Nursing Instructor

Description

Responsible for teaching didactic and clinical courses for the certificate Practical Nursing program and/or the Associate in applied Science Associate Degree in Nursing program.

This is a 9 month, tenure-track position. Base pay listed does not include any overload classes or summer. A copy of the collective bargaining contract, can be found here: https://www.lakelandcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Faculty_Contract.pdf (Download PDF reader).

Description of Essential Functions (critical tasks)

Essential Job Functions:

• In cooperation with other instructors concerned prepare or revise guides for courses offered in their division and submit to the Division Chair or appropriate Administrators for review.
• Teach classes assigned by the Division Chair and approved by the Vice President following course outlines approved by the college.
• In cooperation with other instructors concerned prepare textbook recommendation and submit to the Division Chair for review.
• Prepare requests for the purchase of new library books and materials as needed and submit these requests to the Division Chair for review.
• Report attendance and grades as prescribed by the institution.
• Attend division meetings called by the Division Chair and faculty meetings called by the Director or other administrative officers.
• Arrive at the classroom prior to the scheduled class time.
• Cooperate in the promotion of extracurricular activities by accepting reasonable assignments and encouraging student participation.
• Serve on committees for the betterment of the College and Nursing programs as may be established by the administration and faculty.
• Consider the general and special needs of the student. Assist students in meeting needs or solving problems, when necessary, seek additional help from other college services.
• Observe support and enforce the regulations policies and programs of the college and inform the President in writing of any problem that might have a detrimental effect on the college.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner.
• Notify the appropriate Administrator well in advance of absences.
• Advise students assigned by student services.
• Focus upon student recruitment retention and success.
• Show an understanding of the community college philosophy including its unique ties to the workforce and its district.
• Work as a member of a team.
• Participate in development activities and maintain current perspectives in class presentations.
• Develop assess and maintain data for course and program assessment.
• Perform ongoing assessment to meet College and Program standards.
• Prepare in National Accreditation activities.
• Participate in National Accreditation activities.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Specific Functional Job Requirements

Education Requirements:

• Master's degree in Nursing Education or a related advanced practice nursing program preferred, Minimum of bachelor's degree with written plan to complete MSN within 2-year period of employment. Current Illinois license to practice professional nursing. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience and two years' experience in clinical nursing practice.

• Two years' experience in clinical nursing practice.

• Curriculum development, assessment, community college philosophy and population.

• Must be clinically competent in-patient centered care for nursing.

• Versatility, positive attitude, enthusiasm.