Instructor Nursing and Allied Health

Instructor Nursing and Allied Health

SUMMARY

This is a non-tenure-track full-time faculty position, reporting to the Director of Nursing and Allied Health. This role will include responsibilities such as: teaching, curriculum development, and serving as a subject matter expert for both undergraduate and graduate students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Demonstrates specialized knowledge and maintains expertise in the theory, skills, and pedagogy of the applicable discipline of profession

* Instruct students in assigned courses in accordance with university policy and procedure

* Uses formative and summative assessments of student learning within the assigned courses to inform instruction and improve student attainment of course objectives and program outcomes

* Use effective teaching strategies and technologies to meet the diverse learning needs of students

* Notify department chair of requests for time off and absences in a timely manner

* Maintain accurate grade and attendance records for students enrolled in classes

* Submit grades, attendance, and other required reports by established deadlines

* Develop and revise curriculum to maintain current offerings

* Communicate with counselors and other appropriate personnel any problems of students, which may require special attention. Provide records as needed

* Advise students and/or perform special assigned duties related to registration

* May serve as faculty advisor to student organizations and interact with students outside the classroom environment via extracurricular activities

* Assess learning outcomes and demonstrate the use of the results in course planning

* Serve on college-wide committees

* Attend all departmental, division, and general faculty meetings

* Attend college convocations and participate in graduation exercises (attired in appropriate academic regalia)

* Request supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment requisite to successful teaching or assigned classes.

* Incorporate the use of the library into courses; use writing as an instructional method; and utilize computing and other academic technologies in courses when possible

* Engage in continual professional development activities

* Meet all scheduled classes and conference hours

* Maintain a minimum of 10 on campus office hours per week divided over a minimum of two days per week. Days to be approved by department chair prior to the start of each term. Additionally, faculty are required to be on campus an additional 2 hours one Friday each month. It is strongly encouraged for non-tenured faculty to be present on campus a minimum of 3 days per week.

* Promote diversity in the classroom

* Adhere to professional standards of conduct

* Represent the college in the community

* Participate in the evaluation process

* May participate in the development of proposals for obtaining grant funds to support departmental and college-related activities

* Plan and prepare course content and curriculum, utilizing assessment and effective methodologies of instruction for the enhancement of learning.

* Maintain expertise in field of study and teaching pedagogy by attending seminars, workshops, and classes for self-improvement and/or professional enhancement

* Maintain active participation in professional organizations as appropriate

* Participate in enrollment management activities and sharing of professional expertise with colleagues and students beyond the classroom.

* Support student activities including course and career guidance to students, mentor, graduation, and foster a love of learning.

* Maintain appropriate records of student performance.

* Other duties as assigned.

In addition to qualifications listed, faculty must be committed to:

* Delivering quality-learning experiences to students

* Using alternative educational delivery systems and instructional techniques

* Incorporating library, computers, technology, writing and a culturally diverse perspective

* Continuous assessment of the teaching-learning process and its outcomes

* Continuous professional growth and development

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (FUNCTIONS, DUTIES)

* Attendance and Dependability:
The employee can be depended upon to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious, about assignments.

* Communication and Contact:
The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University.

* Relationships with Others:
The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the University. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working environment.

* Safety:
Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of…