Nursing Faculty (MSN Minimum)

About the role

A full-time faculty member delivers instruction in various formats (online, in-person, video-conferencing, or any combination) in the discipline(s) for which they have been employed. Instruction may occur at any of the college’s campuses, at a clinical partner facility, or at a designated temporary location. Faculty also provide academic advising and facilitate student success, use technology tools to communicate with and support students, participate in divisional and institutional activities related to the college’s mission, engage with communities of interest, and promote college programs. All positions are onsite‑in‑person unless specifically noted.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in a variety of modes, including online, and evaluate student learning.
• Maintain an environment conducive to learning.
• Be responsible for course and, when appropriate, laboratory preparation.
• Actively participate in curriculum and program development, revision and evaluation.
• Provide academic advising to students with an emphasis on retention and success.
• Remain current in the teaching area(s) through appropriate professional development activities.
• Actively participate on divisional and institutional committees.
• Collaborate in building and maintaining relationships within and beyond the institution.
• Contribute appropriately to the pursuit and achievement of program, division, and institutional mission and strategy.
• Actively participate in institutional and, as appropriate, community activities that support the institution's mission.
• Support and follow Columbia State's, TBR and other applicable policies and guidelines.
• Continue to develop professionally.
• Utilize technology as a tool for enhancement of operation, instruction and services.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing
• BLS/AHA CPR certification or higher (ACLS/PALS)
• Tennessee RN License (or immediately eligible)
• 3 years recent clinical experience serving a diverse population
• Doctorate and higher education experience preferred

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English and in the language in which the course is taught
• Knowledge and/or experience to instruct using a variety of instructional delivery modes
• Ability to relate to a diverse faculty, staff and student population
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and community members
• Ability to function effectively as a member of a team

Benefits

• Vacation and Sick Leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

Schedule

Faculty members are expected to be available for day and evening classes and for assignments at any of the institution's centers or sites.