Position Summary

Provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction at varied times and places and in varied formats based on student demand, on Bishop State campus and other sites including traditional classroom, dual enrollment, hybrid or web format, and distance education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential job functions listed are not comprehensive and duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

• Demonstrated expertise in the subject area, including critical care and mental health.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use internet, email and computer software.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Documented expertise in the use of current educational technologies in the classroom including web-based courses, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software and willingness to develop and teach web-based courses.
• Understanding of the broad range of students’ abilities in an open admissions college and the ability to accommodate varied learning styles.
• Ability to deal effectively with diverse students, other employees, and the public.
• Commitment to all students, including those of diverse ages, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds.
• An understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS).
• Demonstrated success in problem solving.
• Provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise.
• Teach at varied times and places and in varied formats based on student demand; day or evening, at all sites, in the traditional classroom, hybrid, or web format.
• Provide clinical supervision at varied times and places and in varied formats based on student demand; day, evening or weekend, at any approved clinical site.
• Evaluate the progress of students in all classes according to institutional, divisional, departmental, and individual criteria.
• Collect, maintain, and submit accurate class records including grades, absences, withdrawal, and/or class drop information to appropriate offices.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of materials used in academic administration when requested, including course syllabi, program outlines, and catalog material.
• Participate in scheduled in-service activities.
• Provide academic and career advice to students and promote student leadership and enrichment experiences.
• Provide advice to the administration on matters pertaining to the instructional program.
• Be prompt and punctual in reporting for work.
• Maintain assigned office hours.
• Continue as a competent instructor in the chosen specialty by seeking new knowledge, improving teaching skills and updating professional competencies.
• Promote positive and productive relationships with service area businesses, industries, and agencies.
• Serve on committees engaged in furthering the work of the institution when appointed or when elected.
• Become familiar and follow the institutional policies and procedures as outlined in the College Catalog, Faculty and Staff Handbook, and the Board of Trustees Policies and Chancellor’s Procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing, Dean of Health Sciences, Vice President of Instructional Services, and/or President.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• A current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Application Procedure:
Position announcements and employment applications are available at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/accs/bishopstate? Applications currently on file must be resubmitted for this position. Delinquent and/or unsigned application packets and/or documents will not be accepted.
Only complete application packets will be given consideration for employment.
A completed application packet consists of:

• Completed Bishop State Community College employment application.
• Current resume
• Applicable Transcript with conferred date (While an unofficial transcript may be submitted as part of the application packet, an official transcript must be received before the date of hire.)