Faculty - Health Professions - Evening Nursing Program

Reading Area Community College; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Area Community College seeks a nursing faculty member to deliver courses and contribute to a two-year college mission. The role includes course preparation, syllabus posting in the LMS, and active student advising.

The candidate must hold an MSN (BSN with a planned MSN) and have recent medical/surgical nursing experience. Teaching in online or hybrid formats is desirable and licensure in Pennsylvania is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) required.
• A BSN may be considered with a 3-year plan for MSN completion.
• Successful experience in medical/surgical nursing including recent clinical practice is required.
• College level teaching experience is preferred.
• Experience in distance education (online/hybrid/web-enhanced) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach courses as assigned by the Division Assistant/Associate Dean.
• On the first day of each course, post a syllabus via the LMS detailing outcomes, objectives, grading, attendance, and schedule.
• Provide Division Assistant/Associate Dean with course materials.
• Maintain office hours in accordance with the Faculty Bargaining Agreement.
• Participate in student advising and registration.

Skills

Teaching

Student advising

Course preparation

Education

MSN required

BSN considered with plan

Tools

LMS (Learning Management System)

Spreadsheet software

Education software packages

Job description

Faculty members are appointed and assigned rank according to established policies and collective bargaining agreements. Specific items such as wages, fringe benefits, and job responsibilities are determined by the College's collective bargaining agreement with the recognized faculty bargaining unit and institutional practices.

As professionals in a community college setting, faculty are involved in a variety of instructional and non-instructional activities which contribute to goals and objectives of a comprehensive two-year institution. The following description of faculty duties and qualifications clarifies the expectations of this institution and is not considered complete or exclusive.

Working Hours:

This position requires a 37.5 hour work week exclusive of a ½ or 1 hour lunch. Specific work hours to be agreed upon by the supervisor and employee prior to the onset of employment.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Not an all-inclusive list of duties):

1. Prepare and teach courses as assigned by the Division Assistant/Associate Dean.
2. On the first day of each course, review and post, via the Learning Management System (LMS), a syllabus that provides, at minimum, the following information:
   • a. Expected outcomes and performance objectives.
   • b. Grading policy.
   • c. Attendance policy - make-up work/tests.
   • d. Schedule of assignmen ts.e. Login information for students to access the College’s LMS.
3. Provide the Division Assistant/Associate Dean with copies of materials listed in Item 2 above.
4. Maintain office hours in accordance with the Faculty Bargaining Agreement.
5. Participate in student advising and registration.

Education and Experience:

Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) required. A candidate with a BSN may be considered with a 3- year plan for MSN completion. Successful experience in medical/surgical including clinical practice within the last 4 years, is required. College level teaching experience is preferred. Experience in distance education, i.e. online, hybrid and/or web enhanced courses or willingness to learn and teach in these modes is desirable.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration:

Current nursing licensure to practice in Pennsylvania is required.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software and Spreadsheet software. In addition, should be able to learn and utilize a variety of education software packages.

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