Nursing Instructor, LPN-RN; Hybrid Option

Position: Nursing Instructor, LPN-RN (Hybrid Option)
This team member will serve as a full-time instructor for the nursing department at Forsyth Tech to include the nursing curriculum in the LPN-RN program. Team members can start now or at the start of the new academic year.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

* Master's Degree or higher in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Education.

Note:

Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a US Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC.

* Two calendar years or more of nursing experience or the equivalent of Full-time experience as a registered nurse.

* Unrestricted RN license.

* Prior to, or within the first three years of employment, have preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation appropriate to assignment. (

NOTE:

Documentation criteria are per the North Carolina Board of

* Valid Driver's License with a driving record in good standing.

* The ability to transport self to multiple clinical agencies within the workday.

* Maintain competencies in the areas of assigned responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

* Successful Clinical teaching experience.

* Experience in testing, evaluation, and curriculum development.

Essential Duties

Essential Duties: including the following and other duties as needed

Teaching and Learning:

* Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as recommended by the program coordinator and approved by the director and dean.

* Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing instructional activities that are appropriate and meaningful.

* Adhere to the departmental course guidelines and ensure that content covers SACSCOC-approved competencies.

* Fulfill the duties of clinical or lab instructor in supervision of students as applicable.

* Assume responsibility for maintaining all required college records including attendance, grade reports, roll books, etc.

* Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments where applicable.

* Evaluate student performance using methods appropriate to the course.

* Meet with students regarding academic progress.

Curriculum Development:

* Assist in the maintenance, review, and updating of course descriptions, objectives, and outlines for courses of instruction and develop new courses of study as necessary.

* Make recommendations to the lead instructor for selection of supplies, equipment, equipment repairs, textbooks for courses of study, and the scheduling of classroom and laboratory facilities.

* Participate in departmental activities relative to revising and updating the program(s) in the area of expertise.

* Assist with the development of new programs in the area of expertise.

* Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing curriculum.

Advising:

* Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of student admission, progression, and graduation requirements of the nursing program.

* Assist advisees.

* Participate in department, division and college-wide advising activities.

* Learn and maintain proficiency with program requirements of assigned advisees.

* Use the computer and the college's student information system to assist advisees.

* Follow up on all assigned advisees.

* Attend training sessions relative to advising.

Professional Development:

* Develop a professional development plan that is approved by the director and dean, and participate in those activities that achieve approved professional development activities.

* Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for position.

* Maintain membership and participation in professional organizations.

* Read professional literature.

* Keep abreast of current technology.

* Attend workshops, conferences, and professional meetings.

* Participate in on-campus professional development activities.

Institutional Service:

* Adhere to all institutional policies and procedures.

* Attend all required department, division, and college-wide meetings.

* Serve on committees as required.

* Participate in college-wide activities.

Community Relations:

* Maintain contact with specialized vocations where applicable.

* Be alert to public relations opportunities and use these to promote the college and the department.

* Assist in planning advisory committee meetings.

Language

Skills:

* Read written communications and analyze and interpret both verbal and written communications.

* Respond coherently both verbally and in writing to students, co-workers, and individuals having contact with the College.

* Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

* Present information effectively to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Reasoning Ability:

* Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an…