Instructor, Nursing - FT

Under the general direction and supervision of the Associate Dean/Dean, the instructor will provide instruction to students in various courses, which could include face-to-face, online, laboratory, and/or clinical settings. The instructor may serve as a coordinator for a group of courses or be the lead instructor for a course or courses within the program. The instructor develops and implements the course syllabus according to the Program curriculum plan and College policies in cooperation with other faculty. This is a full-time regular position.

Essential Functions

Instruct and Evaluate Students:

• Provide classroom/laboratory/clinical/online instruction consistent with course objectives, standards, and guidelines for the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Nebraska State Board of Nursing.
• Teach courses in this Health Sciences Division as assigned in cooperation with the Program Faculty.
• Correlate classroom instruction with clinical experience through appropriate assignments and clinical conferences/evaluations according to the Program curriculum plan.
• Assign learning experiences in a sequential manner to integrate theory with practice.
• Communicate with appropriate staff at the affiliated agencies regarding scheduling students, objectives to be met, and the skills and procedures students need.
• Orient students to clinical facilities and supervise students as required by accreditation, the program, and the facility.
• Monitor safe laboratory/clinical practice for students.
• Select a variety of learning experiences in a variety of settings, which will allow students to gain knowledge of their role in the health care team and meet their educational needs.
• Utilize a variety of teaching strategies and modern technology in the classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical.
• Use the Interdisciplinary Center as appropriate for the program to enhance student learning and provide experiences students may not have due to limited clinical availability.
• Evaluate students on a continual basis, keeping them apprised of their progress, maintain accurate student records, and submit grades as required.
• Establish positive interpersonal relations with students.
• Act as a role model by practicing the concepts, principles, skills, and attitudes needed to be an excellent healthcare worker.
• Demonstrate skills and attitudes consistent with the program code of ethics and the program minimum standards.

Provide for Student Evaluation and Record:

• Prepare, administer, and grade examinations and quizzes promptly.
• Maintain records of grades and attendance and submit mid-term and final grades to the Program Chair and/or Student Services at the conclusion of the course.
• Document performance and keep student apprised of their progress through anecdotal notes, grades, conferences, and regularly scheduled evaluations.
• Participate in the Program Assessment Plan by helping to establish benchmarks for assessing student learning and providing information to evaluate student performance against the established criteria.

Remain Current in Events and Developments Related to Subject Area:

• Increase and improve teaching skills and subject knowledge through personal and professional development such as Staff Development activities, in-service days, workshops/conferences, formal education, continuing education, technical updates, and personal study or professional reading.
• Use student instructor/course evaluation results as a tool to improve student learning, which demonstrates the HSD belief statement regarding our commitment to continuous improvement of learning.

Develop/Revise Course Curriculum and Educational Materials:

• Develop and/or revise course syllabi and outlines, as needed, to meet the Program philosophy and objectives according to the Instructional Division Guidelines.
• Recommend textbooks to be used in courses according to the Program plan.
• Request/recommend additions or deletions to the Learning Resource Center in cooperation with the Program faculty.
• Plan for needed handouts, syllabi, and other educational materials in advance, and follow College, Division, and Program rules for printing and copyrights.

Serve as an Academic Advisor for Students:

• Advise individuals and/or groups of students about the Program as assigned.
• Keep the Program Chair and other Program Faculty informed about advisees while maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding students.
• Maintain knowledge of information in the College Student Handbook and Program Student Handbook and apply rules, regulations, and guidelines consistently and fairly.
• Document, report, and resolve student disciplinary problems according to established College policies and Program guidelines.
• Assist in registering students.
• Assist in the orientation of new and continuing students.

Participate in College-Wide and Division Activities:

• Take an active role in College-Wide and Division teams voluntarily or as assigned.
• Serve on interview committees for employee candidates.
• Represent the College in a professional and excellent manner at conferences, meetings, and other functions as requested by the College or an outside agency such as a professional organization.
• Function as a Member of the Program Team:
• Demonstrate all the attributes and qualities expected of students, such as dependability, punctuality, positive attitude, confidentiality, professional appearance, and professional and ethical conduct.
• Abide by the philosophy, rules, and guidelines of the Program or work to adapt them through the proper channels of authority and communication.
• Assist the Program Chair and other faculty in class, laboratory, or clinical whenever possible and as assigned.

