General Nursing Instructor

Seeking qualified applicants with pediatric, maternal/child, medical/surgical or mental health experience. Nursing instructors are responsible for both theory and clinical instruction.

Salary is based on education and experience.

An incumbent is responsible for developing and improving curricula, instructing assigned courses consistent with syllabi, evaluating student learning, and fostering student success.

• Plans, organizes, and instructs courses as assigned by the Department Chairperson/supervisor.
• Demonstrates best practices in instruction and classroom management that respond to students’ diverse academic needs.
• Uses instructional technology including multimedia to meet students’ learning needs and achieve the objectives of the academic program/College.
• Assists or leads in planning and/or developing new curriculum and courses, as assigned by the Department Chairperson/Dean.
• Participates in the planning and implementation of Student Learning Outcomes Assessment (SLOA).
• Serves as an advisor for students, utilizing effective advisement strategies, the Student Educational Plan and other advisement tools to promote student retention and progression.
• Assists students toward the successful completion of course(s) which the instructor is teaching by providing outreach, guidance, feedback, supplemental instruction, tutoring, and other approved forms of academic support.
• Makes oneself accessible and available to assist students.
• Maintains adequate and timely student records and evaluates and reports students’ progress and attendance in a timely manner.
• Works as a team member with other faculty and staff to facilitate College and academic program operations and achieve goals and objectives.

• Knowledge of effective and engaging instructional techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of relevant subject matter in the incumbent’s discipline/department.
• Knowledge of computers and electronic instructional methodology.
• Ability to develop and use teaching strategies that will promote successful learning by addressing different learning styles and strategies.
• Ability to use assessment to enhance learning.
• Ability to understand, evaluate, and appropriately use instructional technology.

• Possession of a Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Four (4) years of relevant work experience in nursing.
• Possession of, or eligibility for, a valid license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Delaware or compact state at time of application and during employment in this position.