Full-Time Nursing Faculty

Job Summary/Basic Function

The primary responsibility is the instruction of practical and/or associate degree nursing students in theory, lab, and clinical settings, which requires teaching a combination of courses related to pharmacology, fundamentals, geriatrics, and medical-surgical nursing. In addition, the faculty member has various responsibilities related to professional development, curriculum development, student advising and success, as well as activities that support the College and allied health division operational success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing
• Current Michigan Registered Nursing licensure or eligibility for Michigan licensure
• Two years’ full-time successful work experience in registered nursing
• Clinical competency in specialty area
• Basic life support certification
• Commitment to quality instruction in a learner-centered environment with the goal of consistently improving student success
• Commitment to the community college mission and philosophy, and to practical and associate degree nursing
• Demonstrated skill in effective written and oral communications
• Demonstrated literacy in information technology and computer use
• Willingness to learn and implement new teaching strategies as needed to enhance student success
• Commitment to value, respect, and provide an equitable learning experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment; standing against discrimination or harassment to educate all students regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or other protected status

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical competence in several areas of nursing, such as medical-surgical, obstetrics, pediatrics, community health, home nursing, or geriatrics
• Successful experience working with at-risk students
• Familiarity with active and collaborative learning strategies, teaching of critical thinking, and essential skills of literacy
• Willingness to learn and implement new teaching strategies related to active learning
• Willingness and ability to travel to placement sites
• Flexibility and creativity in relation to the changing role of nurses today
• Willingness to travel to attend meetings

Department Information

• Contact: Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources; Shena Turan, Human Resources Specialist
• Contact Phone/Extension: 906-217-4016
• Contact Email: [email protected]
• Contact Fax: 906-217-1625