GENERAL PURPOSE: To provide updated and fully prepared instruction to students in the specialty courses of pediatrics, maternal-newborn, geriatrics, mental health, community nursing and leadership and management. Actively engage in retention activities and manage the classroom activities

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach courses as assigned by the National Dean of On-Line Nursing Education
• Utilize a variety of supplementary resources (i.e., instructional technology, guest speakers, current articles and literature, discipline specific equipment, etc.).
• Actively engage in retention activities including documented communication with both students and administration regarding attendance and progress.
• Submit assigned grading and attendance documentation on deadline.
• Provide assistance for the planning, development, and maintenance of program curriculum.
• Work with the National Dean of On-Line Nursing Education and campus Dean of Nursing to resolve student concerns.
• Grade tests, projects, and other assignments in a required timeframe.
• Record and maintain accurate student grade records.
• Is aware of the school catalog, faculty handbook, Nursing Student Handbook and understands all the procedures and expectations stated within it as well as policies stated therein.
• Participate in the evaluation of textbooks and other instructional materials.
• Submit final grades by established deadline.
• Perform start and end-of-the term procedures including preparing the course for the next term.
• Provide annual documentation of continuing professional growth.
• Attend scheduled company meetings, in-service workshops and faculty meetings and incorporate learned concepts into classroom instruction.
• Participate in Advisory Board activities.
• Adhere to and support school policies and procedures as referenced in the employee handbook, faculty handbook, and catalog.
• Perform such other duties as may be specified by the National Dean of On-Line Nursing Education.

QUALI FICATIONS: SKILLS

• Documented expertise in academic subject area as demonstrated by degrees, transcripts, licenses & certifications, and resumes.
• Expertise in interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills in online environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Relevant clinical work experience, certifications, Master's degree required, Doctorate Degree preferred as per accreditation and state licensing standards.
• At least 18 credit hours in subject required to teach.
• Prior post-secondary online teaching experience preferred

DOCUMENTATION:

Instructor must complete/submit and update each year the following documents to support appropriate instructional qualifications:

• Resume
• All official required licensures and certifications to teach content areas in each state Fortis College/Fortis Institute operates
• Faculty Development Plan & Summary
• Other state or accrediting agency forms as applicable

PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

Performance is based on the employee's ability to:

• Demonstrate job knowledge
• Achieve satisfactory retention & course outcome rates
• Achieve satisfactory student evaluation scores
• Demonstrate organization and planning
• Use strong communication skills
• Show initiative/dependability/reliability
• Work as a team player