Assistant Professor, Clinical Academic Programs

About the role

The Assistant Professor develops, implements, and evaluates the assigned program of study on an ongoing basis. This position participates in advising students, curriculum development, program revisions, and program evaluations, teaching in the classroom, lab, simulation lab, and/or clinical setting, evaluation of student achievement, and other matters, as aligned with the mission, core values, and purposes of the college.

Responsibilities

• Works with the President, Senior Director of Nursing and Allied Health, and the Program Directors to co-facilitate appropriate program development, implementation, evaluation and assessment;
• Collaborates on systematic review of programs to ensure quality and current course content, best practice, and achievement of regulatory standards;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the President, Senior Director of Nursing and Allied Health, and/or Program Directors;
• Serves on committees as assigned/approved;
• Reports to the relevant Program Director.

Professional Governance Responsibilities

• Participates in interviewing and makes recommendations for hiring of faculty;
• Supports the arrangement for coverage of classes during absences and emergency leaves;
• Promotes rapport within the department, campus, and community;
• Posts and keeps a minimum of 4-6 office hours per week that meet the needs of the student and are convenient for students seeking assistance with counseling, academic advising, and coursework;
• Maintains punctuality in meeting assigned classes and clinical responsibilities;
• Models professional behavior and standards of practice while in the workplace;
• Functions as a change agent and leader by promoting innovative practices in educational environments;
• Participates in professional development opportunities that increase effectiveness in the role and meet institutional and regulatory requirements.

Committee/Meeting Responsibilities

• Attends and participates in at least one of the program level ad-hoc committees;
• Serves as a member of the assigned program Advisory Committee when invited to the advisory committee;
• Attends and participates in at least one college level committee.

Advising

• Serves as an advisor for students;
• Guides the students’ academic and personal development;
• Co-develops remediation plans with students;
• Schedules regular meetings with students who are at risk of being unsuccessful in a course or the program;
• Supports students in identifying and utilizing resources that may contribute to their success.

Curricula

• With assistance, implements syllabi, including all course requirements and assignments, for all students;
• Submit suggestions for changes in syllabi, courses or programs to the Curriculum Chair and the Program Director co-designs and implements curriculum;
• Participates in the co-evaluation of curriculum;
• Works with faculty to ensure curricula reflect institutional philosophy, mission, current healthcare trends, and community needs.

Classroom/Lab/Clinical/Simulation Instruction

• Demonstrates effective classroom/lab/simulation management;
• Co-develops relevant syllabi and lesson plans to reflect the college philosophy, theoretical constructs, course description, objectives, and curriculum;
• Utilizes a variety of teaching methods to accommodate the learning styles of the students;
• Provides opportunities for active student involvement through practice and application;
• Demonstrates a command of the subject matter;
• Demonstrates considerations for diverse cultural backgrounds;
• Models and encourages a collaborative faculty-student relationship;
• Provides or utilizes resource materials (handouts, interactive notes, technology) that enhance student learning and follow the syllabus;
• Models professional behavior and standards of practice;
• Participates in clinical orientation as required by the clinical institution;
• Completes validations as required by clinical agencies, orients students to clinical/lab/simulation facilities and equipment;
• Participates in the co-development and implementation of clinical/lab/simulation assignments for students in the clinical setting;
• Supervises students in patient care area in collaboration with staff;
• Conducts pre and post conferences with students;
• Schedules make-up clinical as needed;
• Maintains ongoing weekly evaluation of individual student progress in the clinical/lab/simulation area;
• Provides timely ongoing verbal and written feedback to students.

Evaluation

• Provides the evaluation of students in didactic, lab, simulation, and/or clinical areas;
• Participates in peer evaluations when requested;
• Reviews student evaluation summaries of assigned courses and utilizes the feedback for planning and implementing future courses;
• Participates in program planning in response to student/program evaluation feedback and employer satisfaction surveys.

Workload

• Full-time, part-time (Per Diem/ Adjunct) faculty have the responsibility of classroom/clinical/lab/sim responsibilities as assigned.
• Full-time faculty will have a teaching load of no more than 24 academic credits in a given academic year.
• Part-time Time (Per Diem/Adjunct) faculty will have a teaching load of no more than 12 academic credits in a given academic year; the Load may be divided between theory and clinical/lab/simulation instruction if needed.
• Faculty are also required to have 4-6 office hours per week, attend all course/faculty meetings, and participate in graduation/pinning, and special events.
• Faculty are required to maintain clinical competence, including clinical currency.

Community Relations

• Participate as assigned on program-specific advisory boards involving the major stakeholders served by the college;
• Participate in publicizing and disseminating information about the program;
• Participates in community-wide events as needed.

Desired Attributes

• Knowledge of adult learning and pedagogical theories related to the use of teaching effectiveness, and assessment of learning;
• Ability to plan, organize, and assess educational programs and initiatives;
• Effective training and facilitation skills;
• Ability to both effectively lead and participate in collaborative teams;
• Ability to communicate effectively—interpersonally, orally, and in writing to engage a variety of constituents;
• Skilled in the use of personal computers and related office, research, and database software;
• Demonstrates excellence in academia by engaging in scholarship practices at the BS level.

Education

• Licenses / Certifications: Physical Requirements S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally

Pay Range

$31.25 - $45.67