Nursing Faculty (9 month

Nursing Faculty (9 Month)

The Nursing faculty member is a 9-month position that is primarily responsible for teaching in the Nursing program. This position plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student learning in keeping with Craven Community College's learning centered values in a manner that meets the essential competencies of a Craven Community College educator. Nursing faculty respond to students in a timely manner and communicate with the discipline and department via college-provided tools and resources.

Nursing faculty will teach 18 to 20 contact hours each semester or as designated by the Director of Nursing Programs.

Craven Community College is a comprehensive institution of higher learning which places emphasis on excellence in classroom, simulation lab and clinical instruction. Nursing Faculty have the following duties and are expected to demonstrate and maintain competency in each of the following areas throughout their employment with the college.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and manages patient clinical assignments for students, taking into consideration student level, patient acuity, clinical course objectives and staff input
• Collaborates with other faculty, unit managers and unit staff to assist students in meeting course and clinical objectives
• Monitors student progress and provides instruction and constructive feedback as needed
• Provides weekly written feedback to students on written assignments and anecdotal
• Evaluates student achievement of clinical objectives
• Plans and conducts pre and post conferences
• Consults with the Director of Nursing or the lead faculty member for recommendations regarding student remediation and/or unsafe practice
• Maintains clinical facility requirements such as CORE orientation, facility orientation, immunizations, PPD verification, and CPR certification

Mastery of Subject Matter

• Demonstrates a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline
• Displays an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline
• Connects their subject matter with related fields
• Stays current in their subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, and workshops
• Learns and uses technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate

Teaching Performance

• Plans, organizes, reviews, and updates course content to provide instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning
• Employs appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students
• Modifies, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs
• Employs available instructional technology, i.e. the Internet, virtual reality, telecourses, simulations, and other interactive technology when appropriate
• Encourages the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments
• Incorporates core competencies into curriculum
• Develops, updates, and submits required documentation including course syllabi, student attendance and other information in accordance with program and college policies
• Provides ADA-compliant material and other accommodations to students that have proper documentation

Evaluation of Student Learning

• Establishes and utilizes meaningful student learning outcomes for courses/programs.
• Develops and uses various assessment methods to evaluate student progress and mastery of course and program outcomes.
• Evaluates student performance fairly and consistently
• Provides feedback on student's progress, in a timely manner, to facilitate academic success
• Maintains accurate records of student progress and submits final grade rosters each semester according to established deadlines
• Demonstrates sensitivity to student needs and circumstances

Support of College Policies and Procedures

• Teaches classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment
• Maintains confidentiality of student information
• Disseminates current information pertaining to services available to students throughout the college
• Exercises stewardship of…