Nursing Faculty (12- Months

This team member will serve as a full-time instructor for the nursing department at Forsyth Tech. Team members can start now, in the summer, or at the start of the new academic year.

Required:

• Master's Degree or higher in Nursing OR be on track to complete their master’s program within one year of the start date Note:
  Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a US Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC .
• Current, unrestricted license as a registered nurse in North Carolina.
• Two calendar years, or the equivalent of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse.
• If the Graduate degree is not a degree in nursing education, 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 Nursing.)
• The ability to transport self to multiple clinical agencies within the workday.
• Maintain competence in the areas of assigned responsibility.
• Have current knowledge of nursing practice for the registered nurse and the licensed practical nurse.
• Understand and be committed to the unique nature and role of the College.
• Valid Driver's License with a driving record in good standing.
• The ability to transport self to multiple clinical agencies within the workday.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, spreadsheets, presentation and collaboration apps and software.

• Master's degree in nursing with a concentration in nursing education.
• Two academic years of experience teaching in a nursing program.
• Teaching experience at the Community College or University level.
• Certification as Certified Nurse Educator ( CNE ) encouraged.
• Experience in testing, evaluation, and curriculum development.
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery methods.

• Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as recommended by the Director of Nursing, and approved by the dean or Vice President of Health Sciences.
• 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 didactic, clinical and/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 and advise students regarding academic progress.
• 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 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Maintain contact with specialized vocations where…