BSN Nursing Faculty

The BSN nursing instructor works under the direction of the Lead Faculty/Associate Dean/Dean and the VP of Academics. The BSN nursing instructor is actively engaged in course delivery and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, grading, course creation, proctoring, test review, and evaluation of assigned courses. The didactic or theory instructor is the lead course instructor and is responsible for coordinating and overseeing specific courses.

The instructor teaches theory and practical applications using instructional methods and teaching skills in the classroom, Skills Lab, Simulation, and affiliated clinical sites. The instructor is also attentive to the needs of our students, provides mentorship, and maintains a satisfactory working relationship with students.

• Possess knowledge of the material taught to students.
• Delivers curriculum following syllabi, according to program objectives and timelines.
• Communicate effectively and possess the ability to impart knowledge to others.
• Remain current with industry standards for the assigned program area.
• Employ appropriate instructional resources and evidence-based strategies to enhance the learning process to meet diverse student needs.
• Manage and maintain the classroom in good physical and academic productive order to support learning and student success.
• Is well-organized and prepared for class; starts and ends class consistently on time.

• Prepare lesson plans and other curriculum-related materials.
• Posts office hours and is available to students during that time.
• Promptly record student conferences and counseling on Corrective Action Plans (CAP) forms.
• Works additional time weekly, as needed, to address individual student needs outside the classroom.
• Prepares progress reports. Grade written assignments, maintain accurate records, and promptly return graded work to students.
• Requisition s supplies and forms, from proper sources, and stores them properly.
• Attend formal and informal staff and faculty meetings.
• Inform the Associate Dean of unsatisfactory student’s academic progress, discipline or attitude problems, and occurrences that warrant discussion.
• Contact absent students to follow up on assignments and updates as needed.
• Active member and participate in the academic team to improve student attendance, retention, and graduation rates.

• Participate in all responsibilities of teaching BSN and VN courses, including student orientation, grading assignments, discussion posts, exams, and other course assessments.
• Mentor students scoring at or below 74 in coursework and actively take student appointments for individual and group mentoring sessions.
• Communicate with students, didactic course faculty, and/or Associate Dean regarding student progress and refer students to college services as necessary.
• Participate in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Facilitate learning and learner development. Create lectures, content, and materials for courses.
• Develop/maintain syllabi and course content in Canvas (Learning Management System).
• Teach course material following evidence-based practice, the class schedule, and course syllabi.
• Maintains university-level rigor and demands a high level of academic excellence from students.
• Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress; and provides feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher-order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
• Encourage an atmosphere where students may ask questions, offer opinions and express ideas.
• Participate in all course responsibilities and assignments related to teaching, grading, assessing courses, retaining students, and contributing actively as a course instructor, whether teaching in a team or as an individual.
• Grade assignments, proctor exams, review tests and engage in course delivery.
• Evaluate students’ academic and clinical performance; submit midterm and final grades on time.
• Complete simulation orientation and simulation debrief training with the Simulation Center Director.
• Act as mentor and…