"Associate Degree Nursing Instructor (part-time) -Clinical"

Associate Degree Nursing Instructor (part-time) -Clinical

Posting Number: 39-2011

Employee Group: PT Faculty

Starting Salary Range: $1,124 per contact hour

Compensation Details: To view the benefits summary, go to: Part Time Faculty Benefits

Position Summary

Purpose, Scope & Dimension of Job: Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Where applicable, faculty maintain licensure and certifications.

Supervisory Responsibility: Interaction with the Support Specialist in Health Sciences for AVT Laboratory and Office Assistants for support functions.

Specific Teaching Assignment: Faculty member will be responsible for teaching classes in Nursing Laboratory or Clinical sites, adhering to the stated course objectives, content and delivery, as part of the approved program curriculum.

Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
2. At least three years of recent, relevant, full-time clinical experience.
3. Current Michigan Licensure as a Registered Nurse or eligible to obtain Michigan licensure upon hire.
4. This position is in a program that receives funding from the Perkins grant; therefore, incumbents must provide proof of current license and maintain their licensure as a condition of employment.
5. Evidence of continuing professional development.
6. Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) is required to teach nursing theory courses in the nursing program curriculum.
7. Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching, mission and philosophy.
8. Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
9. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
10. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
11. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
12. Technology Skills: Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching.
13. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators; skill in oral and written communication.

* A foreign degree must be certified, at the candidate's expense, by a professional evaluation service.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

1. Teaching experience at community college level.
2. Masters Degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution.
3. Familiarity with use of computer-based instruction, distance learning, learning technologies, competency-based instruction and modularized courseware.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

1. The employee must be able to move about 2/3 of the time and be stationary about 1/3 of the time. S/he is required to be mobile around campus for participant involvement/activities.
2. S/he must be able to converse with individuals on a regular basis with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret their needs via phone conversations, face-to-face conversations, or written documentation.
3. The employee must be able to utilize all programs on a computer independently and efficiently (particularly the internet, Word, and the student database).
4. S/he must be able to present information in an instructional setting and respond to questions from groups.
5. Must be able to tolerate frequent exposure to a wide variety of chemicals which are common to the industry. Must be able to handle and mix chemicals properly and safely; and wear appropriate gloves and other personal protective equipment.

Work Schedule

While part-time faculty are not required to hold regular office hours during the semesters they teach, they are required to make provisions for student consultations as may be necessary and reasonable.

Application Deadline

Continuously accepting applications

Additional Application Deadline Information Must be available to teach onsite; opportunities do not exist to teach online courses only. If selected for an interview, candidates may need to provide a professional portfolio. Specific instructions will be shared prior to the interview. Visa sponsorship is not available. Selected candidates must submit to a drug test and criminal background check.

For full job description and to apply, visit https://mcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/2601