Instructor - Associate Degree Nursing

Holmes Community College; Goodman (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Holmes Community College seeks an experienced RN nursing instructor to teach Associate Degree Nursing courses and labs for freshman to sophomore levels, with potential summer/evening sessions. Responsibilities include advising on curricula and meeting program requirements.

The position is a ten-month term from Aug 1 through May 31, requiring attendance at faculty meetings, course preparation, and coordination with occupational needs. Relevant RN licensure and clinical experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline) preferred.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Mississippi.
• Minimum of one (1) year clinical experience in nursing practice.
• Recent teaching experience in RN education preferred.
• Applicants with community college teaching experience preferred.
• Applicants must understand and commit to the comprehensive community college philosophy.
• Applicants must have excellent references from previous employers and/or professors.

Responsibilities

• Attend required faculty meetings and computer training sessions.
• Perform the duties and functions of an instructor as they pertain to the teaching of courses.
• Prepare course materials, organize classes, keep student records, maintain classrooms and equipment, and other duties related to the instructional process.
• Coordinate the teaching process with the needs of various occupations.
• Perform all related and implied duties as may be directed.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Student advising

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in teaching discipline

18 graduate hours teaching discipline

Job description

The general duties of these positions will be to teach Associate Degree Nursing classes and labs ranging from freshman to sophomore level courses during the regular fall/spring semesters and possibly summer and/or evening sessions. Duties will also include advising in subject curricula.

Ten Month Positions: Aug 1 through May 31

• Attend required faculty meetings and computer training sessions.
• Perform the duties and functions of an instructor as they pertain to the teaching of courses.
• Prepare course materials, organize classes, keep student records, maintain classrooms and equipment, and other duties related to the instructional process.
• Coordinate the teaching process with the needs of various occupations.
• Perform all related and implied duties as may be directed.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline) preferred. Equivalent Education, related work experience, demonstrated competencies in the discipline, and achievements that contribute to effective teaching and student learning outcomes will be considered.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Mississippi.
• Minimum of one (1) year clinical experience in nursing practice.
• Recent teaching experience in RN education preferred.
• Applicants with community college teaching experience preferred.
• Applicants must possess an understanding and commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy.
• Applicants must have excellent references from previous employers and/or professors.

Licenses, Certificates or Registrations:

• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Mississippi.
• Ability to provide physical and psychological support to students and patients.
• Proficient in clinical skills.
• Ability to critically think and communicate effectively.
• Skilled in the use of personal computers and related software applications, including database management.
• Knowledge of human resources concepts, practices, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments, including maintaining confidentiality.