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Instructor Nursing and Allied Health

SUMMARY

This is a non-tenure-track full-time faculty position, reporting to the Director of Nursing and Allied Health. This role will include responsibilities such as: teaching, curriculum development, and serving as a subject matter expert for both undergraduate and graduate students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

         Demonstrates specialized knowledge and maintains expertise in the theory, skills, and pedagogy of the applicable discipline of profession

• Instruct students in assigned courses in accordance with university policy and procedure

         Uses formative and summative assessments of student learning within the assigned courses to inform instruction and improve student attainment of course objectives and program outcomes

• Use effective teaching strategies and technologies to meet the diverse learning needs of students
• Notify department chair of requests for time off and absences in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate grade and attendance records for students enrolled in classes
• Submit grades, attendance, and other required reports by established deadlines
• Develop and revise curriculum to maintain current offerings
• Communicate with counselors and other appropriate personnel any problems of students, which may require special attention. Provide records as needed
• Advise students and/or perform special assigned duties related to registration
• May serve as faculty advisor to student organizations and interact with students outside the classroom environment via extracurricular activities
• Assess learning outcomes and demonstrate the use of the results in course planning
• Serve on college-wide committees
• Attend all departmental, division, and general faculty meetings
• Attend college convocations and participate in graduation exercises (attired in appropriate academic regalia)
• Request supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment requisite to successful teaching or assigned classes.
• Incorporate the use of the library into courses; use writing as an instructional method; and utilize computing and other academic technologies in courses when possible
• Engage in continual professional development activities
• Meet all scheduled classes and conference hours
• Maintain a minimum of 10 on campus office hours per week divided over a minimum of two days per week. Days to be approved by department chair prior to the start of each term. Additionally, faculty are required to be on campus an additional 2 hours one Friday each month. It is strongly encouraged for non-tenured faculty to be present on campus a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Promote diversity in the classroom
• Adhere to professional standards of conduct
• Represent the college in the community
• Participate in the evaluation process
• May participate in the development of proposals for obtaining grant funds to support departmental and college-related activities
• Plan and prepare course content and curriculum, utilizing assessment and effective methodologies of instruction for the enhancement of learning.
• Maintain expertise in field of study and teaching pedagogy by attending seminars, workshops, and classes for self-improvement and/or professional enhancement
• Maintain active participation in professional organizations as appropriate
• Participate in enrollment management activities and sharing of professional expertise with colleagues and students beyond the classroom.
• Support student activities including course and career guidance to students, mentor, graduation, and foster a love of learning.
• Maintain appropriate records of student performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to qualifications listed, faculty must be committed to:

• Delivering quality-learning experiences to students
• Using alternative educational delivery systems and instructional techniques
• Incorporating library, computers, technology, writing and a culturally diverse perspective
• Continuous assessment of the teaching-learning process and its outcomes
• Continuous professional growth and development

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (FUNCTIONS, DUTIES)

1. Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended upon to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious, about assignments.
2. Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University.
3. Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the University. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working environment.
4. Safety: Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of NIMs training completed, participates in incident management preparation and performs incident duties as assigned.