Nursing Instructor

The 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.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to take initiative to solve problems.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience using technology including email, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software, and Internet use.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact tactfully and courteously with students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
• Ability to collaborate with others and work as part of a team.
• Must be a "quick study" to quickly grasp and retain knowledge of policies and procedures relating to student services that a prospective or current student may utilize.
• Demonstrate oral and written communication skills to interact with a wide range of diverse individuals.
• Flexible schedule is required to meet department needs, as some evenings, weekends, and extended hours may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the Instructor is regularly required to do the following:

• Stand for long periods
• Talk, hear, view, and assist students
• Communicate with others in person, telephone, zoom, & live chat
• Sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Stand, walk, stoop, or kneel
• Lift and/or move items of at least 15-20 pounds

APPLICATION:

To apply, applicants must submit and attach the following:

• Application at www.northwestms.edu
• Resume
• Transcripts
• Licensure
• Three (3) Professional References