FT Nursing Instructor

Iowa Western Community College; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Western Community College is seeking a Nursing Instructor to deliver instruction across all levels of the nursing program, including classroom, lab, clinical rotations, and simulations. Responsibilities include curriculum development, committee work, and student advising while maintaining professional standards and ADA compliance.

The role requires a Master’s in Nursing (MSN) or current progress toward MSN, with 3+ years nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or MSN in progress.
• At least 3 years of experience in Nursing.
• Ability to work in classroom/lab/clinical environments.
• Strong communication with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction across nursing program levels, including labs, clinicals, and simulations.
• Coordinate curriculum development and program assessments.
• Maintain a professional, confidential, and compliant classroom environment.
• Advise students, assist recruitment, and participate in committees and college life.

Skills

Teaching

Nursing

Curriculum design

Student advising

Communication

Education

MSN or MSN in progress

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

This position will be responsible for delivering instruction to all levels of the nursing program classes. This instructor will also be responsible for course instruction and classroom management. Duties include, but are not limited to, teaching classroom, laboratory sessions, clinical rotations, simulation sessions, curriculum development/restructuring, committee assignments, student academic advising, student recruitment, assessment of student learning, responsibility for materials and supplies, and budget management.

Description

This position will be responsible for delivering instruction to all levels of the nursing program classes. This instructor will also be responsible for course instruction and classroom management. Duties include, but are not limited to, teaching classroom, laboratory sessions, clinical rotations, simulation sessions, curriculum development/restructuring, committee assignments, student academic advising, student recruitment, assessment of student learning, responsibility for materials and supplies, and budget management.

Job Duties

• Demonstrates IWCC’s core mission, vision, and values
• Follow the class schedule for each course section assigned to you by the Academic Dean
• Meet minimum expectations for use of the College Learning Management System (post the syllabus to the course page by college deadlines, record student attendance, and maintain an accurate and current gradebook for all graded course activities), and for reports (roster verification, 5th week and 10th week progress reports, final grades, and course assessments)
• Comply with all IWCC policies and procedures, as well as follow all directions given to you by academic dean
• Promote, develop, and deliver quality education programs with the intent to retain students to graduation
• Assess student learning outcomes in courses each term
• Collaborate with the department to analyze assessment of student learning data and develop course and program improvement plans
• Contribute to the annual evaluation and revision of General Education Learning Outcomes (GELOs)
• Participate in department, division, and college meetings
• Organize and teach labs as assigned by the academic dean
• Exhibit a positive and professional demeanor and attitude with all members of the college and community, contributing to a productive and growth-oriented work environment
• Refer students to college resources
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and Title IX regulations
• Implement accommodations for ADA compliance
• Actively participate in college life and activities, such as college committees and student organizations
• Initiate and pursue a professional growth plan to maintain competency and knowledge of current research, practice trends in the field

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) or MSN in progress.
• At least 3-years experience in Nursing
• Work is routinely performed in a classroom/lab/clinical environment
• Frequent contact with internal and external customers
• Some travel may be required
• Strong research and project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate in both small and large group settings and with diverse groups of people including co-workers, students, business contacts and at various levels from front-line to administration
• Strong computational ability to include mathematic calculations and analyzing statistical data
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, to meet deadlines, to maintain and access paper and electronic files, to produce error-free final products, and to manage time and output
• Excellent customer service skills required
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Enthusiastic and dedicated to the challenges of helping other people
• Ability to function collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, customer-oriented team
• Professional in communications, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness
• Positive attitude
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision
• Ability to pass a background check

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 10lbs
• Use hands to operate a computer keyboard, telephone, and other basic office equipment
• Ability to work with diverse populations, and work is performed in a classroom environment.
• Some travel by vehicle may be required
• High degree of problem-solving, organizational skills
• High degree of inter-personal skills preferred.