Instructor, Nursing

Position: Instructor, Nursing - FT
Under the general direction and supervision of the Dean & Associate Dean of Health Sciences, the Instructor will provide instruction to students in various courses in the classroom (may be face-to-face or online), laboratory/clinical settings. The instructor may serve as a coordinator for a group of courses or be the lead instructor for a course or courses within the program.

The instructor develops and implements the course syllabus according to the Program curriculum plan and SCC policies in cooperation with other faculty. This is a full-time regular position for the upcoming  academic year.

Essential Functions

Provide Instruction in Assigned Subject Area:

* Provides Classroom/laboratory/clinical instruction consistent with course objectives and standards for Practical Nursing Education as defined by the Nebraska State Board of Nursing and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

* Correlates classroom instruction with clinical experience through appropriate assignments and clinical conferences/evaluations according to the Program curriculum plan.

* Assigns learning experiences in a sequential manner to integrate theory with practice.

* Communicate with appropriate staff within the cooperating agencies regarding the objectives to be met and the skills and procedures students need.

* Provides students and agencies with schedules for clinicals and a way to communicate changes in a timely manner.

* Orients students to clinical facilities and supervises students as required by accreditation and the facility.

* Monitors safe laboratory/clinical practice for students.

* Selects a variety of learning experiences in a variety of settings, which will allow students to gain knowledge of their role in the health care team and meet their educational needs. Utilize a variety of teaching strategies and modern technology in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical.

* Uses the Interdisciplinary Center collaboratively within the division and as appropriate for the program to enhance student learning and provide experiences that students may not have the opportunity to participate in due to limited clinical availability.

* Establishes positive interpersonal relations with students.

* Acts as a role model by practicing the concepts, principles, skills, and attitudes needed to be an excellent healthcare worker.

* Demonstrate skills and attitudes consistent with the program code of ethics and the program minimum standards.

* Cooperates with the Simulation Center Faculty to ensure students follow policies and procedures for the Center.

Provide for Student Evaluation and Record Keeping:

* Prepares, administers, and grades examinations and quizzes promptly.

* Maintains records of grades and attendance, and submits mid-term and final grades to the Program Chair and Student Services at the conclusion of the course.

* Evaluate students on a continual basis, keeping them apprised of their progress, maintain accurate student records, and submit grades as required.

* Documents performance and keeps student apprised of their progress through anecdotal notes, grades, conferences, and regularly scheduled evaluations.

* Participates in the Program Assessment Plan by helping to establish benchmarks for assessing student learning and providing information to evaluate student performance against the established criteria.

Remain Current in Events and Developments Related to Subject Area:

* Increase and improve teaching skills and subject knowledge through personal and professional development, such as Staff Development activities, in-service days, workshops/conferences, formal education, continuing education, technical updates, and personal study or professional reading.

* Uses student instructor/course evaluation results as a tool to improve student learning, which demonstrates the HSD belief statement regarding our commitment to continuous improvement of learning.

* Benefits from the employee evaluation process by identifying personal and professional goals each year, and evaluating and revising previous goals.

Develop/Revise Course Curriculum and Educational Materials:

* Develops and/or revises course syllabi and outlines as needed to meet the Program philosophy and objectives according to the Instructional Division Guidelines.

* Recommends textbooks to be used in courses according to the Program plan and follows the Instructional Division rule for textbook selection.

* Requests/recommends additions or deletions to the Learning Resource Center in cooperation with the Program faculty.

* Plans for needed handouts, syllabi, and other educational materials in advance and follow College, Division, and Program rules for printing and copyrights.

Serves as an Academic Advisor for Students:

* Advises individual and/or groups of students about the Program as assigned.

* Keeps the Program Chair and other Program Faculty informed about advisees while maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding students.

* Maintains knowledge of information in the College…