Nursing Faculty

Position Title

Full‑Time Nursing Faculty

F-FT; FLSA Exempt

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 Systems 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.

Allied Health

Min Salary $48,780 – Max Salary $100,505

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 professional development, curriculum development, student advising and success responsibilities, and 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 of 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
• Must provide an official copy of transcripts upon hire

• 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. Full‑time workload of 15 contact hours per week plus approximately 40 total hours, including preparation, grading, student support, and service.

• Instruct courses in lecture, lab, and clinical nursing using appropriate learning experiences to meet overall course objectives and program goals.
• Assist the Division Chair, Dean, Director of Nursing, and Faculty in developing, implementing, and evaluating approved academic programs.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to the development of critical thinking, critical reading skills, and communication skills.
• Conduct all classes in accordance with an established and current course syllabus and approved instructional materials.
• Maintain student attendance, grade, and discipline records as required.
• Actively support student success through counseling, advising, and assisting individuals and groups as needed, maintaining regular student hours or appointments.
• Provide…