Pediatric Practical Nursing Instructor; Part time​/Adjunct; Saginaw, MI

Job Title and Department

Pediatric Instructor – Practical Nurse

Department:
Education

The Pediatric instructor performs as an expert, entrusted with imparting the knowledge and skills each student needs to be successful by providing quality delivery of assigned courses while ensuring that all students become competent in the course objectives. Instructors evaluate and resolve student questions, issues and problems, and ensure appropriate action is taken to the satisfaction of the student, Dorsey College, and/or regulatory agencies in compliance with policy, procedures, and legal requirements.

Instructors are to be motivating, fair and impartial, creative, dedicated, and professional.

• Plan, prepare, and deliver quality classroom instruction in lecture, clinical, and/or laboratory format based on the approved course outline by selecting and utilizing a variety of approved course materials and teaching methods that address all learning modalities to ensure that the needs of individual students in the program are met.
• Assess student learning using appropriate methods and demonstrate effectiveness with strong outcomes in student retention, student success, and student attendance, as measured by the faculty development program.
• Conduct an engaging classroom lecture and/or lab based on the course outline, motivate students by demonstrating sensitivity for concerns and actively involving students in classroom discussions and/or activities.
• Advise students on attendance, grades, and issues throughout the module and mid-term to ensure successful completion of their course.
• Contact absentee students by text, email, and/or phone as needed to improve retention.
• Manage classroom environment through compliance with campus policies including but not limited to classroom management, attendance, punctuality, and professionalism.
• Ensure instructor preparedness before class by listing the following information on the white board in class:
  Instructor Name and Contact Information (Google Voice Phone Number and Dorsey Email Address), Date, Class Name, Day’s Objectives, and Next Session Objectives.
• Monitor and prepare supplies and equipment to ensure readiness prior to class, informing appropriate campus personnel when areas requiring attention are discovered.
• Participate in faculty, staff, committee, and in-service meetings. Attendance at commencement is strongly encouraged.
• Demonstrate professional growth in the subject in which you teach through a combination of several activities: membership and participation in educational associations, professional organizations, continuing education, concurrent related business experience, educational research, and awareness of current practices and standards.
• Facilitate all courses included in the curriculum if Pediatric is not available and/or when necessary; except Obstetrics, unless experienced.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills as well as active listening.
• Strong time management skills and ability to work well under pressure.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, show extreme resourcefulness and problem‑solving skills.
• Follow policies and procedures and support the Director of Nursing, Managing Director and the needs of the campus.
• Express a positive attitude about school activities.
• Proficient with basic office equipment, computers, and computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite.

• Current, unencumbered Michigan licensure as a registered nurse (RN) with experience in Pediatrics.
• Examples (but not limited to) pediatric unit background and/or caring for pediatric‑aged children as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or a comparable position.
• Minimum of a master’s degree in nursing science…