Instructor of Nursing

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and teach courses in the nursing discipline in classroom/laboratory/clinical settings with particular emphasis on fundamentals and medical/surgical nursing.
• Instruction in other specialty areas may be required. May teach large or small groups.
• Prepare course syllabi, course materials, and examinations.
• Collaborate with a team of peers.
• Participate in student curriculum development, recruiting, student advising, departmental and divisional meetings, and college boards and committees as well as accreditation activities.
• Evaluate student learning and maintain class records.
• Advise nursing and health program majors.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with clinical agencies to facilitate student clinical learning experiences.
• Establish and complete goals and objectives for the individual and department.
• Achieve educational outcome measures and complete academic reporting as required.
• Provide instruction in technology enhanced class settings including interactive streaming and online distance technology as well as instruction with simulation clinical equipment.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of three years recent clinical experience.
• Possess current license as a nurse in Tennessee (or be licensure eligible).
• Teaching experience with a group of individuals.
• Have ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in curriculum development is recommended.

Behavioral Core Competencies

• Empowers and motivates students to learn effectively.
• Works effectively with other faculty and administrators within the department, the division, and the college to provide well-developed courses and programs of study.
• Is a team player and contributes to the department and the division with new ideas and approaches, and uses professional development opportunities to expand instructional vision.
• Inspires improvement to advance the College’s mission while preserving institutional principles and character; recognizes and rewards people whose actions support organizational change efforts.
• Considers the impact and efficiency of decisions prior to deciding on a specific course of action in deference to WSCC’s benefactors and supporters.

Leadership & Supervisory

This position has no supervisory responsibilities, but is expected to participate as part of a team in conjunction with other Health Programs faculty.

Environment & Working Conditions

• Office environment is temperature controlled with occasional fluctuations, well lit, and free from loud noises and unnecessary interruptions.
• Exposure to disease could be potentially hazardous.
• Exposure to bodily fluids can occasionally occur.

Physical Demands (including Requirements For Travel Or Working Nights/weekends/holidays)

• Large amounts of time spent looking at computer monitors could lead to some eye strain, stress, or headache issues.
• Repetitive stress injuries could occur.
• Travel to local areas may be required.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this job.