Nursing Instructor

Title Nursing Instructor Full or Part Time Full Time Number of Months 12 Months Proposed Date of Employment 01/05/2024 Work Schedule Permanent or Temporary Permanent Salary Band Commensurate with experience

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

In support of the overall learning college, the Nursing Instructor will provide instruction to Nursing students in the classroom, clinical setting, and laboratory setting based on a curriculum which provides career mobility opportunities for individuals who desire educational preparation in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current knowledge of nursing practice for the registered nurse and the licensed practical nurse (NCBON Standard 21 NCAC 36.0318)

• Instruct in classroom, simulation, clinical, and laboratory settings

• Participate in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation

• Participate in student admission, progression, and graduation requirements

• Participate in the academic advising, counseling, registration, and orientation of students

• Collaborate with other professionals in dealing with students needing special assistance

• Evaluate student performance of specified skills, theory, and principles

• Submit requests for supplies and equipment to the Director

• Promote effective communication and working relationships with personnel of clinical agencies

• Participate in the orientation of new faculty as necessary

• Attend program, advisory committee, faculty and division meetings as scheduled

• Serve on appropriate program and College committees

• Perform other activities as designated by the Program Director and Division Dean

• Perform expectations of a faculty member as stated in the Full Time Faculty Job Description

• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Develop an understanding and appreciation of the mission, history, current programs, services and goals of Isothermal Community College

• Excellent customer service skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and must be highly organized

• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task

• Ability to establish good rapport with students, faculty, colleagues and clinical affiliates

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and with minimum supervision

• Demonstrate adequate computer skills

• Ability to monitor and assess performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

Minimum Qualifications

1.Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution, or obtain within five years, required

2.Prior to or within the first three years of employment, have preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, appropriate to assignment as demonstrated by the following, required

a. completion of 45 contact hours of continuing education courses;

b. completion of a certificate program in nursing education;

c. nine semester hours of graduate course work;

d. national certification in nursing education; or

e. documentation of successful completion of structured, individualized development activities of at least 45 contact hours approved by the Board. Criteria for approval include content in the faculty role within the curriculum implementation, objectives to be met and evaluated, review of strategies for identified student population and expectations of student and faculty performance;

3.Two years full-time clinical employment as a registered nurse, required

4.Maintain a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina, required

Preferred Qualifications

1.Teaching experience, preferred

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 12/05/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Additional Information

Isothermal Community College provides educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability. Isothermal Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer Institution. If accommodation or assistance is needed in completing this application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@isothermal.edu or via phone at (828) 395-4192.