Nursing Instructor,Tenure Track Job Reno area,Nevada USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Nursing Instructor, Tenure Track (Multiple Openings)

Description

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), located in Reno, Nevada, is seeking applicants for three full‑time, tenure‑track Nursing Instructor positions.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Nursing or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Five years of recent acute clinical care experience.
Current unencumbered Nursing License in Nevada or another state, and ability to obtain a Nevada License upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Terminal nursing degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Certification in a specialty area of nursing.
Experience in higher education including teaching, simulation instruction, accreditation, program review or assessment.

Academic Faculty Responsibilities

Teach 30 credit or contact hours per academic year, August through May, in various modalities including in‑person, hybrid, online, live‑virtual, and at high‑school sites.

Support student learning outcome assessment by teaching toward approved outcomes and assessing performance.

Assist with curriculum and program review, revision, and assessment; aid in developing new course materials and instructional techniques.

Work closely with department peers and administrators as an effective teacher and contributing academic unit member.

Attend and participate in college events, department and division meetings, committees, and community service activities.

Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current in field knowledge and pedagogies.

Complete training outlined in TMCC's Faculty Standards of Online Instruction as needed.

Hold five office hours per week.

Participate in student advising, recruitment, and retention efforts.

Travel occasionally to community and workforce sites, conferences, and events as needed.

Communicate professionally with faculty, students, staff, and administration in the college’s best interests.

Comply with departmental administrative responsibilities and published college and NSHE policies and procedures.

Uphold TMCC’s mission, vision, and values in all duties.

Adhere to the published NSHE code of conduct and the Nevada State Ethical Standards.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Program Responsibilities

Instruct students in nursing theory and practice, assessing performance in courses.

Assist with nursing curriculum review and develop new instructional concepts.

Apply teaching techniques effective in laboratory/clinical settings using state‑of‑the‑art delivery systems.

Prepare lesson plans, syllabi, exam questions, and teaching aids; arrange instructional materials for class and homework.

Attend and participate in faculty development, department, division, and community meetings; advise, recruit, and retain students.

Teach or supplement courses via distance education platforms and complete necessary training.

Assist the program director in mentoring part‑time faculty.

Teach or conduct courses and clinicals during days, evenings, or weekends as needed.

Maintain regular office hours in a shared or private office.

Comply with nursing program policies and procedures.

Act as a partner in an educational enterprise serving student interests.

Perform duties consistent with TMCC’s standards, mission, and goals.

Function independently as part of a team.

Perform other program duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits Information

Salary: Initial salary placement depends on education level and experience. This 9‑month role totals 172 working days per year. Salaries based on a 12‑month schedule:
Master's: $80,000–$96,000;
Master's + 30: $84,000–$101,400;
PhD: $89,000–$106,800.

Perks of Working at TMCC

Health insurance (with dental and vision options).
19.25% retirement match; 30 sick leave days; 12 paid holidays.
Life insurance, long‑term disability, and generous sick leave benefits.
Employer‑paid long‑term disability at 60% of salary up to $7,500 per month.
Sports and fitness center membership options for employees and partners.
Com Psych support for employees during difficult life moments.
Reduced‑rate tuition benefit for faculty and qualifying dependents.
Free parking at all TMCC campus locations.
No state income tax.
Various discounts and employee purchase programs.

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