Nursing Instructor

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing with evidence of at least six hours per semester towards Master’s degree required

Experience:

• Have a minimum of two years’ full-time equivalent experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting preceding the first date of first employment as a nursing faculty member.
• Must be qualified to teach and provide leadership in an academic discipline and/or degree program.
• Minimum of one year of college-level teaching experience preferred.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

• Valid, unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Oklahoma.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities Required:

• Teaching Competence – Must be able to create lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for students; as well as assessing student learning and progress.
• Communication skills – Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English and prepare complex reports on deadline; requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, alumni, advisory committee members, and the public, using tact, discretion, and independent judgment.
• Computer skills – Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as e-mail, internet, clinical placement platforms, and learning management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities imposed by frequent deadlines, peak workloads, and public/student contact.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teach in the assigned Nurse Science core course(s) which includes a required clinical component. This may include evening or weekend instruction.
2. Collaborate with team to plan, implement, and evaluate teaching effectiveness.
3. Prepare learning activities (online and onsite), classroom presentations, and develop test items covering objectives for assigned course content.
4. Participate with team members in student evaluation by:
   1. Grading tests, participating in test analysis, and providing student feedback.
   2. Evaluating and returning student assignments with written feedback within the time frame set by the teaching team.
   3. Using clinical evaluation tool to provide student feedback on clinical/simulation performance.
   4. Maintaining student and course records according to team guidelines.
   5. Planning and scheduling student evaluation conferences.
   6. Advising and referring students as needed.
5. Schedule and post office hours according to institution policy.
6. Collaborate within and among teaching teams in evaluation and revision of course content.
7. Provide supervision and assistance in the clinical area and facilitate student clinical conferences, simulation, and laboratory experiences.
8. Maintain cooperative, collegial relationships with clinical agencies and agency staff.
9. Maintain student and course records according to institutional guidelines.
10. Strive to demonstrate NLN nurse educator competencies.
11. Support and maintain a collegial relationship with other faculty members and students that is conducive to learning.
12. Provide input into the budget planning process.
13. Seek approvals from the Team Leader for planned absences.
14. May serve as lead instructor as requested.
15. Serve on special projects and committees.
16. Participate in staff development through formal course work, seminars, workshops, professional organizations, or professional literary material.
17. Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
18. Completes all mandatory training and participates in a minimum of two professional development activities each year.
19. Performs other duties as assigned.

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Working Conditions

• May be requested to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends in an often times busy and noisy environment.
• Occasional evenings or weekends may be requested.
• Work will be performed in an office environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, via email, and various communication platforms.

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extended periods of sitting, talking and listening.
• Duties require extensive use of computers, telephone and other office equipment.
• Requires possible lifting of up to 25 lbs. (If an object weights more than 45 lbs., OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift).

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Organization

Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant system that prepares students for success. Orange is the Answer. Through leadership and service, OSU improves the lives of people in Oklahoma, the nation and the world. OSU has more than 35,000 students across its five-campus system with students from all 50 states and around 120 nations. Established in 1890, OSU has graduated more than 264,000 students to serve the state of Oklahoma, the nation and the world.

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City (OSU-OKC) is part of the modern land-grant system of Oklahoma State University. OSU-OKC is a two-year public institution, offering more than 50 degrees and certificate options. Through quality education, a supportive environment, leadership training and service opportunities, OSU-OKC trains students to work and educates them to lead. OSU-OKC graduates are found throughout the community serving as police officers, firefighters, nurses, teachers, healthcare professionals and business owners. osuokc.edu

Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-verify employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. Oklahoma State University campuses are tobacco and vapor-free.