Nursing Instructor - Tenure-Track - Spokane Community College

Nursing Instructor
- Tenure-Track
- Spokane Community College

Prepares for and instructs, through traditional classroom and distance education modes, classes in the discipline of Nursing with emphasis in Medical/ Surgical and/or Psychiatric Nursing. Examples of the types of courses typically assigned include Nursing Care of the Acute Patient, Fundamentals in Nursing, and Care of the Mental Health Patient. Assignments may be at off-campus centers and may also include evening and/or weekend classes;
Provides availability and accessibility to students for purpose of academic consulting and support, in a manner appropriate to meet student needs, through a combination of scheduled office hours, e-mail accessibility or other effective means of responsive and timely communication;
Communicates expectations and establishes clear grading criteria through appropriate instructional means, to include but not limited to developing course syllabi, handouts, and materials supporting the instructional process; evaluates student progress and provides clear, timely feedback;
Participates in district, division, department, or general faculty meetings; in-service training; curriculum development; academic consulting; workshops or seminars; service on district or college councils or committees, accreditation committees or other activities within the scope of the position;
Complies with state and federal law applicable to professional duties and responsibilities; follows established procedures in areas such as printing, turning in grades, bookstore orders, office support, student financial aid requirements, safety and health issues, and related administrative processes;
Supports and advances the Spokane Colleges strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned;
In addition, faculty may:
Instruct courses in related disciplines based upon individual qualifications and expertise. Of particular interest is Medical/ Surgical Concepts;
Supervise paraprofessional employees or direct the work of assigned work-study students. Responsible for ensuring assigned faculty/staff adhere to acceptable behavior and performance standards. Demonstrate that assigned faculty/staff have been informed how behavior and performance will be assessed, receive timely and accurate feedback regarding performance, and any observed performance and behavioral problems are corrected promptly;
Work evening, alternative schedules, summer or at alternative work locations consistent with the terms of the collective bargaining agreement;
Advise student clubs or associations.

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution with emphasis and concentration in the teaching areas outlined above. Professional license as a registered nurse in Washington State or ability to obtain this license prior to first day of employment. Minimum of two years' work experience in medical/surgical and/or psychiatric nursing.

Desired

Qualifications:

Five years' work experience in Medical/ Surgical, and/or Psychiatric nursing. Recent college-level teaching experience. Previous experience equivalent to one full academic year of teaching. Familiarity with Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing standards for associate degree programs. Ability to employ various formats and styles in teaching to include distance learning, and simulation instruction. Be an advocate of community college education.