Instructor; Nursing

Instructor (Nursing)

Location:

Great Bend, KS 67530

Department:
Healthcare and Public Service

Job Status:
Full-Time

Rate of Pay: $0.01 - $0.02 Annually

Position Description

As a learning college and learning organization, Barton Community College faculty members are committed to students, colleagues, and the College. Faculty's primary objective is to provide quality education and training. In addition to teaching responsibilities, faculty also participate in student assessment, professional development, support of college policies and procedures, and service to the college and community. Therefore, we the faculty are individually and collectively responsible for the following:

Note:

If this position is either completely or partially grant funded, employment is contingent upon continued grant funding.

Position Responsibilities

15% - Facilitate Student Engagement

* Student to student interaction.

o Provide opportunities for students to learn from one another including projects, activities, and discussions.

o Monitor student interactions to ensure a collaborative, safe, and positive learning environment.

* Student to teacher interaction.

o Reach out proactively to students and solicit input.

o Provide meaningful and substantial feedback.

* Student to content interactions.

o Provide learning materials that elicit activity, creativity, and engagement.

o Update content as students engage with the course materials.

* Provide accessibility and responsiveness.

o Communicate consistently with students in the classroom, during scheduled appointments, in email messages and with comments provided on assignments, tests, etc.

o Respond to student inquiries within 24-48 hours.

* Manage the classroom - whether in person or virtual.

o Start and end class on time following seat time requirements.

* Foster a positive culture that respects individual differences and viewpoints.

15% - Demonstrate Knowledge of Subject Matter

* Collaborate with colleagues teaching in the same program or discipline as well as others in related programs or disciplines to establish and/or enhance curriculum, discuss teaching approaches, and improve assessment outcomes.

* Demonstrate awareness of current developments in one's subject area.

* Participate in professional development events and activities.

* Participate in the activities of professional organizations, accreditation agencies or other related associations.

* Presents at professional conferences, publish books or other scholarly articles and/or engage in original or applied research.

* Maintain an awareness of course pre-requisites and advanced coursework to minimize overlap and achieve maximum course integration.

* Suggest/develop curriculum changes to integrate courses more effectively within a program of study.

* Seek opportunities for new program and/or course offerings.

15% - Prepare to Teach Assigned Course(s)

* Prepare your course syllabi.

* Prepare course materials prior to the course start date including textbooks, certified Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or other approved supplemental material.

* Prepare an outline (content and/or activities) to meet all course outcomes and competencies.

* Establish course grading criteria and utilize a system for recording and reporting student progress in a timely manner.

* Establish course and instructor expectations.

* Prepare the course shell, if applicable - make sure the content is present and updated.

15% - Organize Course(s) in an Effective Manner

* Design and layout of course shall be easy to follow and understandable.

o Scope and sequence of course content.

o Course navigation (for those using course shells):
Home, Course Syllabus, Grades, Modules.

* Make the course compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Copyright Guidelines

* Design a course that aligns with Barton's pillars of integrity and discourages academic cheating.

* Incorporate at least one essential skill outcome in the course content.

* Include various active learning techniques including, but not limited to interactive lectures, instructional videos with discussion, group discussions, simulations, small group work, and papers.

* Align course outcomes and competencies to course activities and/or assessments.

15% - Assess Student Learning and Use Assessment Data for Continuous Improvement

* Use a variety of assessment techniques to measure student learning including, but not limited to quizzes, written papers, reflections, and online quiz games.

* Develop course level assessments and connect to classroom level techniques.

* Reflect and use assessment data to continuously improve and update the course.

* Report student learning outcome data as requested.

5% - Performs other duties as needed or assigned.
10% - Engage in College Events, Activities and Operations

* Participate in college, division and faculty meetings.

* Actively participate in committees, councils and/or work groups as a volunteer or as assigned.

* Participate in strategic planning.

* Exhibits leadership through involvement in projects and…