Job DescriptionThe Nursing Instructor position is a 9-month faculty position reporting to the Director of Nursing in the Northwest School of Nursing. The Nursing Instructor is responsible for both classroom and clinical instruction. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to classroom presentations, giving and grading examinations, advising students in academic choices, supervising clinical experiences, planning and participating in lab and simulation, and evaluating students using tools specific to nursing.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Master of Science Degree in Nursing
- Two years of Nursing experience
- At least one year of clinical experience
- Teaching experience desirable
- Unencumbered license to practice in Mississippi
- Acceptable criminal history background check
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, in addition to fulfilling the job description in the NWCC policy manual the nursing instructor will: - Plan instruction to achieve program and student learning outcomes.
- Organize instruction to take into account individual differences among learners.
- Obtain and uses information about the needs and progress of individual learners.
- Obtain and uses information about the effectiveness of instruction to revise it when necessary.
- Use instructional techniques, methods, and media related to the program and student learning outcomes.
- Evaluates student-learning outcomes (SLO) with valid, reliable NCLEX-RN® style test items and maintains test security.
- Communicate with learners with civility and respect.
- Utilize test statistics to improve reliability and validity of tests, thereby meeting end of program SLO's and program outcomes.
- Demonstrate a varied repertoire of teaching methods.
- Reinforce and encourages learner involvement in instruction.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the subject being taught.
- Organize time, space, materials, and equipment for instruction.
- Demonstrate high expectations for learners' academic performance.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching and learning and the subject being taught.
- Help learners develop positive self-concepts.
- Manage classroom interactions.
- Conduct clinical activities in compliance with accreditation guidelines.
- Organize and evaluates clinical experience in cooperation with Course Coordinator.
- Evaluate clinical experiences to ensure that learning outcomes are met.
- Work cooperatively with faculty and staff to carry out assigned teaching responsibilities.
- Attend yearly continuing education offerings and earns CEU's consistent with requirements of college, professional accreditation, licensing, and /or certification agencies.
- Follow a yearly plan for maintaining professional development in area of responsibility.
- Keep up to date documentation in Nursing Faculty File and Xitracs.
- Maintain clinical requirements of individual agencies including computer training, TCPS and glucose monitor.
- Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of the program of learning.
- Project professionalism and a positive image to the students, clinical agencies and community.
- Promote and maintains collaborative relationships with community agencies to benefit program outcomes for NWCC Nursing.
- Assist with the development of standards for admission, progression and graduation of students.
- Provide academic advisement for nursing students.
- Refer to Student Development Center for counseling and/or disability services if needed.
- Participate in course and faculty meetings.
- Serve on committees of the institution and the program.
- Participate in college related activities that benefit the college as a whole.
- Follow NW policies including maintaining of office hours.
- Participate in professional organizations and activities.
- Maintain requirements specified by state and national accrediting agencies.
- Perform other duties as needed for maintenance, progress and completion of the nursing program.
- Serve as temporary course coordinator as needed by the Nursing Department.
- Carry out the responsibilities as appropriate according to the duties and responsibilities outlined in the NWCC Policies and Procedures Manual and Nursing Program Faculty Handbook policies and procedures manual.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.
APPLICATION:To apply, applicants must submit and attach the following:
- Application at www.northwestms.edu
- Resume
- Transcripts
- Three (3) Professional References
About UsNorthwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year, open access public community college primarily serving 11 counties in northwest Mississippi. Our vision states that "Northwest Mississippi Community College transforms our students' lives, enriches our communities, and strives for excellence in our educational programs and services."
Accreditation Northwest Mississippi Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree and certificates in career education. Questions about the accreditation of Northwest Mississippi Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling
(404) 679-4500
, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).
Affirmative Action Northwest Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran in all its programs and activities. Northwest Mississippi Community College prohibits sexual harassment and all forms of sexual violence, regardless of sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Disability Support Services Coordinator, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7046, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number
(662) 562-3309
, e-mail address
; Title II of the Age Discrimination Act: Vice President for Finance and Administration, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7017, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number
(662) 562-3216
, e-mail address
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(662) 562-3409
, e-mail address
or (for employment-related matters) Director of Human Resources, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7038, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number
(662) 560-5216
, email
.
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(662) 562-3314
.