Faculty, Nursing

$5,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment

Up to $5,000 in relocation reimbursement for qualified candidates

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- Reporting to the Associate Dean of Nursing & Health Sciences, the incumbent will teach discipline-specific courses as needed using a variety of methodologies.

Responsibilities will include course preparation and instruction; curriculum development; participation in the college community and continued professional growth activities; and creative program building based on needs assessment and collaboration with other faculty. May be asked to teach other courses in disciplines in which they are credentialed.

Besides traditional class structuring, the college is also attempting to meet the varying needs of our students by offering weekend, year-round, and compressed courses of instruction and services. Since service to our students is our highest priority, instructors can expect to participate in innovative methods, and assignments may be multi-campus and/or at clinical agency locations, with the possibility of interactive, online, day, evening, and/or weekend classes.

In addition to a competitive salary and relocation for these 9-month positions, we offer generous time off including a two-week winter break and a one-week spring break, 10 sick days annually, up to 3 personal days (from the sick leave bank), retirement, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance at 2x base salary, and more.

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- Responsibilities:

1. Prepare for and facilitate learning in the assigned courses according to the College's core values. Establish a professional and safe learning environment. Set the classroom tone by modeling appropriate workplace skills and behavior. Maintain a positive climate for learning through effective classroom management and enforcement of the Student Code of Conduct.

2. Meet student learning needs by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and assessments.

3. Maintain student records and documentation. Submit grades within the expected timeframe. Provide timely verbal and written feedback to students to ensure continued growth and development.

4. Participate in the development, implementation, evaluation, and updating of the curriculum.

5. Collaborate with College staff to recruit students. Assist with student recruitment by participating in college recruitment events, partnering with recruitment staff, maintaining relationships with alumni, and proactively promoting the College and its services.

6. Collaborate with College staff to retain students and help them be successful. Work with Student Services to provide guidance to students. Assist in advising students regarding course enrollment, program and course content, lifelong learning, and other program-related subjects.

7. Work with internal customers, including student services staff, adjunct faculty, and other College staff, to provide consistent, effective learning and support for students. Stay current with internal and external changes and provide input by participating in college meetings and activities.

8. Build and maintain ongoing relationships with community, industry, and clinical partners. Participate in external meetings and activities.

9. Actively participate in professional growth activities such as networking and sharing with faculty across the College and professional organizations; accepting and incorporating guidance and support from peers and supervisors; staying up-to-date with technology trends; maintaining occupational competencies; staying current in the field; and maintaining a professional development plan. Assist with mentoring other full-time and adjunct faculty.

10. Maintain equipment and supplies for the classroom and labs as necessary to support the assigned program area and future industry trends. Work with the supervisor to identify alternative funding sources as needed.

11. Other duties as assigned.

The general expectation is that full-time faculty serve as provisional faculty for a period of three years prior to being reviewed for continuing status. The determination of faculty status is, however, ultimately at the discretion of the Yavapai College District Governing Board and the College…