Nurse Educator

Nurse Educator

Employer

Surry Community College
630 South Main Street
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone: 336-386-8121

Job Location

Main Campus (Dobson, NC)

Salary/Grade

Commensurate with degree/experience.

Benefits

Full Time Benefits

Job Category

  • Instructional (Faculty)

Application Period

Opens: Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Closes: Friday, July 15, 2022

Target Start Date

Monday, August 8, 2022

Expected Work Hours

Varies

Reports to

Assoicate Dean Health Sciences

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, two years (or the equivalent) of full-time clinical nursing practice as a Registered Nurse with direct patient care, and a current unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina. Prior to or within three years of employment have preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation and evaluation, appropriate to assignment. This preparation may be demonstrated by one of the following: 
 
A. completion of 45 contact hours of continuing education courses; 
B. completion of a certificate program in nursing education; 
C. nine semester hours of education 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree (or significant progress toward) and clinical experience in medical surgical nursing and/or pediatric nursing. Teaching experience at the college or high school level 
 
Completed Quality Matter Teaching Online Certificate or equivalent certification

Position Description

I. TEACHING 
a. Conducting in a professional manner all class hours as assigned by the course schedule and academic calendar. 
b. Creating correct, professional syllabi that meet Faculty Syllabus Checklist requirements. 
c. Creating, administering, and accurately assessing substantive assignments and activities that require critical thinking. 
d. Meeting classes on time and for the full duration of the published class time. 
e. Posting office hours each semester, providing copies for the division chair and dean, and meeting all posted office hours. 
f. Attending all mandatory divisional and college-wide meetings and graduation ceremonies. 
g. Notifying the division chair as soon as possible in the event of illness. 
h. Maintaining alternative educational activities which students may use in the event of faculty illness. 
i. Supporting and following college policies and procedures. 
j. Assuming reasonable responsibility for security, maintenance, and inventory of assigned equipment and supplies. 
k. Preparing and submitting accurate and precise attendance rosters, student grades, book orders, leave reports, and other assigned documents when due. 
l. Assisting in the selection of textbooks and maintaining updated text information. 
m. Substituting for other faculty members as assigned by the division chair or dean. 
n. Participating actively in institutional effectiveness planning by identifying expected student outcomes, assessment means, and improvement strategies based on assessment results. 
o. Properly submitting assignments and the resulting student artifacts when selected for college-wide General Education Assessment. 
p. Preparing supplemental teaching activities, such as developing supplemental Moodle course sites, referring weak students for tutoring, consulting with students, and facilitating help or review sessions outside of class time. 
 
II. ACADEMIC ADVISING 
a. Providing accurate academic advising to students whenever needed. 
b. Participating in advisor in-service training. 
 
III. COLLEGE SERVICE: 
Participating in activities that promote the welfare of the college, such as serving on committees, preparing accreditation reports, mentoring new and adjunct faculty, advising SGA-approved student organizations, recruiting for and marketing instructional programs, participating in faculty governance, revising curricula, or otherwise using the faculty member’s academic expertise and skills in the service of the college. 
 
IV. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 
a. Participating in mandatory on-campus professional development activities. 
b. Participating in professional development activities in the faculty member’s formally recognized area of expertise, such as attending or presenting at professional conferences, participating in summer institutes or short courses, auditing or taking graduate-level courses, and maintaining membership in professional organizations.

Job Post Contact

Melonie Weathers