Full Time Instructor Of Nursing (Previous Applicants Do Not Need To Reapply.)

At Sandhills Community College, we are committed to the health and well-being of our employees, their families, and children across North Carolina. Recently, we became a Family Forward NC Certified Employer. Family Forward NC Employer Certifications, issued by the North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation's (NCECF) Family Forward NC initiative, designate employers that offer policies and practices that support the health and well-being of working families and children.

Summary

Must be a registered nurse and nurse educator, responsible for guiding pre-licensure nursing students' learning experiences to achieve the objectives of the Associate Degree Nursing program. As a curriculum faculty, this person must guide and direct the learning experiences of students through knowledge, skills, and motivation.

Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

Salary is based upon the qualifications and experience of the applicant.

Essential Functions

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Advances the college's mission and Core Values of respect, opportunity, helpfulness, integrity, and excellence.

• Exhibits an appropriate depth and breadth of knowledge related to the instructor's field of study and shows continuous growth by engaging in current/relevant forms of professional development and engagement with others in the immediate and related discipline (e.g., participation in professional meetings and professional development).

• Shows organized expectations for learning and academic achievement that are clearly documented in each course syllabus and clearly communicates those expectations to students.

• Integrates a variety of teaching and learning approaches that are designed to respond to the diverse experiences of students in classes and projects a positive attitude about each student's ability to learn.

• Possesses the ability to disseminate accurate information and to give appropriate guidance to advisees and/or students in relation to one's field of study.

• Knows how and when to effectively guide advisees and/or students to additional campus resources.

• Maintains accurate academic and professional records and reports in a timely fashion (e.g., POs, Travel Authorization Requests, Travel Reimbursement Requests, Field Trip Forms, Intensive/Non-Intensive Review Reports, Syllabi Submission, 10% rosters/E dates/LDAs/Final Grades, etc.).

• Maintains knowledge and awareness of SCC policies/procedures and incorporates those policies/procedures in records/reports in a timely manner (e.g., processing withdrawal forms per two-week policy up until the start of final exams).

• Creates an academic environment that is open and encouraging to all students. Supports open expression and diversity.

• Demonstrates respect for advisees and/or students as individuals, including the confidentiality of information shared while interacting. Remains available, responsive, and approachable while working with advisees and/or students.

• Upholds and models professional behavior to include the best scholarly and ethical standards.

• Treats others with dignity and respect and is committed to the highest standards of conduct and decency in relationships with colleagues, advisees, students, and communities of interest. Discourages any form of harassment, bullying, and/or abrasive behavior directed at colleagues, students, and campus visitors.

• Responds to emails from students, colleagues, Department Chairs, Deans, VPs, and President in a timely and professional fashion.

• Supports the College/department/program by participating in faculty assembly/governance/leadership, committee involvement/service, and faculty development specifically outside of one's discipline.

• Seeks opportunities for professional growth specific to instruction and advising (e.g., traditional-delivery course design, hybrid/online course design, curriculum design, classroom management, practices in advising, and career coaching).

• Attends educational offerings that enhance knowledge of diversity and cultural competency.

• Works in partnership with colleagues and students across campus to identify and address needs/resources that will ensure equity, access, and opportunity for all.

Qualifications

• Meets required academic credentials to teach at the ADN program level.

• Possess a graduate degree with a major in nursing from an accredited institution. Will consider applicants within 6 months of graduation.

• Meets North Carolina Board of Nursing requirements for preparation in teaching learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation appropriate to assignment. (21NCAC 36.0318 (3) Faculty)

• Meets requirements as specified by the clinical agencies (immunizations, orientations, etc.) and AHA BLS.

• Possesses a current unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina.

• Has a minimum of two calendar years or equivalent of full-time experience in clinical nursing practice as a registered nurse.

• Has current professional liability insurance at a rate of $1,000,000/$3,000,000.

• Demonstrates motivation, initiative, & high degree of independence, with extensive knowledge of nursing and commitment to evidence-based best practice.

Supplemental Information

Members of the faculty agree to be accessible to students, faculty, staff, and to the public. Faculty members assume a fair share of the total workload of their department, or as assigned.

Sandhills Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or parental status, religion, age, ancestry, mental or physical disability, military status or veteran status.