Nursing Faculty

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Teaches program-related courses in the Nursing area. Such courses include Nursing I through Nursing IV, and other courses as assigned.
• Prepares instructional materials that integrate theory with applications and clearly outline course and program goals and requirements and comply with established course content.
• Establishes sound classroom practices and management that responds to diverse academic needs and maintains accessibility and availability to assist students with their learning needs.
• Observes all academic policies and procedures and institutional rules and regulations.
• Oversees student learning activities and academic progress and maintains accurate records of student progress and accomplishments. Consults with and interprets these to students.
• Participates in departmental activities and supports departmental operations by attending meetings, maintaining educational equipment and spaces, preparing requisitions for instructional equipment, supplies or classroom materials, participating in course and program reviews, contributing to departmental initiatives, and maintaining contact with business and industry within the field of nursing.
• Participates in college sponsored recruitment and retention activities by attending admissions events, student orientations, and award ceremonies, and/or advising student activity groups.
• Remains current within the field of nursing through participation in relevant professional associations and educational & training activities. Utilizes appropriate instructional and administrative technologies as required for teaching effectiveness and college operations/communication.
• Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior.
• Serves on college or system committees, as assigned.
• Complies with all college, system, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major study in the field of nursing.

Experience: Two years of teaching experience in nursing, or two years of experience directly related to the field of nursing.

License/Certification: Must possess current or active Registered Nurse license in New Hampshire. Must meet the continuing education requirements by the Board of Nursing to maintain continuing licensure. Valid driver’s license or access to transportation.

RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of teaching methods and materials, problems and subject matter as relates to course of instruction. Knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in postsecondary teaching. Knowledge of educational standards and procedures in the Technical Institute or College to which assigned. Ability to work with and secure the cooperation of others. Ability to maintain comprehensive records of the progress and development of the individual student. Evidence of good professional attitude. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR LEVEL

Salary: $53,265 - $62,374

SCOPE OF WORK: To educate students in the Nursing Program as outlined in a prescribed program curriculum and to assist in departmental and/or institutional activities that support the mission of the college. This position shall report to the Department Chair of Nursing at White Mountains Community College.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Teaches program-related courses in the Nursing area. Such courses include Nursing I through Nursing VI, and other courses as assigned.
• Develops instructional materials that integrate theory with applications, observe program and institutional accreditations standards, clearly define course goals and requirements, comply with established course content, and respond to diverse academic needs.
• Supervises student learning activities and academic progress and maintains accurate records of student progress and accomplishments. Consults with and interprets these to students and maintains accessibility and availability to assist students with their learning needs.
• Participates in departmental activities and operations by assisting in the review and development of credit and non-credit programs and/or courses, seeking and maintaining contact with business and industry within the field of nursing, assisting in articulation initiatives, maintaining educational equipment and spaces, and requisitioning instructional equipment, supplies or classroom materials.
• Participates in college-sponsored recruitment and retention activities by attending admissions events, student orientations, career and job fairs, awards ceremonies, and/or advising student activity groups, as assigned.
• Remains current within the nursing field of instruction through participation in relevant professional associations and educational and training activities. Utilizes appropriate instructional and administrative technologies as required for teaching effectiveness and college operations/communication.
• Observes all academic policies and procedures and institutional rules and regulations and demonstrates ethical and professional behavior.
• Serves on college or system committees, as assigned.
• Complies with all college, system, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major study in the field of nursing.

Experience: Three years of teaching experience in nursing, or three years of experience directly related to the field of nursing.

License/Certification: Must possess current or active Registered Nurse license in New Hampshire. Must meet the continuing education requirements by the Board of Nursing to maintain continuing licensure. Valid driver’s license or access to transportation.

RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of basic teaching methods and materials, problems and subject matter as related to courses of instruction. Basic knowledge of principles, methods, techniques, materials and equipment of the career field. Demonstrated ability to work with and secure the cooperation of others and demonstrated ability to supervise and direct the work of learners. Ability to maintain comprehensive and accurate records of the progress and development of the individual student. Evidence of consistent satisfactory professional attitudes. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the college appointing authority.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR LEVEL

