Nursing faculty

About the role

Motlow State Community College is accepting applications for the position of Nursing Instructor. This position is located on all campuses and has the position numbers B99977 and B99966. The salary offered is $48,152.00 for a 9/10-month term.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality effective instruction in accordance with the catalog description and the approved course syllabus.
• Facilitate student learning, and perform evaluations of student learning for all assigned classes, using each course's standard course outline as a guide.
• Advise and mentor students about academic and career goals.
• Teach courses as assigned in accordance with the description published in the current college catalog, the approved course syllabus, and the assigned schedule of classes.
• Maintain a high level of professional competency by keeping abreast of current developments in one's field, including teaching techniques and forms of delivery.
• Aid in keeping the instructional program resources current by recommending additional library, laboratory, and instructional equipment and assisting in maintaining adequate resource materials for student use.
• Submit to the appropriate dean at the beginning of each term an outline for each course taught.
• Cooperate with other instructors and curriculum chairs in implementing instructional procedures agreed upon and recommending textbook changes.
• Communicate all professional concerns to the appropriate dean.
• Serve on standing and ad hoc committees as possible when requested.
• Post and maintain office hours which provide adequate time for academic advisement with students; out-of-class meetings with students and colleagues; and faculty, division, and departmental meetings.
• Advise students and assist with registration for classes.
• Maintain student attendance records for all classes and work with the appropriate offices to report excessive absences.
• Participate in graduation exercises unless excused by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Excuses are given only under extenuating circumstances.
• Participate in the faculty evaluation process.
• Cooperate with Director of Disability and Testing Services in providing reasonable accommodation for all students certified as having special needs consistent with policies of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Assist students in planning their course schedules to meet the requirements for their programs of study.
• Assist students in establishing occupational and career goals, referring them to other resources for specialized assistance.
• Coordinate students' learning experiences from their initial enrollment to their program completion.
• Approve and sign required documents and forms as needed during students' enrollment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in Nursing.
• An unencumbered Tennessee Registered Nursing License.
• Demonstrated experience teaching in multiple modalities including online, hybrid, and on-ground.
• Experience in online course development.
• Previous community college teaching experience.
• Nursing practice experience in various settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of general nursing policies, procedures, and practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals, and the ability to work and function within a team.
• Research, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to evaluate and make decisions regarding students and health care agencies, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong computer skills, including presentation programs, remote meeting programs, recording programs, email, internet, and LM systems.

Benefits

The college supports professional development within budgetary constraints and provides an excellent retirement package from the state of Tennessee, 401K plan with match, thirteen paid annual holidays in addition to annual and sick leave days, health and dental insurance, tuition discounts, and state employee discounts.

Pay

$48,152.00 for a 9/10-month term.

Schedule

9/10-month term.