Nursing Faculty

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title:

Full‑Time Nursing Faculty
Pay Grade Level: F‑FT FLSA Exempt
Benefits:
Health, dental, vision, life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, health savings accounts, Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System or TIAA 401(a) 13% employer contribution, TIAA 403(b), sick and personal leave time, paid holidays, YMCA membership, Wellness Program, tuition reimbursement and professional development support.

Department:
Allied Health
Campus

Location:

Escanaba
Pay Rate:
Min Salary $48,780, Max Salary $100,505, FTE: 1

The primary responsibility is the instruction of practical and/or associate degree nursing students in theory, lab, and clinical settings, which requires teaching a combination of courses related to pharmacology, fundamentals, geriatrics, and medical‑surgical nursing. In addition, the faculty member has various responsibilities related to professional development, curriculum development, student advising and success, as well as activities that support the College and allied health division operational success.

• Master’s degree in nursing
• Current Michigan Registered Nursing licensure or eligibility for Michigan licensure
• Two years’ full‑time successful work experience in registered nursing
• Ability to assist nursing students in the clinic with the delivery of patient care
• Clinical competency in specialty area
• Basic life support certification
• Commitment to quality instruction in a learner‑centered environment with the goal of consistently improving student success
• Commitment to the community college mission and philosophy, and to practical and associate degree nursing
• Ability to provide inclusive and accessible teaching and learning approaches for diverse student populations
• Demonstrated skill in effective written and oral communications
• Demonstrated literacy in information technology and computer use
• Willingness to learn and implement new teaching strategies as needed to enhance student success
• Commitment to value, respect, and provide an equitable learning experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment; standing against discrimination or harassment to educate all students regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or other protected status

• Clinical competence in several areas of nursing, such as medical‑surgical, obstetrics, pediatrics, community health, home nursing, or geriatrics
• Post‑secondary teaching experience, especially teaching practical and associate degree nursing students
• Successful experience working with at‑risk students
• Familiarity with active and collaborative learning strategies, teaching of critical thinking, and essential skills of literacy
• Willingness to learn and implement new teaching strategies related to active learning
• Willingness and ability to travel to placement sites
• Flexibility and creativity in relation to the changing role of nurses today
• Willingness to travel to attend meetings

Fall and Winter semesters (August – May) with the opportunity to teach summer courses.

A full‑time faculty workload of 15 contact hours represents a standard full‑time commitment. Additional time is required for preparation, grading, student support, and service, bringing the total workload to approximately 40 hours per week on average. Work schedule depends on course schedule.

Supervision Exercised:
General supervision of the Dean of Nursing and Allied Health
Supervision Received: [text omitted for brevity]

Work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be loud in areas of equipment operation.

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