Nursing Instructor

Position: FT Nursing Instructor (12M)
Description

Summary

Under the supervision of the Dean, Nursing Education Programs, Nursing Faculty are required to provide quality instruction in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings and to assume responsibilities designed to enhance the Nursing Program and Johnston Community College as assigned by the Dean, Nursing Education Programs.

Knowledge & Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* Will assist in simulation labs, providing instruction and offer guidance to enhance and ensure hands-on learning and student learning experiences.

* Sets up, facilitates, pre-briefing, and debriefing of simulation-based learning experiences.

* Providing instruction in classroom and clinical settings.

* Participating in the development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum and learning resources.

* Participating in the development of course outlines and overviews.

* Participating in student advising.

* Evaluating student learning.

* Maintaining accurate student records pertaining to attendance, health and achievement of program outcomes.

* Participating in the evaluation and selection of instructional supplies and equipment, textbooks and supplemental materials for students and the Learning Resource Center.

* Participating in recruitment and selection of students.

* Participating in program evaluation and development and implementation of departmental policies and the annual departmental plan.

* Attending Faculty and Nursing Advisory Committee Meetings.

* Participates in outreach activities such as Career Days, Health Fairs, and Roadshows as schedule permits.

* Providing quality care for patients involved in selected learning experiences within the guidelines of the North Carolina Nursing Practice Act.

* Contributing to effective relationships between the College and affiliating health service agencies.

* Complying with all requirements of the health service agencies.

* Participating in Department and College graduation ceremonies.

* Participating in affairs of the College including recruitment of students, maintenance of learning environment, student activities, committee appointments, and other duties assigned by the College Administration.

* Performing other duties as assigned by the Dean, Nursing Education Programs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum &

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Minimum:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a commitment to obtain a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus in nursing education within three years of employment or Master of Science Degree in Nursing with a focus in Nursing Education or Doctorate of Philosophy in Nursing or PhD in Nursing Candidate and meet the education requirements for Nurse Educators as outlined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing within the first three years of employment, which includes: have preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, appropriate to assignment.

This preparation may be met by one of the following:

(1) completion of 45 contact hours of continuing education courses;

(2) completion of a certificate program in nursing education;

(3) nine semester hours of graduate course work;

(4) national certification in nursing education; or

(5) documentation of successful completion of structured, individualized development activities of at least 45 contact hours approved by the NC Board of Nursing.

Experience Minimum:
Two (2) calendar years, or the equivalent of, full time clinical practice experience as a registered nurse.

Experience Preferred: Two (2) calendar years or more clinical practice experience as a registered nurse, and teaching experience in nursing at the community college or university level.

Additional…