Nursing Instructor

There is a Recruitment/Retention bonus of $14,500

There is a Recruitment/Retention bonus of $14,500. This position is eligible for an education reimbursement benefit for those applicants who currently have a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing to obtain a Master's degree in Nursing.

Instructional faculty has the responsibility of creating an innovative learning environment both inside and outside the classroom, and to inspire success and excellence in student learning.

• Teach classroom, lab, and clinical components of assigned nursing and allied health courses.
• Collaboratively develop and implement a concept-based course plan (syllabus) in a team-based learning format.
• Participate in scheduled academic program reviews, including assessment of student learning at the course, program, and institutional level using feedback to make improvements.
• Make recommendations for textbooks and instructional resources to the faculty team.
• Facilitate student learning by providing a safe and supportive environment and encouraging active student participation.
• Demonstrate instructional competence and expertise in assigned subject matter.
• Use innovative instructional strategies and emerging technologies to enhance learning.
• Facilitate distance education delivery and provide support to outreach students.
• Apply knowledge of diverse communities and skill sets to customize effective teaching methods.
• Assess student learning and performance, and provide formative feedback in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and complete course records, relay student engagement information, and enter final grades in accordance within established deadlines.
• Foster effective working relationships with the healthcare team to provide a comprehensive and safe environment for students’ clinical learning experiences.
• Work with clinical preceptors to develop an instructional plan outlining clinical learning experiences, and to assess students’ clinical performance.
• Function as a role model for professional nursing and communicate this role to students.
• Share pertinent student information with colleagues, including but not limited to progress reports, attendance records, and academic difficulty issues.
• Assist students with degree planning and conduct regularly scheduled advisement sessions to discuss progress toward achieving learning outcomes.
• Provide a workload schedule showing instructional and office hours.
• Oversee the efficient use of supplies and equipment in the campus lab and clinical area; make purchase recommendations to the nursing director.
• Assist with positive program promotion and recruitment.
• Attend program advisory board and college meetings as required.
• Fulfill responsibilities in accordance with institutional policies and procedures in a professional manner.
• Assume responsibility for professional development, service to the college, and other reasonably related duties as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Must submit an approved education plan and complete a graduate degree in nursing within five years of hire.

• Three years of nursing experience with a strong preference for recent work in direct patient care.

• Unencumbered license to practice professional nursing in the State of Wyoming, or the ability to obtain licensure within two months of hire.
• Possess and maintain a valid State of Wyoming driver’s license, or ability to obtain Wyoming driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor Certification, or the ability to complete…