Instructor ADN Program

** Compensation:
**** Compensation Type:
** Exempt
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* Employment Type:

** Regular
* * Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 40
* * Grade:
** E17
* * Department:
** Instruction
* * Position Summary
** Full
-time faculty members of Northern New Mexico College’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program provide student advisement, curriculum development, program evaluation, teaching in the classroom and clinical setting, evaluation of student learning, college and community service, scholarship, and perform other duties as assigned in accordance with the mission, vision, and purpose of the ADN program.
** Duties & Responsibilities
**** Teaching
* ** Conduct assigned classes in accordance with the program’s vision, mission, and student learning outcomes.
* Develop and revise assigned course and clinical syllabi. Provide a course syllabus to all students enrolled in each course that includes all course requirements and assignments.
* Establish and utilize a Canvas shell for each course following the ADN program guidelines for use of Canvas in the ADN curriculum.
* Acquaint students with course content and requirements during the first week of scheduled class.
* Meet every assigned class at its designated time except for emergency situations and approved absences.
* Arrange for coverage of classes during planned absences.
* Maintain a well-ordered classroom that is conducive to learning.
* Maintain accurate attendance records of students enrolled in each class.
* Maintain accurate scholastic records of students enrolled in each class and submit reports according to schedule to the Registrar’s Office.
* Utilize a variety of teaching methods to accommodate the learning styles of the students.
* Demonstrate a command of the subject matter in area of teaching. Respect diverse cultural backgrounds.
* Encourages student participation and questions. Model and encourage a collaborative faculty-student relationship. Serve as a role model for students in professional and personal interactions.
* Functions as Lead Faculty for assigned courses. Report all irregularities, questions, or problems concerning instruction to program director.
** Evaluation
* ** Evaluate student academic coursework in both didactic and clinical courses.
* Participate in peer evaluations of teaching when requested.
* Review student evaluations of assigned courses and utilize feedback for planning and implementing future courses.
* Complete a Course Report at the end of each semester and/or course.
* Participate in program planning in response to student program evaluation feedback.
* Participate in program planning in response to clinical evaluation feedback.
* Participates in program planning in response to employer satisfaction surveys.
** Curricula
* ** Assist with the design, revision and implementation of curricula.
* Participate in the evaluation of curriculum.

Additional responsibilities for nursing faculty teaching clinical courses:
* Participate in clinical orientation as required by individual clinical agencies.
* Make clinical assignments for students at the clinical setting, unless otherwise indicated.
* Supervise students in patient care area in collaboration with agency staff.
* Model professional behavior and standards of nursing practice.
* Conduct pre and post conferences with students.
* Schedule make-up clinical as needed.
* Maintain ongoing weekly evaluation of individual student progress in the clinical area.
* Provide timely ongoing verbal and written feedback to students.
* Promote effective coping strategies for students experiencing stress in the clinical setting.
* Keep the ADN program director informed regarding issues that arise with students and clinical sites.
* Maintain professional relationships with clinical agencies.
** Advising
* ** Serve as an advisor for nursing students and nursing tracking students.
* Post and keep a minimum of five office hours per week that are convenient to students who seek assistance with academic advising and coursework.
* Assist students with course scheduling and provide academic guidance.
* Schedule regular meetings with students who are at risk of being unsuccessful in a course or the nursing program.
* Develops remediation plans with…