Instructional Faculty, Registered Nursing

Full-time, 9-month instructional faculty position available in the Associate Degree Registered Nursing Program.

Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Nursing, a minimum of two years recent clinical experience, and current unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse in Ohio.

The successful candidate will use a learner-centered approach to teaching that incorporates active learning strategies and technology to enhance student learning and foster diversity and inclusion in courses. Primary duties include on-ground and online classroom teaching and participation in college-wide initiatives.

Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate must possess strong interpersonal and technology skills, ability to work in teams, and flexibility to teach day, evening, or Saturday hours and at the College’s campuses in Springfield and Beavercreek, OH as needed. Position reports to the Dean of the School of Nursing.

Position will remain open until filled.

Major responsibilities are in the areas of Teaching/Learning, Professional Growth, and Service to the College and Community.

Faculty are expected to be progressive in instructional strategies and in their discipline; to be actively involved in the governance of the College; to plan future directions for their programs and the College as a whole; and to be collegial in their relationships with colleagues, staff, and students. Each faculty member is directly responsible to a departmental/divisional administrator.

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in subject area(s)
• Use instructional and discipline specific technology
• Design courses that effectively meet student and curricular needs
• Accommodate students with varying backgrounds and learning styles
• Develop and use syllabi within College/School guidelines
• Deliver course content successfully
• Participate in the assessment of student learning and program review
• Manage courses such that students receive regular feedback and college reports are submitted in a timely fashion
• Meet all classes or provide alternatives
• Provide external support for students through office hours and cooperation with student services offices
• Maintain professional relationships with students
• Provide academic advising

As a professional educator, the faculty member shall continue to grow and develop as an educator and as a member of the profession through formal and/or informal activities, which increase knowledge and enhance teaching ability.

As a member of a learning community, faculty members are expected to contribute to the life of the College. Their activities advance the goals and image of one’s program, school, and the College as a whole.

• Participate in scheduled institutional meetings and activities
• Participate in program and College accreditation, curriculum development, and program assessment
• Assist in the formulation of school objectives and goals
• Serve on at least one faculty, vice president’s or All-College Committee annually (after the first year of hire)
• Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to student and institutional need
• Participate in student and/or community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission of the College
• Assist in the articulation of courses and programs with secondary and post-secondary institutions
• Maintain collegial relationships with other college personnel

In short, faculty members’ jobs are varied, and change based on the individual needs of each program.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and sit; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is often required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and far vision and ability to adjust focus.