FT Associate Degree Nursing Faculty

DEFINITION

To provide instruction to nursing students in classroom, lab and clinical environments. Online instruction may be required.

• Receives general supervision from Associate Director, Associate Degree Nursing.
• May exercise functional and technical supervision over instructional assistants.

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide classroom, clinical, and laboratory instruction to students.
• Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities; develop and prepare supplemental materials to enhance textbook lessons.
• Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance; grade and record individual scores.
• Act as an advisor and counselor to students; provide individual assistance to students outside of the classroom as needed.
• Provide classroom demonstrations on various equipment; develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate.
• Participate in curriculum development, evaluation and change; attend faculty meetings as required.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance; maintain other records and data bases according to program needs or accreditation requirements.
• Stay abreast of new developments and changes in various academic fields; participate in staff development programs, workshops, seminars and other continuing education programs as appropriate.
• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area.
• Participate on college committees and in other institutional activities and programs.

• Fill in for other instructors as needed.
• Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons; revise and improve lesson format; evaluate various textbooks and other learning resources to be used for future classes.
• Assist in the recruitment of students.
• Oversee and participate in clinical assignments; travel to clinical agencies to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate.
• Participate in a variety of student related administrative activities including reviewing admission requirements, progress and qualifications for graduation. Demonstrate competence regarding the handling of hazardous substances such as blood borne pathogens; continually undergo training and train students in such procedures.
• Demonstrate community involvement (required of all nursing faculty).
• Participate in all functions related to implementation of the program’s systematic plan for evaluation.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Classroom and laboratory instructional techniques and procedures.
• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional program development.
• Current trends, research and development in the area of assignment.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.

• Interpret and apply college goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
• Making observations
• Reading and writing
• Communicating with others
• Operating assigned equipment
• Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
• Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• Operating assigned equipment
• Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
• Making sound decisions
• Responding to questions
• Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

• A Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Must have a current, unrestricted North…