Faculty - Nursing
Reading Area Community College · Reading, PA · 1 wk ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
About the role
Faculty members are appointed and assigned rank according to established policies and collective bargaining agreements. Specific items such as wages, fringe benefits, and job responsibilities are determined by the College's collective bargaining agreement with the recognized faculty bargaining unit and institutional practices. As professionals in a community college setting, faculty are involved in a variety of instructional and non-instructional activities which contribute to goals and objectives of a comprehensive two-year institution.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and teach courses as assigned by the Division Assistant/Associate Dean
- On the first day of each course, review and post, via the Learning Management System (LMS), a syllabus that provides, at minimum, the following information:
- Expected outcomes and performance objectives
- Grading policy
- Attendance policy - make-up work/tests
- Schedule of assignments
- Login information for students to access the College's LMS
- Provide the Division Assistant/Associate Dean with copies of materials listed above
- Maintain office hours in accordance with the Faculty Bargaining Agreement
- Participate in student advising and registration
- Assist students in formulating educational and career plans
- Assist students with academic or course problems
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) required
- Candidates with a BSN may be considered with a 3-year plan for MSN completion
- Successful experience in medical/surgical including clinical practice within the last 4 years is required
- College level teaching experience is preferred
- Experience in distance education, i.e. online, hybrid and/or web enhanced courses, or willingness to learn and teach in these modes is desirable
- Current nursing licensure to practice in Pennsylvania is required
Work environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.