Associate Degree In Instrumentation Jobs in Georgia

Under minimal supervision, oversees division specific program to include clinical and didactic portions, accreditation, budget and administrative needs of program and college. Provides leadership to help ensure the quality and success of the program. The program director works as a liaison with external clinical affiliates for the benefit of the program.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Instruction

• Teaches program specific courses in a classroom/lab/field environment that closely simulates the environment of the industry while maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.

• Evaluation and advisement of students in a didactic/clinical setting

Clinical Safety/Technology

• Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the discipline area

• Ensures all clinical equipment is in working order

• Suggests new/updated technology to remain current with trends and developments within the field.

Curriculum/Student and Program Learning Outcomes

• Develops program curriculum, syllabi, goals, and objectives based on state standards; prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for division specific program courses; evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives.

• Establishes, measures, and evaluates program or departmental student learning outcomes and ensures content and instructional activities are integrated into course delivery that will result in students achieving desired outcomes, documenting their attainment and reporting within the Taskstream system.

• Correlation of clinical education with didactic education using approved curriculum format

• Responsible for development and course edits to Blackboard master course shells;

• Periodic revision and selection of course materials including text books, instructional supplement and aids and online educational resources

• Review and revision of program handbooks/materials

• Coordinates, reviews and recommends program expenditures for program needs within established budget parameters and administrative procedures.

Accreditation/Program Assessment

• Maintains appropriate accreditation for the program; has current knowledge of accreditation policies and procedures;

• Attends program accreditation professional development.

• Maintains assurance of effective program operations and manages ongoing program assessment.

Supports Discipline/Division

• Plans and participates in program advisory committee, ensures minutes, Plan of Work and committee membership list are uploaded to Knightshare in a timely manner.

• Consults with the appropriate Dean or Associate Dean on full-time and adjunct faculty staffing needs. Participates in and may help with the search and selection activities for adjunct faculty.

• Mentors new full-time and adjunct faculty.

• Assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts.

• Position may require committee and project assignments or other duties as assigned as well as day/evening/distance learning classes and activities.

•  Master's degree in Nursing
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Georgia
• At least three (3) years of teaching experience in a nursing education program leading to initial registered nurse licensure or completion of a higher degree in nursing

•  Knowledge of current trends in education, state and local academic program curricula, and academic course standards.
•  Knowledge of ACEN accreditation process, standards, site visit, etc.

• Knowledge and experience in the use of the Internet, Email, Windows, Microsoft Office, KMS, Blackboard, Banner, TaskStream

• Knowledge of best practices, rules, and testing needs;
• Ability to break larger tasks into manageable smaller tasks;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs;
• Skill in accurate recordkeeping;
• Organizational skills;
• Skills in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public;
• Decision making and problem-solving skills.
•     Work Environment

  This job operates in a professional classroom/lab/clinical environment. This role routinely uses standard office/classroom/lab equipment and technologies.

    Physical Demands

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move classroom/lab equipment and supplies, up to 25 pounds.

      Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

  This is a full-time administrative/instructional position. Work load is Monday-Friday with possible evenings or weekends based on needs.

      Travel

  Travel to other campuses and clinical affiliates is a possibility for meetings, trainings, and professional development.

      Other Duties

  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice