Description Summary
This position requires a strong commitment to teaching and
diversity while incorporating technology and innovation in the
delivery of instruction. The ability to infuse new approaches into
the teaching/learning process is essential. Candidates must be able
to work actively and collegially with faculty within and outside of
the department. Faculty teach across medical surgical and
specialties in theory, lab and clinical in the Associate Degree
Nursing Program. Other related faculty responsibilities may be
performed as required.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Review and adhere to the policies, procedures and standards of
Morton College, the Nursing Program, Illinois Department of
Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), and Accreditation
Commission on Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN).
It is the professional responsibility of each faculty member to
contribute to and cooperate with the committees formed to insure
the continued accreditation of the college and program.
Develop, deliver and evaluate course curricula, including, but
not limited to, syllabi, student outcome measures, instructional
strategies and course summaries for accreditation.
Serve students in an advisory manner.
Attend monthly unit meetings.
Contribute to and perform on college committees that benefit
the college and program.
Maintain office hours (6 contact hours per week).
Maintain, record and submit student grades.
Remain timely in regard to submission of paperwork.
Collaborate with clinical education partners in instructional
delivery and supervision of student experiences in the clinical
setting, including, but not limited to, orientation, adherence to
agency policies/procedures, communication with members of the
healthcare team, student clinical evaluation.
Serve as professional role model and example of nurse leader
for students, the College and its stakeholders.
Demonstrates nursing and teaching expertise, including the use
of technology and simulation.
Engage in ongoing personal and professional development and
scholarly activities.
Engage in community outreach activities.
Be willing to teach online and/or blended courses.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Master of Science in Nursing; current Illinois Registered.
Professional Nurse (RN) licensure; 2 years clinical nursing
experience with at least one year in area of specialty; strong
foundation in evidence-based teaching or clinical practice.
Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction. Ability to
work during the day and/or evenings. Ability to run simulation and
experience in operating high-fidelity and low-fidelity
mannequins.
Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of
Compassion, Equity, Accountability, Innovation, and
Excellence
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual in English and Spanish; 1 year experience teaching;
recent clinical nursing experience. Experience at a community
college. Experience in teaching online and/or using course
management programs. Experience in course development and
assessment, planning, quality, and accreditation process, and
committee services. Experience with traditional and non-traditional
students from diverse backgrounds.
