Assistant Professor of Nursing

Overview

About Jefferson Community College:
Come work in beautiful northern New York at Jefferson Community College located in Watertown, New York, near the shores of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. One of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Jefferson serves students pursuing credit courses in liberal arts, business, math, science, allied health and technology for transfer or career purposes.

We also offer a multitude of workshops for professional training, personal development, and youth.

Jefferson Community College, Watertown, New York, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, is conducting a search for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Nursing. Reporting to the Director of Nursing, responsibilities include teaching classroom lectures, skills laboratories, lab simulation, and clinical instruction, in addition to student advising and college committee work. Successful candidates will teach 18 contact hours per semester;

166 duty days per year. The faculty are expected to advance the College s focus on student success and completion and will work closely with the College s leadership to advance the mission of the current Strategic Plan which may be reviewed by the Strategic Plan and Job Description notes.

• Teach classroom lectures, skills laboratories, lab simulation, and clinical instruction.
• Provide student advising and participate in college committee work.
• Teach 18 contact hours per semester; 166 duty days per year.
• Support the College s focus on student success and completion and collaborate with College leadership to advance the Strategic Plan.

• Required:
  
  New York State RN license;
  Bachelor s degree in nursing; enrolled in a Master s degree program; significant experience in an occupational specialty such as medical-surgical, emergency medicine, or psychosocial nursing.
• Preferred:
  Master s degree in Nursing; strong communication skills; computer literacy; experience in team teaching, mentoring, and curriculum development; ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds; ability to integrate critical thinking strategies into the teaching/learning process; ability to interact with external entities such as clinical sites.

• $65,000/yr. for well-qualified individuals. Salary is determined based upon experience and education in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement as well as internal equity.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance; long-term disability; generous leave policies; paid holidays; pre-tax flexible spending accounts; tax-deferred compensation; NYS retirement; employee and dependent tuition waivers.
• May qualify for public service loan forgiveness.

To Apply:

For consideration, please apply by selecting the Apply Now button.

The following documentation is required to complete the application process:

• Cover letter
• Résumé
• Unofficial college transcripts for all degrees
• Copy of valid New York State RN license
• Contact information for three professional references is required on the Employment Application Form

Review of applications will begin immediately. Finalists will be responsible for interview-related expenses.

Final candidates are subject to a pre-employment criminal background investigation.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.