Adjunct Pool Nursing Instructor

Muskegon Community College; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Muskegon Community College is seeking qualified candidates for Adjunct Nursing Instructors. This part-time position involves teaching courses related to nursing and facilitating student learning.

Applicants must have a minimum of two years' professional experience in nursing and preferably possess an MSN. The role requires excellent communication skills and may include evening classes and instructional responsibilities at various sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' professional experience in nursing required.
• MSN preferred; BSN may be considered for some positions.
• Teaching experience at the college level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses, ensuring timely attendance.
• Establish an effective learning environment.
• Prepare and submit reports related to student learning.

Skills

Minimum two years' professional experience in nursing

Clinical instruction/teaching experience

Excellent communication skills

Experience with instructional technology

Education

MSN preferred, BSN may be considered

Job description

Adjunct Pool Nursing Instructor Tracking Code330-262Job Description Muskegon Community College, an associate degree-granting institution of higher education, is a center for lifelong learning which provides a person the opportunity to attain their educational goals by offering programs that respond to individual, community, and global needs. We are seeking qualified candidates for Adjunct Instructors.

The Adjunct Instructor Pools are for applicants who are interested in teaching in the future as an (part-time) adjunct instructor for one of our departments. The Instructor Pools are always open for applications. However, this does not mean that we have an immediate opening in the division. The Adjunct Instructor Pools function as a way for department chairs to view applicant materials in advance of a need, and determine if the applicant will be approved or not approved to be added to their pool of eligible applicants. Should a part-time instructional need arise in a given department, the department chair will look first at the approved applicants to see if anyone matches our needs, in which case they may make contact to schedule an interview.

Required Skills

MSN preferred, BSN may be considered for some positions. Minimum two years' professional experience in nursing, clinical instruction/teaching experience preferred. Prefer teaching experience at the college level. Demonstrated ability to work with all populations representing a wide range of abilities, ages, nationalities and cultures. Experience with instructional technology preferred.

Responsible for instruction and facilitating student learning; committed to student recruitment, retention and success; assessment of learning, development of curriculum and use of instructional delivery modes utilizing both traditional and non-traditional methodology.

1. Teach assigned course which may include day, night, as well as at the main campus in Muskegon Michigan and extension centers, or clinical sites in West Michigan. Classes are to meet on time for the full allotted time.
2. Establish and promote an effective learning environment that maximize documented student learning.
3. Possess excellent communication skills including verbal and written.
4. Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations.
5. Prepare, submit and maintain reports related to student learning.
6. Grading assignments in a meaningful way to promote continued student growth, returning graded assignments to students in a timely manner, and assigning final grades for all students, meeting or beating all institutional deadlines for completion.
7. Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled and posted times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment.
8. Encourage student opinion survey completion for each class and then reviewed after summary information available to assist with increasing student success.
9. Provide excellent customer service.
10. Maintain levels of professional knowledge and expertise, including compliance training.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical, Mental, and Environment Requirements Include:

Mental Demands:

• Detailed Work
• Student Contact
• Deadline oriented
• Problem Situations
• Multiple Priorities & Demands
• Emergency Situations
• Confidentiality
• On-call Availability
• Continual Interruptions
• Working Alone
• Faculty Contact
• Working with Others

Physical Demands:

• Standing & Walking
• Sitting
• Reclining
• Carrying
• Lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Up to 25 lbs.
• Up to 50 lbs.
• 80 + lbs.
• Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Bending
• Climb or Balance
• Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl
• Squatting
• Handle or Feel
• Reach with Hands and Arms
• Talking or hearing
• Tasting/Smelling
• Working Overhead
• Speak in English via Phone or In Person
• Close, Distance, Peripheral, and Color Vision along with Depth Perceptions
• Ability to Adjust and Focus

Work Environment:

• Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat/cold; and moderate to loud noise levels.
• Normal Office environment with little, if, any, discomfort due to heat, dust, noise and the like. Ability to travel to all campus locations required.

Muskegon Community College is an equal opportunity employer. MCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, political persuasion, disability, height, weight, veteran status, age or any other protected class in any of its educational programs, activities or employment. Minorities, women, veterans, and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply. To the extent required by applicable law, anyone with a disability will be reasonably accommodated by the College. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance in applying for this position, please contact the Human Resources Office.

Job Location: Muskegon, Michigan, United States

Position Type: Part-Time