Instructor in Associate Degree Nursing-Med Surg

Position Information

Job Title Instructor in Associate Degree Nursing-Med Surg Department LEVL - Nursing Employment Status FT Full-Time Full Time/Part Time Full Time Benefits Yes Months per Year 9 months

Job Description

SUMMARY

Conducts college courses for undergraduate students within the prescribed curriculum providing classroom and clinical instruction in the field of Nursing at South Plains College, by performing the following duties. The position is located on the Levelland Campus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Those requirements outlined in the South Plains College Faculty Handbook for instructors, as well as those special requirements related to Associate Degree Nursing Program, include the following. Other duties may be assigned by the Program Director.

All faculty are required to perform/attend clinical assignments at approved clinical affiliate locations for their respective program as directed by supervisor.

Teaches Associate Degree Nursing courses within prescribed curriculum.

Conducts classroom instruction, including the utilization of varied teaching methods.

Develops and implements plans for students learning experience. Compiles, administers, and grades examinations and course assignments.

Develops and maintains a climate in both the classroom and clinical setting that is conducive to personal and professional growth and is consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the program.

Performs related duties such as advising students on academic curricula, and may be asked to act as adviser to student organizations.

Serves on faculty committees both in the Associate Degree Nursing Program and South Plains College general committees.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises students in the clinical affiliates. Makes assignments in the clinical areas of the hospital and community health agencies that correlate with the classroom instruction.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here 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 regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The employee may also be required to lift and/or move up to and exceeding 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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