Title: 10-Month Nursing Faculty (Restricted)
Agency: Paul D. Camp Community College
Location: Franklin (City) - 620
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: $67,000 - $74,000
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Additional Detail
Job Description:
Paul D. Camp Community College is a small 2-year college in Southeast Virginia. Campuses are located in Franklin and Suffolk. There also is a center in Smithfield and Workforce and Innovation Center in Suffolk. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and career studies certificates in transfer and career/technical programs; credit and non-credit workforce services and training for businesses and industries; special interest classes for the community; and summer classes for youth through the Regional Workforce Development Center. A dual enrollment program for high school students, online courses, and developmental studies classes are available at the college as well.
The 10- month nursing faculty position for Nursing will effectively fulfill the responsibilities in the areas of teaching, clinical instruction, service to the college & students, scholarly and creative engagement, developing community partnerships, and institutional responsibility. The 10-month position is a funded position by the Bon Secours Mercy Health System. The 10-month nursing faculty serves as the point of contact for community partners, clinical affiliates, students, and staff in the areas surrounding the development of nursing programs. This is a Grant-funded, Restricted position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
General Faculty Program Responsibilities:
- Contribute to and support activities aligned with the mission, goals, and initiatives of the College and Program.
- Maintain expertise in the teaching discipline through ongoing professional development, scholarly activities, research, publications, and participation in professional organizations and conferences.
- Participate actively in program, departmental, and college committees, initiatives, and sponsored events.
- Support student recruitment, retention, and overall college growth through formal and informal engagement activities.
- Demonstrate commitment to student success through course assessment, continuous quality improvement, and alignment with program and student learning outcomes.
- Promote community engagement and public service activities that support the well-being of individuals and communities at the local, state, and national levels.
- Meet regularly with the dean to communicate program activities, progress, and areas of responsibility.
- Serve as a leader and collaborative member of faculty work teams within the program.
Student Advising and Support:
- Assist with student counseling, advising, and academic planning in collaboration with the healthcare advisor and dean.
- Monitor and counsel students regarding academic progress from admission through graduation.
- Support student achievement through academic assistance, referrals, and educational resources.
- Ensure students are registered for appropriate course sequences to support timely progression and graduation.
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment:
- Assist in the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of program curricula to ensure alignment with course and end-of-program student learning outcomes.
- Utilize effective teaching and learning strategies that foster inquiry, critical thinking, and student engagement.
- Support departmental, college, and VCCS standards by preparing students to become competent entry-level professionals.
- Foster student socialization and professional development through instruction, mentorship, guidance, and integration of the college and nursing/allied health mission and philosophy.
- Collaborate with faculty to review and ensure the quality and effectiveness of student examinations, including alignment with NCLEX NextGen standards.
- Ensure study guides and instructional resources are available prior to testing and that examinations reflect assigned course content.
- Coordinate with the Canvas administrator prior to each semester to ensure accurate course shells, faculty assignments, course copies, and updates are completed.
Clinical Coordination & Compliance:
- Assist with clinical coordination activities for both associate and practical nursing programs.
- Organize, maintain, and track student clinical documentation and compliance records in accordance with clinical agency requirements.
- Develop and maintain data tracking systems related to student compliance, clinical requirements, and preceptorships.
- Collaborate with nursing faculty to organize, schedule, monitor, and maintain clinical placements for students and faculty.
- Assist with securing preceptorship placements and verifying preceptor licensure and qualifications.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with clinical and community agencies to support program needs.
- Ensure clinical placement schedules, contracts, and communications with clinical agencies are completed and reviewed annually.
- Monitor and ensure student clinical hours meet required program standards for each semester.
- Ensure nursing student handbook acknowledgements are completed and maintained each semester within course and/or student files.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in nursing.
- Two years of clinical experience in nursing.
- A valid, active, unencumbered Registered Nursing License in Virginia or Compact State.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing with a diverse population of faculty, staff, students and other college stakeholders.
- Experience with schedules -preparing, assigning time, and confirmation.
- Must be able to meet all clinical partner requirements.
Additional Considerations:
- VCCS experience in nursing programs.
- Experience with the concept-based curriculum.
- Experience with active learning environments.
- Two years prior teaching experience in higher education.
- Experience with curriculum development and alignment, implementation, and analysis.
- Experience with clinical coordination for nursing programs.