What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-time Nursing Instructor position at Halifax Community College?
Description
The primary purpose and function of this position is to deliver instruction and support student success. Develop course syllabi, outlines, and lesson plans for curriculum courses assigned. Review and select appropriate textbooks and instructional materials and media for the classes to be taught. Develops lectures, classroom activities, laboratory, hands-on exercises, and/or actual work site exercises for students to participate and learn. Monitors and records student progress in courses. Administers tests or other evaluation methods to students; grades and gives feedback on exercises, homework assignments, and tests. Keeps records of student attendance. Serves as advisor to assigned students.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions: Under the supervision of the Department Head, the Instructor plans and implements educational activities to ensure that student learning outcomes are consistent with program learning outcomes and the mission of the College. The Instructor participates in ongoing professional development and campus activities and fulfills committee and quality enhancement responsibilities. The Instructor ensures continuous improvement of instruction by means of ongoing program assessment.
Teach assigned classes
- Teach four or more classes per semester, unless altered and approved by the Dean of Academic Affairs.
- Create an effective learning environment
- Meet classes as assigned
- Present instruction based on the student learning outcomes and performance levels of the course
- Use teaching methods designed for a variety of learning styles
- Use course text, outlines, syllabi and other curriculum materials in accordance with college and departmental guidelines
- Assist with maintaining a classroom environment emphasizing safety, good housekeeping, and equipment security
- Maintain a minimum of five office hours per week to advise/assist students and no less than thirty-two hours per week on campus.
- Course format – course(s) may be required to be conducted in any of the following formats (in-class, web, hybrid, and online).
- Recruit, Advise, and Retain Students
- Participate in communications with the college and department and meet deadlines as required
- Participate in committee assignments
- Submit required reports
- Participate in the college's assessment process, as required
- Fulfill all contract provisions
- Maintain a high level of professionalism as a representative of the college
- Maintain accurate attendance and scholastic records of students
- Maintain current knowledge of programs, trends, and new developments in area of expertise.
- Ensure educational program quality by engaging in continuous improvement through assessment of student learning outcomes.
- Contribute to the College’s Quality Enhancement Plan.
Minimum/Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current unrestricted RN nursing license in North Carolina or licensure in another state with eligibility to obtain a North Carolina license;
- Two (2) calendar years of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse;
- A Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing, or be currently working towards a graduate degree in Nursing.
- The candidate must earn 45 or more contact hours in principles of adult education, curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation within three years of employment.
- The graduate degree in Nursing must be completed within five (5) years of hire.
Additional Information:
Language Skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Ability to perform basic math computations including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and averaging all units of measure.
- Ability to compute fractions, percentages, and decimals.
- Ability to use effective critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills
To perform this job successfully and individual should be able to demonstrate proficiency or, within a timely manner, be able to achieve proficiency in a Windows environment, have knowledge of email systems, PowerPoint, Blackboard and online lab environments, Aviso Retention, and other such PC/web-based tools.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodate may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasionally requires lifting 10-15 pounds, repetitious finger and wrist movement, and reaching both high and low.
Equipment
Generally, this employee must be able to operate office equipment such as a personal computer, fax machine, photocopier, etc. The ability to travel is an expected part of the job.
How to Apply
MUST READ Special Instructions and Additional Information to Applicants:
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
Resumes are not accepted in lieu of state applications. "See Attached Resume", etc. will result in an incomplete application. Resumes, cover letters, and all transcripts listed on application must be uploaded with your application or this will also result in an incomplete application. Official transcripts must be submitted to the Human Resources Director within (15) days upon hiring.
All applications must be submitted directly via our online application system at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/halifaxcc. Applications submitted through third party sites will not be accepted. Application packets for employment must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted.
To receive credit, all relevant experience must be included in the work history section of the application. Any information omitted from the application but included in the resume will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Persons eligible for Veteran's Preference must submit a copy of Form DD-214.
