Faculty, Nursing

Pierpont Community & Technical College; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierpont Community & Technical College is seeking a Faculty member in Nursing to educate and mentor students in LPN and Bridge to ADN programs, delivering theory, clinical instruction, skills labs, and simulation.

This role emphasizes student development, assessment, advising, scholarly activity, and collaboration with clinical partners, while maintaining ACEN-aligned standards and ongoing professional growth within a supportive college community.

Qualifications

• Thorough and accurate knowledge of the nursing field and ability to apply content.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current in the discipline.
• Faculty credentials as required by accrediting agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver course content in accordance with the curriculum.
• Plan and conduct lectures, discussions, and laboratory sessions.
• Assess and evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and projects.
• Provide constructive feedback to students to facilitate academic progress.
• Advise students on academic and career-related matters.
• Mentor students in research projects, internships, and other academic pursuits.
• Engage in scholarly activities, research, and professional development.
• Participate in departmental and institutional committees.
• Contribute to overall academic and administrative functions of the college.
• Stay current with educational trends and methodologies.
• Attend workshops, conferences, and other professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate with local community organizations and industry partners.
• Engage in student activities and other extracurricular activities.
• Participate in outreach activities and contribute to community development.
• Utilize technology and innovative teaching methods to enhance the learning experience.
• Incorporate online resources and tools into course delivery where applicable.
• Ensure accreditation standards and institutional policies are met.
• Participate in assessment and evaluation processes to enhance program effectiveness.
• Stay abreast of current nursing practice to enhance knowledge and clinical expertise.
• Present curriculum defined theory supported by research and evidence-based practice.
• Present theory in an organized manner with interactive learning strategies.
• Guide students to develop critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills.
• Promote nursing process and clinical judgement in clinical/simulation settings.
• Provide clinical/simulation learning activities using various teaching strategies.
• Support program and ACEN criteria to attain End of Program Student Learning Outcomes.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Professional development

Faculty credentials

Education

BSN

Five years clinical nursing experience

Master's degree preferred

West Virginia RN license

Job description

Pierpont Community & Technical College

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Faculty - Nursing

AGENCY: Pierpont Community and Technical College

WORK LOCATION: Pierpont Advanced Technology Center, 500 Galliher DriveFairmont, West Virginia 26554

REPORTS TO: Dean

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employee Category: Faculty

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Generally, all faculty members serve multiple roles as teachers, mentors, advisors, colleagues, and scholars. Full-time faculty are expected not only to excel in classroom instruction but also to fulfill various responsibilities as active members of the college community. This individual will play a vital role in preparing students for entry-level nursing practice through high-quality instruction and mentoring in both the Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) and the Bridge to ADN program. The faculty member will contribute to a dynamic and supportive learning environment by teaching in various settings, including clinical, classroom, skills lab, small group instruction, and simulation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and deliver course content in accordance with the curriculum.
• Plan and conduct lectures, discussions, and laboratory sessions.
• Assess and evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and projects.
• Provide constructive feedback to students to facilitate their academic progress.
• Advise students on academic and career-related matters.
• Mentor students in research projects, internships, and other academic pursuits.
• Engage in scholarly activities, research, and professional development.
• Participate in departmental and institutional committees.
• Contribute to the overall academic and administrative functions of the college.
• Stay current with educational trends and methodologies.
• Attend workshops, conferences, and other professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate with local community organizations and industry partners.
• Engage in student activities and other extra-curricular activities.
• Participate in outreach activities and contribute to community development.
• Utilize technology and innovative teaching methods to enhance the learning experience.
• Incorporate online resources and tools into course delivery where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and institutional policies.
• Participate in assessment and evaluation processes to enhance program effectiveness.
• Assumes responsibility to stay abreast of current nursing practice to enhance knowledge and clinical expertise in areas/topics of assigned teaching responsibility.
• Presents curriculum defined theory supported by research and evidence-based practice.
• Presents theory in an organized, understandable manner including application activities and interactive learning strategies using assorted, appropriate teaching modalities.
• Guides students to develop critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills in the clinical/simulation setting.
• Promotes and guides students to develop and utilize the nursing process and clinical judgement through clear examples and feedback.
• Provides clinical/simulation learning activities utilizing a variety of teaching strategies appropriate to the environment, the learner, and course outcomes (sim/skills teaching).
• Supports the program and ACEN criterion to promote attainment of End of Program Student Learning Outcomes by appropriately formulating item questions for evaluation with correct categorization and matching student learning outcomes.
• Assists advisees and offers time and direction for those advisees requiring assistance in the attainment of learning outcomes to support the ACEN criterion.
• Assume other related responsibilities as assigned by the Dean of the School of Health Careers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess thorough and accurate knowledge of the nursing field, including the ability to evaluate and apply content.

• Be committed to professional development by keeping current in their respective discipline.
• Have and maintain faculty credentials as required by the college’s accrediting agencies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), five (5) years clinical nursing experience, and a passion for teaching is required.
• An active, unencumbered license as a registered nurse in West Virginia or a West Virginia multistate license is required.
• A master’s degree in nursing and teaching experience is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 40 pounds; standing, siting and/or walking for long periods. Travel required: some (less than 10%) out-of-state travel for related CWE conferences and professional development. Ability to clearly communicate instructional material, concepts, and ideas.

DISCLAIMER:

This description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties to be performed by the position incumbent. Employees are required to follow job-related instructions and perform other job-related activities assigned by their supervisor. Most requirements are subject to possible modification in order to provide a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, students, other employees, or the general public.