Instructor, Nursing

Instructor, Nursing - FT

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Position Information Position Title Instructor, Nursing - FT Department Practical Nursing Location Lincoln Job Category Faculty Job Type Full-Time Regular Posting Number 01981 Position End Date Position Summary Information General Description of Position Under the general direction and supervision of the Associate Dean/Dean, the instructor will provide instruction to students in various courses, which could include face-to-face, online, laboratory, and/or 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 College policies in cooperation with other faculty. This is a full-time regular position.

• Provide classroom/laboratory/clinical/online instruction consistent with course objectives, standards, and guidelines for the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Nebraska State Board of Nursing.
• Teach courses in this Health Sciences Division as assigned in cooperation with the Program Faculty.
• Correlate classroom instruction with clinical experience through appropriate assignments and clinical conferences/evaluations according to the Program curriculum plan.
• Assign learning experiences in a sequential manner to integrate theory with practice.
• Communicate with appropriate staff at the affiliated agencies regarding scheduling students, objectives to be met, and the skills and procedures students need.
• Orient students to clinical facilities and supervise students as required by accreditation, the program, and the facility.
• Monitor safe laboratory/clinical practice for students.
• Select 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/or clinical.
• Use the Interdisciplinary Center as appropriate for the program to enhance student learning and provide experiences students may not have due to limited clinical availability.
• Evaluate students on a continual basis, keeping them apprised of their progress, maintain accurate student records, and submit grades as required.
• Establish positive interpersonal relations with students.
• Act 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.

• Prepare, administer, and grade examinations and quizzes promptly.
• Maintain records of grades and attendance and submit mid-term and final grades to the Program Chair and/or Student Services at the conclusion of the course.
• Document performance and keep student apprised of their progress through anecdotal notes, grades, conferences, and regularly scheduled evaluations.
• Participate 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.

• 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.
• Use 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.

• Develop and/or revise course syllabi and outlines, as needed, to meet the Program philosophy and objectives according to the Instructional Division Guidelines.
• Recommend textbooks to be used in courses according to the Program plan.
• Request/recommend additions or deletions to the Learning Resource Center in cooperation with the Program faculty.
• Plan for needed handouts, syllabi, and other educational materials in advance, and follow College, Division, and Program rules for printing and copyrights.

• Advise individuals and/or groups of students about the Program as assigned.
• Keep the Program Chair and other Program Faculty informed about advisees while maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding students.
• Maintain knowledge of information in the College Student Handbook and Program Student Handbook and apply…