Salary: $57,639 - $67,546

SCOPE OF WORK: To educate students and assist in the development of curricula, advisement of students, and evaluation of courses in the Nursing Program and to coordinate departmental initiatives and/or institutional activities that advance the mission of the college. This position shall report to the Nursing Department Chair at White Mountains Community College.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Teaches program-related courses in the Nursing area. Such courses include Nursing I through Nursing IV, and other courses as assigned.
• Demonstrates teaching effectiveness through the development of instructional materials that comply with established course content, integrate theory with applications, clearly define course goals, observe program and institutional accreditations standards, promote critical thinking and life skills, and responds to diverse academic needs.
• Maintains accessibility and availability to assist students with their learning needs and advises individuals or groups of students in academic matters and exercises professional judgment in referring students to appropriate personnel.
• Supervises student learning activities and academic progress and maintains accurate records of student progress and accomplishments. Consults with and interprets these to students and maintains accessibility and availability to assist students with their learning needs.
• Coordinates departmental activities and operations by developing credit and non-credit programs and/or courses, sharing teaching and learning methodologies with peers, serving as an academic resource, cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships with business and industry within the field of nursing, providing leadership in the development of articulation initiatives, maintaining educational equipment and spaces, and requisitioning instructional equipment, supplies or classroom materials.
• Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of college-sponsored recruitment and retention activities including career and job fairs, student orientations, registrations, awards ceremonies, and/or advising student activity groups, as assigned.
• Engages in professional activities related to nursing that partner the college with the wider community by serving on college or system teams, or participating in community-sponsored events, as assigned.
• Remains technologically and pedagogically current within the field of nursing through participation in relevant professional associations and educational and training activities. Utilizes appropriate instructional and administrative technologies as required for teaching effectiveness and college operations/communication.
• Observes all academic policies and procedures and institutional rules and regulations and demonstrates ethical and professional behavior.
• Serves on college or system committees, as assigned.
• Complies with all college, system, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major study in the field of nursing.

Experience: Five years of teaching experience in nursing, or five years of experience directly related to the field of nursing.

License/Certification: Must possess current or active Registered Nurse license in New Hampshire. Must meet the continuing education requirements by the Board of Nursing to maintain continuing licensure. Valid driver’s license or access to transportation.

RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Thorough knowledge of teaching methods and materials, problems and subject matter as relates to course of instruction. Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in postsecondary teaching. Knowledge of educational standards and procedures in the college to which assigned. Ability to work with and secure the cooperation of others. Ability to maintain comprehensive records of the progress and development of the individual student. Evidence of good professional attitude. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the college appointing authority.

PROFESSOR LEVEL

Salary: $65,207 - $77,041

SCOPE OF WORK: To educate students in the Nursing Program as outlined in a prescribed program curriculum and to provide leadership in development and implementation of departmental and/or institutional activities that support the mission of the college. This position shall report to the Department Chair of Nursing at White Mountains Community College.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Teaches program-related courses in the Nursing area. Such courses include Nursing I through Nursing IV, and other courses as assigned.
• Demonstrates teaching effectiveness through the development, modification, and evaluation of program curricula and instructional materials that comply with established course content, integrate theory with applications, clearly define course goals, observe program and institutional accreditations standards, promote critical thinking and life skills, and respond to diverse academic needs.
• Maintains accessibility and availability to assist students with their learning needs and advises individuals or groups of students in academic matters relevant to the academic area of specialization and exercise professional judgment in referring students to appropriate personnel.
• Supervises student learning activities and academic progress and maintains accurate records of student progress and accomplishments. Consults with and interprets these to students.
• Assists with the selection, placement and follow-up of students at the college to which assigned.
• Coordinates and leads departmental activities and operations by meeting with executive and advisory groups to discuss needs, career developments, and the effectiveness of instruction, developing and evaluating credit and non-credit programs and/or courses, mentoring faculty in subject area competency and instructional expertise, actively cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships with business and industry within the field of instruction, and engaging in outreach to educational partners for the development and implementation of articulation initiatives.
• Provides leadership in the planning, development, and implementation of college-sponsored recruitment and retention activities including career and job fairs, student orientations, registrations, award ceremonies, and/or advising student activity groups, as assigned.
• Engages in professional activities related to nursing that partner the college with the wider community by serving on college or system teams, or participating in community-sponsored events, as assigned.
• Remains technologically and pedagogically current within the nursing field through participation in relevant professional associations and education and training activities. Utilizes appropriate instructional and administrative technologies as required for teaching effectiveness and college operations/communications.
• Prepares requisitions for equipment, supplies and materials; participates and contributes to college long-range planning activities; assists in the preparation of college documents such as employee handbook and college catalog.
• Observes all academic policies and procedures and institutional rules and regulations and demonstrates ethical and professional behavior.
• Complies with all college, system, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major study in the field of nursing.

Experience: Six years of teaching experience in nursing, two years of which shall have been in the supervision of students or personnel in educational activities or academic program administration, or six years of business or industry experience directly related to the field of nursing, two years of which shall have been in the supervision of personnel or program/project administration.

License/Certification: Must possess current or active Registered Nurse license in New Hampshire. Must meet the continuing education requirements by the Board of Nursing to maintain continuing licensure. Valid driver’s license or access to transportation.

RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Thorough knowledge of teaching methods, use of instructional materials and the organization of subject matter into effective teaching units in technology or other specialized programs. Complete knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques and equipment in subjects being taught. Ability to evaluate student progress and provide guidance to both students and instructors. Ability to supervise professional instructional staff and collaborate in development of programs, policies and procedures. Ability to work effectively with businesses and community organizations. Ability to originate and implement new programs and to improve existing programs. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the college appointing authority.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: These class specifications are descriptive of general duties and are not intended to list every specific function of these class titles.

Position requires travel to clinical site locations.

WMCC / the Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) has established employer status within the New England states (New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island). In compliance with CCSNH policies and state regulations, eligibility for employment within CCSNH and its institutions requires residency within a New England state.