Prepare for, attend, and contribute to monthly Program faculty meetings.

• Take responsibility for meeting annual College requirements for diversity and safety training.
• Participate in Program activities by supplying information, data, and time for curriculum development, budget preparation, new faculty orientation, class schedules, strategic plan, and other required reports and activities.
• Individual Development Plan (New Instructors):
• Develop and implement an individual, personal, and professional development plan at the time of hire.
• Responsible for keeping own records of in-service and continuing education units/hours for certification/licensure requirements.

Professional Development:

• The Program Chair and Faculty will develop a plan for professional development activities within and outside the College while staying within budgeted resources for conference registration, board, lodging, and commercial and miscellaneous travel.

Promote a Culture of Belonging

Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College's policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.

Marginal Functions

• Serves as a substitute instructor for the program when needed, as assigned.
• Work with other colleges to create articulation/clear pathways to higher education.
• Perform other related duties within the division/program as assigned.
• May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required.
• Perform other College functions and duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required. Work schedules (hours/days/work location) are scheduled by Southeast Community College based on the needs of the College. Work hours, shifts, days, and work locations may vary depending on the needs of Southeast Community College and are subject to modification. Emergency or scheduled special activities may require hours outside of the regular workweek.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Current knowledge and expertise in the course(s) assigned per curriculum plan.
• Basic knowledge of medical vocabulary, grammar, spelling, writing, measurements, and mathematics.
• Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend course, classroom, and clinical materials that include, but are not limited to, textbooks, medical records, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to develop/incorporate a variety of teaching strategies and techniques in the classroom/laboratory/clinical setting.
• Ability to supervise students as they perform return demonstrations/role plays, etc., in the classroom laboratory and as they perform skills in the clinical laboratory, according to approved standards for practical nursing.
• Knowledge and experience using computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows/Explorer, and Outlook, and a willingness to learn computer-aided instructional software to enhance instruction.
• Ability to role model for students' excellence and ethics in providing health care for patients.
• Ability to organize and schedule instructional activities, being resourceful in obtaining clinical experiences according to the approved guidelines of the Program.
• Knowledge, experience, and ability to make correct assessments of a patient's status or student actions and intervene appropriately.
• Ability to devise/utilize appropriate evaluation methods for classroom and clinical according to the Program Assessment Plan.
• Physical endurance to supervise students for up to 12 hours in clinical and /or lab. (Usually a 7 to 8 hour shift.)
• Manual dexterity skills to perform exacting tasks that include, but are not limited to, legible writing and manipulation of equipment appropriate for the discipline.
• Ability to relate to and collaborate with colleagues, faculty, students, clinical staff, and supervisors of diverse backgrounds in a positive and cooperative manner.
• Ability to bend, reach, stand, or walk while functioning as a classroom/clinical/lab instructor.
• Ability to lift and move objects of at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform required clinical skills safely and accurately.
• Ability to use effective problem-solving techniques with students and colleagues.
• The individual must possess the above skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Current Nebraska registered nurse license or must obtain licensure in Nebraska by the date of hire.
• Two (2) years of work experience in nursing.
• Maintain health requirements for clinical sites.
• Must complete Master's in Nursing from an accredited institution within six (6) years of hire date.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Teaching experience in a post-secondary institution.

Salary

$56,900 per year

Benefits

SCC BEN Dollars \u2013 Eligible Employees: Full-time status. Regular employees with an FTE of 0.75 or greater will be eligible for SCC Ben Dollars. All employees will be required to elect a health insurance option. If the cost of insurance coverage selected by an employee exceeds the SCC Ben Dollars available, all additional costs will be withheld from the employee's paycheck. Any SCC Ben Dollars that the employee does not elect to use for the purchase of dependent health and dental insurance will be paid to the employee in cash at $0.93 per $1.00 benefit dollar. All amounts paid are subject to withholding for income and employment taxes, but not subject to the College's contribution toward the Retirement Savings Plan \u2013 Group Retirement Account (GRA).

Schedule

This is a full-time regular position with an implied 40-hour work week based on a 175-day work calendar. Teaching assignments for this position are scheduled and approved by the College between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday based on the instructional work calendar. Scheduled special activities, emergencies, or temporary schedule changes may require hours outside of the regular workday or workweek.