Faculty, Nursing

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Full time 9 Mos Canton Campus, Canton, IL, US

Job Title: Nursing Faculty

Status / FLSA Status: Full Time / Exempt

Classification: Faculty

Department: Career & Technical Education

Reports To: Dean of Career and Workforce Education

Location: District-wide

Date Reviewed: April 2024

Date Updated: April 2024

The faculty is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The faculty is responsible for performing assigned duties during the day, evening, and/or weekend on any Spoon River College campus as assigned. At a minimum, the related activities include instruction, instructional counseling, and serving on various committees. Faculty performs all other duties as directed by the appropriate Instructional Administrator or designee.

• Plans and teaches courses in an assigned discipline, which may include classroom, clinical, skills lab/simulation, and online instruction, in accordance with ACEN and IDFPR continuing education credit.
• Prepares course syllabi using the college-approved template within the syllabus management system.
• Prepares instructional materials, and coordinates lectures, course activities, labs, and the means of student assessment for application in both classroom and clinical contexts.
• Teaches all courses according to the course syllabi and provides evaluation procedures and attendance expectations.
• Maintains appropriate records and submits required reports, grades, etc., according to deadlines.
• Maintains scheduled on-campus hours as required in the collective bargaining agreement with “campus” including any clinical site where instruction and supervision occurs.
• Actively attends and participates in committees, meetings, professional development sessions, and commencement.
• Recommends textbooks, library books, and other instructional materials.
• Assists in the organization of, and meetings with, college and nursing committees, including but not limited to college governance committees.
• Assists with the initiation and development of new courses, concentrations, and programs and the revision of the same.
• Communicates with faculty, staff, administration, and students through the use of college-provided email or LMS messaging system in a timely fashion.
• Maintains a safe classroom environment and reports all incidents of injury, illness, theft, or threats of violence.
• Utilizes the college LMS for all courses. Required components include course syllabus, course messaging and announcements, grade book, and student evaluations.
• Ensures all digital course materials are American with Disability Act (ADA) compliant.
• Participates in the College’s General Education Assessment Program by examining, measuring, reporting, and implementing improvements regarding student success.
• Assists in the recruitment and retention of students, including, but not limited to, college visit days, high school visits, student activities, and other recruitment and retention events.
• Works with the Nursing Program Director and faculty members to create strategic plans ensuring academic excellence, aligning with standards set by ACEN, IDFPR, and other governing bodies.
• Participates in composing and preparing the self-study narrative and data presentation for ACEN accreditation visits.
• Interprets and aligns the program's mission with nursing care planning and delivery at each clinical site, including completing site-specific orientation and training before student orientation at each site.
• Maintains the program's rigorous standards by providing continuous feedback to students, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, and offering remedial support as needed.
• Maintains connections with assigned nursing students throughout the summer months to oversee specific aspects of the LPN and ADN NCLEX programs when required.
• Maintains relationships with RN/LPN program graduates in order to collect data regarding retention in nursing and/or intent to pursue graduate…