Nursing​/LPN Tenure Track Faculty

Category:
Faculty

Department:
Nursing

Locations:
Syracuse, NY

Posted:
Dec 9, 2024

Closes:
Open Until Filled

Type:
Full Time - 10 Months

Position

ID: 183756

About Onondaga Community College:

Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year.

Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.

Job Description:

Be a part of the dynamic team that helps shape the next generation of nurses! The Nursing Department invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty appointment in our ACEN-accredited Associate Degree Nursing program and/or upcoming Licensed Practical Nurse program. Major responsibilities include teaching nursing theory, clinical instruction and evaluation, lab instruction and evaluation; curriculum development and evaluation with opportunities to incorporate SIMS activities, student mentoring and advisement to ensure strengthening of knowledge, skills, and competencies.

The successful candidate will:

• Use appropriate technology to deliver and enhance learning;
• Be innovative in the presentation of lectures and hands-on learning activities that achieve learning outcomes;
• Provide timely feedback on students' assignments and exams throughout each semester;
• Assess learning outcomes and adapt curriculum to meet learning objectives;
• Be responsive to student questions and available for student support;
• Demonstrate insight and encouragement in working with diverse student populations, especially students traditionally underrepresented in higher education;
• Provide appropriate academic advising to students to support timely degree or certification completion;
• Be accountable to meet the needs of the Department and the College, including timely submission of grades and other required materials.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university or foreign equivalency is required to instruct in the AAS RN program.
• At least three (3) years current acute-care experience.
• Candidates must be qualified to assist students with bedside nursing care and possess a broad knowledge of current and evolving clinical technology with advanced computer skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• College, vocational or proprietary school teaching experience.
• Experience with designing and conducting clinical laboratory simulations and a working knowledge of operating simulation manikins.
• Experience with distance education.
• Experience with mastery learning and instructional modules.
• Experience in student advisement.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Bilingual in English and another language will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

:

• Involvement in professional organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team.
• Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching.
• Flexibility in instructional delivery.
• Service to college and community and a commitment to working closely with undergraduate students in small-class settings in a dynamic and diverse/multicultural college environment.

Additional Information:

• Salary for 25/26 Assistant Professor level is $59,676.
• Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:
  • New York State Teacher's Retirement System or Optional Retirement Savings Program.
  • Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).
• As a Public Employer, we participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for qualified borrowers.

Application Instructions:

• To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter, copy of licensure and unofficial transcripts at time of application.
• The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, one must be from a current or former supervisor. Finalists will be notified before references are checked.
• Offers are contingent on the completion of a background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire.

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