Job Description:

Be a part of the dynamic team that helps shape the next generation of nurses! The Nursing Department invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty appointment in our ACEN-accredited Associate Degree Nursing program. Major responsibilities include teaching nursing theory, clinical instruction and evaluation, lab instruction and evaluation; curriculum development and evaluation with opportunities to incorporate SIMS activities, student mentoring and advisement to ensure strengthening of knowledge, skills, and competencies.
The successful candidate will:

• Use appropriate technology to deliver and enhance learning;
• Be innovative in the presentation of lectures and hands-on learning activities that achieve learning outcomes;
• Provide timely feedback on students' assignments and exams throughout each semester;
• Assess learning outcomes and adapt curriculum to meet learning objectives;
• Be responsive to student questions and available for student support;
• Demonstrate insight and encouragement in working with diverse student populations, especially students traditionally underrepresented in higher education;
• Provide appropriate academic advising to students to support timely degree completion; and,
• Be accountable to meet the needs of the Department and the College, including timely submission of grades and other required materials.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university is required to instruct in the RN program.
• At least three (3) years current acute-care experience.
• Candidates must be qualified to assist students with bedside nursing care and possess a broad knowledge of current and evolving clinical technology with advanced computer skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• College, vocational or proprietary school teaching experience;
• Experience with designing and conducting clinical laboratory simulations and a working knowledge of operating simulation manikins:
• Experience with distance education
• Formal course work in nursing education;
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Bilingual in English and another language will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Involvement in professional organizations;
• Experience with mastery learning and instructional modules;
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team;
• Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching;
• Flexibility in instructional delivery;
• Active professional development/life-long learning;
• Experience in student advisement;
• Curriculum development;
• Service to college and community and a commitment to working closely with undergraduate students in small-class settings in a dynamic and diverse/multicultural college environment.

Additional Information:

Onondaga Community College offers excellent health, dental and vision insurance. Domestic partners are eligible to join. This position includes participation in the NYS Teacher's Retirement System as well as their optional savings plans.
The 2023-2024 starting salary for the rank of Assistant Professor is $56,250 with the potential to earn up to $75k in the first year and potential future earnings of $90-100K thereafter. Salaries for 2024-2025 are not yet available.
Please contact hr@sunyocc.edu if you have questions.
Application Instructions:

Applicants must submit resume, cover letter and copy of NYS nursing license. Official transcripts and a post-offer background screening are required at time of hire.