Instructor - ASN

Instructor - ASN Job no: 495277 Closes:
Work Type:
Faculty Full-Time Locations:
Lake Charles, LA Categories:
Nursing

College: SOWELA

Department: Academic Affairs

Sub department: School of Nursing & Allied Health

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 9 month

Salary: {sSalary}

• Understand and adhere to all applicable Louisiana Community and Technical College System policies and those in the SOWELA Technical Community College Faculty Handbook.
• Understand and adhere to all laws pertaining to disclosure of student records.
• Understand and adhere to the professional scope, standards, codes, rules and regulations of Professional Governing Bodies:
  • American Nurses Association
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing
  • Nurses Code of Ethics
  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
• Teaching and Direct Instructional
  
  Activities:
  • Prepare course materials using evidence-based resources (textbooks, instructional aids, online resources, and materials).
  • Organize teaching plans and make them available for course presentation.
  • Organize course time to be accomplished in the allotted time.
  • Provide instruction to individual students and groups appropriate to the needs and requirements of activities.
  • Attend class on time; if unavailable, ensure an alternate method of course delivery is available for students.
  • Deliver course content in a clear, concise manner that enhances student learning.
  • Demonstrate varied methods of course content delivery and use of instructional aids.
  • Provide adequate resources that enable students to successfully complete assignments.
  • Act as a content expert in subject matter.
  • Promote discussion among students as well as learning and individual initiative.
  • Provide constructive feedback in a timely manner on tests and assignments.
  • Provide fair grading of student course work.
  • Oversee students’ clinical practice:
    • Ensure clinical site allows students to gain clinical experience for course content and enhance clinical judgment.
    • Orient self and students to clinical facility policies and procedures.
    • Evaluate student performance in the clinical setting.
    • Participate in pre- and post- conference experiences.
• Service to Students, Department, Division or College:
  • Maintain office hours as required.
  • Submit reports and perform required record-keeping functions in a timely and dependable manner.
  • Participate in School of Nursing and Allied Health (SoNAH) monthly meetings and standing committees as assigned; may include serving as committee chair.
  • Accept SoNAH service assignments such as recruiting, pinning and graduation activities.
  • Professionally represent the institution in college-related outreach activities.
  • Serve on advisory boards/committees as needed.
  • Apply academic expertise in the local, state or national community.
  • Sponsor student activities or groups.
  • Participate in workshops and seminars.
  • Assist students with advising and counseling activities related to academic, career and job placement areas.
• Professional Development
  
  Activities:
  • Attend conferences, seminars and workshops that enhance expertise in teaching responsibilities.
  • Participate in professional organizations.
  • Act as a role model for nursing students.
  • Develop and maintain professional and collegial relationships.
  • Communicate on professional matters with media, government agencies and other professional bodies when asked.

• Master’s degree in Nursing or higher.

• Nursing experience of two years in the concentration hired to teach (Medical-Surgical, Maternal Child, Pediatrics, Mental Health).

• Ability to use a computer for composing, storing and retrieving information.
• Proficiency in the use of standard office equipment and networked personal computers.
• Proficiency in a variety of software, including but not limited to Microsoft Office.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations needed to complete job tasks.
• Skilled at planning, organizing, and prioritizing job duties to meet deadlines.
• Maintaining interpersonal professional working relationships at all levels – students, peers, and executives.

• Must meet faculty…