Nursing Instructor-210627

Contact: Tracy Edwards, tracy.edwards@okstate.edu

Regular, continuous appointment.

About the Role

In collaboration with the team leader, team members, and other faculty, provide quality learning opportunities through teaching and evaluating students in the classroom (online and onsite), clinical laboratory, and clinical setting to help students meet their educational goals and learn the subject matter. Develop in each student the skills of critical thinking and clinical judgment necessary for them to become a positive member of the nursing profession.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing with evidence of at least six hours per semester towards Master’s degree.
• Minimum of two years’ full-time equivalent experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting preceding the first date of first employment as a nursing faculty member.
• Qualified to teach and provide leadership in an academic discipline and/or degree program.
• Minimum of one year of college-level teaching experience preferred.
• Valid, unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Oklahoma.

Skills & Abilities

• Teaching Competence: Ability to create lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for students; assess student learning and progress.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English and prepare complex reports on deadline; interact with supervisors, colleagues, students, alumni, advisory committee members, and the public using tact, discretion, and independent judgment.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as email, internet, clinical placement platforms, and learning management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities imposed by frequent deadlines, peak workloads, and public/student contact.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the assigned Nurse Science core course(s), including a required clinical component. Instruction may include evenings or weekends.
• Collaborate with the team to plan, implement, and evaluate teaching effectiveness.
• Prepare learning activities (online and onsite), classroom presentations, and develop test items covering objectives for assigned course content.
• Participate in student evaluation by:
  • Grading tests, participating in test analysis, and providing student feedback.
  • Evaluating and returning student assignments with written feedback within the time frame set by the teaching team.
  • Using clinical evaluation tools to provide student feedback on clinical/simulation performance.
  • Maintaining student and course records according to team guidelines.
  • Planning and scheduling student evaluation conferences.
  • Advising and referring students as needed.
• Schedule and post office hours according to institution policy.
• Collaborate within and among teaching teams in evaluation and revision of course content.
• Provide supervision and assistance in the clinical area and facilitate student clinical conferences, simulation, and laboratory experiences.
• Maintain cooperative, collegial relationships with clinical agencies and agency staff.
• Maintain student and course records according to institutional guidelines.
• Strive to demonstrate NLN nurse educator competencies.
• Support and maintain a collegial relationship with other faculty members and students that is conducive to learning.
• Provide input into the budget planning process.
• Seek approvals from the Team Leader for planned absences.
• May serve as lead instructor as requested.
• Serve on special projects and committees.
• Participate in staff development through formal coursework, seminars, workshops, professional organizations, or professional literary material.
• Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
• Complete all mandatory training and participate in a minimum of two professional development activities each year.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• May be requested to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends in an often busy and noisy environment.
• Occasional evenings or weekends may be required.
• Work will be performed in an office environment with significant public contact, in person, by telephone, via email, and through various communication platforms.

Physical Requirements

• Extended periods of sitting, talking, and listening.
• Extensive use of computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
• Possible lifting of up to 25 lbs. (Objects over 45 lbs. require a two-person lift per OSU-Oklahoma City policy).