Instructor Nursing and Allied Health

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.

• 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 about any problems of students requiring special attention and 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, writing, computing, and other academic technologies in courses when possible.
• Meet all scheduled classes and conference hours.
• Maintain a minimum of ten 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 two hours one Friday each month. It is strongly encouraged for non-tenured faculty to be present on campus a minimum of three 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 the field of study and teaching pedagogy by attending seminars, workshops, and courses for self-improvement and/or professional enhancement.
• Maintain active participation in professional organizations as appropriate.
• Participate in enrollment management activities and share professional expertise with colleagues and students beyond the classroom.
• Support student activities including course and career guidance, mentoring, graduation, and fostering a love of learning.
• Maintain appropriate records of student performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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.

• Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended upon to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time and complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner.
• Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the university.
• Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others, including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the university, exhibiting a professional manner and maintenance of a constructive working environment.
• Safety: Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations.

• Doctorate from an accredited university; ABD candidates acceptable.
• In-depth knowledge of and practical experience in nursing and/or allied health, accreditation, assessment, institutional reporting, and program evaluation.

Related experience in teaching, scholarship, and service.

• Master’s in nursing with a minimum of three years of…