Nursing Instructor

About the role

Engages students in the teaching/learning process in classroom, lab, and clinical; works assigned schedule, participates in college committee work, represents the college in the community, and performs other related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach courses including classroom, lab, and clinical sessions which fulfill the current curriculum goals and objectives.
• Contribute to the evaluation and implementation of, or changes in program curriculum.
• Remain current with subject matter and instructional methodology.
• Maintain posted office hours in accordance with departmental and college policies.
• Employ appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Communicate progress in the course to students in a timely manner.
• Determine and submit students’ grades in accordance with established college policies and procedures.
• Assist with student advising.
• Develop syllabi, mentor adjunct faculty, plus establish and maintain advisory groups.
• Support the mission of the program, division, and college.
• Work assigned schedule, exhibit regular and punctual attendance and work outside of normal schedule as needed to meet workload demands.
• Serve as a role model for students in professional interaction with other health workers and with clinical facilities.
• Maintain a safe environment for the provision of patient care during clinical experiences.
• Coach students to provide safe and efficacious patient care during classroom, lab, and clinical experiences.
• Promote positive and productive relationships with service area hospitals, clinics, businesses, industries, and agencies.
• Maintain relationships with clinical sites and professional peers that support the reputation of SSCC and the Nursing Program.
• Continue as competent faculty in nursing by seeking new knowledge, improving teaching skills, and updating professional competencies.
• Promote student development through enrichment and mentoring experiences.
• Direct and supervise the activities of a teaching assistant teaching in the assigned course.

Qualifications

• Master Degree in Nursing or a plan for completion required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required if master degree in nursing not completed.
• Expert level of medical/surgical nursing practice required.
• Two-years of clinical nursing experience as a registered nurse, during the past five years, in the area instruction will be provided is required.
• Five or more years’ registered nursing experience is preferred.
• Previous experience as a licensed practical nurse or expert level of knowledge of the licensed practical nursing scope of practice is desired.
• Applicant must successfully pass required background checks in accordance with Southern State Community College’s policies and procedures and applicable laws.
• Ability to document identity and employment eligibility as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.
• Valid and non-restricted registered nurse licensure in state of Ohio.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effectively communicate one-on-one, in small groups, and in classroom situations.
• Proficient in word-processing and presentation software, internet, and e-mail.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of students.
• Capability to teach in more than one discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to advise students.
• Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Effective problem solving skills.
• Ability to work a combination of days/evening/weekend schedules.
• Maintain confidentiality of confidential and sensitive information.
• Create and implement appropriate and educational lesson plans.
• Apply generally accepted teaching methods to practical work situations.
• Apply ethical standards to work situations.
• Make work decisions in accordance with SSCC’s values.
• Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, and promote a harassment-free environment.
• Embrace and support constructive change.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, members of the learning community and general public.
• Contribute toward building a positive team working environment.
• Treat others with respect as representative of SSCC.