GENERAL FUNCTION:

The Full time Nursing Faculty/Instructor is responsible for all aspects of educational encounters with nursing students in the classroom, laboratory and simulation, and clinical setting, in collaboration with the Program Director.  This full-time position has 3 areas of responsibility – instructional, advising, and other duties as needed.  Instruction activities require, among other things, subject matter expertise and a thorough preparation for every instructional responsibility.  Advising duties demand knowledge of the student’s chosen field of study, as well as an understanding of registration, testing, and other procedures.  Other responsibilities include, completion of necessary paperwork, serving on committees, attending College functions, and recruitment and retention activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows appropriate course goals and objectives along with evaluation methods which accurately measure student learning.  Evaluates student progress toward goal achievement.  Be an advocate for student success.
• Be thoroughly prepared for each instructional responsibility, regardless of setting
• Maintain an up-to-date syllabus for each course using the approved syllabus template.
• Ensure instructional materials comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines.
• Be present for the entire scheduled instructional time or provide appropriate class coverage plans to the Program Director or Lead Faculty, in case of necessary absences.
• Teach a typical load of 18-21 contact hours during the contract period, as determined by the Program Director.  Other assigned activities may affect teaching load.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum and simulation scenarios to promote student learning and critical decision making.
• Attend faculty development and training related to the use of simulation.
• Provides clinical supervision and guidance (clinical and skills lab) to students as assigned.
• Assists with test construction and proctoring of examinations as needed.
• Identifies at-risk students and intervenes with assistance of the course coordinator and Program Director.
• Participates in selection of textbooks and other educational resources.
• Participates in academic advising and counseling as assigned.  Serves as an academic advisor to assigned students.  Understand and work within the registration process and programs of study/catalog requirements.
• Maintains professional competence and licensure through continuing education, professional activities and /or practice.
• Performs other duties as required including general administrative/office duties as needed.
• Participates in program level meetings and college committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Maintains professional competence and licensure through continuing education, professional activities and /or practice, including compliance with the professional development requirements of the NC Board of Nursing.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters in Nursing
• Meets education requirements of the NC Board of Nursing 21 NCAC 36.0318.
• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina, a Nurse Licensure Compact State, or be eligible for licensure (must have temporary license prior to employment).
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS.
• Current immunizations and annual tuberculosis screening per department policy.
• Performance of duties takes place in office, classroom and clinical settings.
• Travel to designated clinical sites required.

PREFERRED:

• Teaching experience at the college level.