Part-Time Instructor in Nursing

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach didactic courses and clinical rotations as assigned.
• Deliver well-prepared, organized, and clear lectures and activities tailored for both in-person and online formats.
• Develop and submit course syllabi for all assigned courses, ensuring inclusion of all required components and tailored to the instructional modality utilized (online or face-to-face).
• Utilize technology, including but not limited to Canvas, Starfish, MS Office, and the Internet, for classroom, studio, and laboratory instruction.
• Provide students with timely and accurate information and feedback regarding their academic progress, using assessments such as quizzes, tests, homework, and projects.
• Supervise patient care, physical assessments, and the administration of medications.
• Collaborate with the Nursing Program Director regarding student performance.
• Provide ongoing and timely feedback to students regarding clinical performance, paperwork, and documentation.
• Maintain student and client information in a confidential manner.
• Plan student assignments in relation to the student’s level and the course objectives.
• Aid students to acquire appropriate knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of professional nurses.
• Communicate clearly with students and colleagues.
• Establish and maintain an effective learning environment in the clinical setting.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent and continuous sitting/moving about.
• Continuous use of fine motor skills.
• Lifting, pushing and pulling of up to 35 lbs.

Schedule Details

• Must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours and maximum of 29 hours per week.
• Clinical shifts are 0600-1500 or 1400-2300.
• Scheduling of shifts is based on program need.
• Additional hours outside of clinical shifts are required for grading.

Qualifications

• The successful applicant will hold a State of New Mexico or Compact State RN license with two years recent professional experience as an RN.
• Five (5) years of recent bedside nursing experience.
• Faculty without a BSN may be employed for one year, provided they enroll in a BSN or MSN program and demonstrate ongoing progress toward completion within five years.
• Strong commitment to quality teaching, student success, and academic excellence is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master of Science in Nursing degree.
• Teaching experience in a community college or technical school.

Application Materials

• An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume.
• A cover letter.
• Copy of Unofficial transcripts.