advising and registration services to students
  • Perform clinical education duties as assigned
  • Assign and grade clinical education assignments and paperwork
  • Assist with clinical coordination as needed
  • Assist in the selection of a new nursing cohort annually
  • Be available to teach a 4-week summer course in addition to the regular curriculum

 

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Education       

Required:  BSN with commitment to obtain MSN within 3 years

Preferred:  MSN

 

Knowledge and Skills           

4 years clinical experience required, community college teaching experience preferred

 

Physical Demands   

Standing required with Instructor-led courses and clinical visits

 

Licensing Requirement       

Unencumbered North Carolina RN License

 

Working Conditions and Environment

Typical campus environment.  Travel for training and clinical visits as necessary

 

Equipment Operation

PC, copier, phones, standard office and educational applications.  Nursing equipment

 

 

This position description covers the most essential functions and duties associated with this position.  Other duties may be assigned by the President or appropriate supervisory personnel.  The College reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title as necessary.

How to Apply

Apply on Southwestern Community College website:  https://southwesterncc.exacthire.com/job/177012/source/32495

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