Course Coordinator​/Instructor - Nursing Instruction - Southaven

Overview

The Course Coordinator/Instructor is responsible for the planning and facilitating implementation of the curriculum relative to the course assigned. Maintains open communication with the Program Director and faculty members in the course. The Instructor is responsible for both classroom and clinical instruction. This includes but is not limited to classroom presentations, giving and grading examinations, advising students in academic choices, supervising clinical experiences, planning and participating in lab and simulation, and evaluating students using tools specific to nursing.

• Master of Science Degree in Nursing
• At least one year of clinical experience
• Teaching experience desirable
• Unencumbered license to practice in Mississippi
• Acceptable criminal history background check

Under the direction of the Director, in addition to fulfilling the job description in the NWCC policy manual the nursing instructor will:

• Plan instruction to achieve program and student learning outcomes.
• Organize instruction to consider individual differences among learners.
• Obtain and use information about the needs and progress of individual learners.
• Obtain and use information about the effectiveness of instruction to revise it when necessary.
• Use instructional techniques, methods, and media related to the program and student learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student-learning outcomes (SLO) with valid, reliable NCLEX-RN style test items and maintain test security.
• Communicate with learners with civility and respect.
• Utilize test statistics to improve reliability and validity of tests, thereby meeting end of program SLO’s and program outcomes.
• Demonstrate a varied repertoire of teaching methods.
• Reinforce and encourage learner involvement in instruction.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the subject being taught.
• Organize time, space, materials, and equipment for instruction.
• Demonstrate high expectations for learners’ academic performance.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching and learning and the subject being taught.
• Help learners develop positive self-concepts.
• Manage classroom interactions.
• Conduct clinical activities in compliance with accreditation guidelines.
• Organize and evaluate clinical experience in cooperation with Course Coordinator.
• Evaluate clinical experiences to ensure learning outcomes are met.
• Work cooperatively with faculty and staff to carry out assigned teaching responsibilities.
• Attend yearly continuing education offerings and earn CEU’s consistent with requirements of college, professional accreditation, licensing, and /or certification agencies.
• Follow a yearly plan for maintaining professional development in area of responsibility.
• Keep up to date documentation in Nursing Faculty File and Xitracs.
• Maintain clinical requirements of individual agencies including computer training, TCPS and glucose monitor.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the program of learning.
• Project professionalism and a positive image to the students, clinical agencies, and community.
• Promote and maintain collaborative relationships with community agencies to benefit program outcomes for NWCC Nursing.
• Assist with the development of standards for admission, progression, and graduation of students.
• Provide academic advisement for nursing students.
• Refer students to Student Counseling, Disability, and Testing Services if needed.
• Participate in course and faculty meetings.
• Serve on committees of the institution and the program.
• Participate in college related activities that benefit the college.
• Follow NW policies including maintaining office hours.
• Participate in professional organizations and activities.
• Maintain requirements specified by state and national accrediting agencies.
• Perform other duties as needed for maintenance, progress, and completion of the nursing program.
• Serve as temporary course coordinator as needed by the program.
• Carry out the responsibilities as appropriate according to the duties and responsibilities outlined in the NWCC Faculty Policies and Procedures Manual and Nursing Program Faculty Handbook
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing and the Dean of Health Sciences.

To apply, applicants must submit and attach the following:

• Application thwestms.edu
• Resume
• Transcripts
• Three (3) Professional References

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Education and Training
• Industries

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