Instructor--Nursing--Maternity

Instructor--Nursing--Maternity

Position Title
- Instructor--Nursing--Maternity

Position Number - 97458

Position Type
- Regular Full-Time

Hiring Location
- Stanton Campus-Newark, DE

Salary
- Salary determined by relevant years of experience and education

Classification Title
- Instructor--Nursing--Maternity

Job Code - 2001 (FT), 2501 (PT)

FLSA
- Exempt

Position Pay Grade
- Salary Plan A

Position Type
- Full-Time

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

Nature and Scope
- An incumbent in this class typically reports to the Dean of Instruction through an Instructional Director, Department Chairperson or Program Coordinator. An incumbent is expected to plan, organize, and instruct in a manner to promote and direct successful student learning in keeping with the College's values and goals.

Principal Accountabilities
- An incumbent may perform any combination of the below listed accountabilities as determined by the supervisor:

• Plans, organizes, and instructs courses as assigned by the Department Chairperson/supervisor, utilizing effective and engaging instructional strategies, the learning management system (LMS), appropriate communication, classroom management, leadership skills, and instructional/educational technology to promote student success. Normal teaching contact hours per week are 18, unless otherwise modified by the Department Chairperson/Dean.
• 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. Evaluates and revises existing curriculum and courses as part of the annual course evaluation process and/or as assigned. Contributes to program review.
• 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. Provides a minimum of six (6) posted office hours per week to students.
• Participates in day, evening, and weekend program staffing, as requested.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

- 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. Knowledge and understanding of competency-based learning. 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 of instructional technology.

Ability to form an inclusive environment that respects diverse talents and ways of learning. Ability to understand and maintain a commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity. Ability to work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse student populations. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with a diverse population in a multicultural environment.

Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of a Master's degree in Nursing. Four (4) years of relevant work experience in nursing that includes primary focus in maternity. 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;…