Faculty, Full Time Tenure Track, Medical - Surgical Nursing

Function of Position

This is a 10-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position within the Nursing Department. Tenure-track faculty teach classes; develop new educational materials; assist with curriculum development, review, and assessment; perform professional duties; and participate in departmental and institutional functions, including department meetings, committee work, and commencement. Tenure-track faculty report to the Nursing department chairperson.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and maintains current subject area knowledge
• Teaches courses and evaluates student performance as per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College
• Teaches multiple courses/sections each term, as outlined by the contract
• Prepares lesson plans and creates instructional materials and activities for student engagement
• Prepares Course Information Sheet/Syllabus/Outlines in accordance with department and College guidelines
• Establishes and maintains an engaging and supportive classroom environment
• Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other records according to department and College guidelines and submits them in a timely manner
• Maintains office hours according to contractual guidelines in order to support student learning
• Advises students concerning academic, career, and related issues according to contractual guidelines
• Assists the department with student recruitment, enrollment, and placement
• Assists the department with student retention and completion initiatives
• Assists with development, review, and revision of department curriculum, including assessment of student learning and program review
• Develops innovative teaching pedagogies to facilitate learning
• Incorporates high-impact teaching practices into course design
• Attends department meetings as a contributing member
• Contributes to the College through Division, department, and College committees
• Actively engages in pedagogical and academic discipline professional development
• Assists the department in faculty recruitment and peer evaluation
• Assists in the development of grant proposals and implementation of grant projects
• Works independently and in a team setting, demonstrating excellent time management skills to prioritize workflow and multitask
• Maintains a collegial relationship with clinical staff and meets all requirements of the clinical facility.
• Maintains currency in nursing practice and education pedagogy
• Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the department chair and may be assigned courses at any MCC campus or extension site location

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Earned Master's degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited higher education institution OR earned Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited higher education institution and actively pursuing a Master's degree or higher in nursing from a regionally accredited higher education institution
• Ability to teach courses within the department
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive campus environment
• Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs
• Evidence of commitment to associate degree nursing education
• Evidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college
• Evidence of proficiency with technology
• Commitment to continued professional growth
• Evidence of effective communication (interpersonal, speaking, and writing) skills
• Experience and/or interest in developing and teaching online courses
• Current unencumbered New York State licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse
• Two years of recent clinical experience in Medical-Surgical nursing

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent classroom, conference, and/or clinical teaching experience
• Knowledge of, or experience in, implementing a variety of teaching strategies
• Awareness of the potential value of technology as a tool for teaching
• Experience with computerized student record management
• Experience with chairing a professional committee
• Experience with professional accreditation
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish or other languages proficiently