Instructor - Associate Degree Nursing (Evening/Weekend)

Holmes Community College; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Holmes Community College in Ridgeland, Mississippi, seeks a full-time RN instructor for the Associate Degree Nursing program to plan and teach courses across the nursing curriculum, including classroom, lab, and clinical settings.

The role requires a RN license in Mississippi, at least one year of clinical nursing experience, and preferred teaching experience in RN education or community college settings. Evening/weekend teaching is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing education or related teaching discipline preferred (18 graduate hours in teaching).
• Minimum of 1 year clinical nursing experience.
• Recent RN education experience and community college teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and present instruction in classroom, lab, and clinical settings.
• Schedule and maintain weekend clinical rotations with facilities.
• Recruit, retain, and place students.
• Maintain documentation to meet accreditation standards.
• Assist with student registration and orientation; advise students.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

RN teaching experience

Strong communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in nursing education or related teaching discipline

Job description

Job Overview

This full-time, 10-month evening/weekend position will be responsible for planning and implementing an educational program in the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The individual will be responsible for developing and teaching courses in the Associate Degree Nursing curriculum and performing other duties. The instructor will report to the Associate Degree Nursing Director and the Director of Health Science Programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to and publicly support college policies and procedures.
• Plan and present course instruction based on approved syllabi to assure course objectives are taught in classroom, lab, and clinical settings through a variety of instructional methodology, reinforced through relevant assignments, and assessed through well-designed evaluation tools.
• Schedule and maintain weekend clinical rotation with various facilities.
• Accept responsibility for the recruitment, retention, and placement of students.
• Maintain and submit required documentation in compliance with state and national accreditation standards.
• Assist with student registration and orientation, serving primarily as an advisor.
• Participate in in-service workshops, departmental meetings, etc. as scheduled.
• Participate in the college’s ongoing Institutional Effectiveness process, including annual evaluations and reviews, strategic planning, surveys, professional development, etc. Full job description available upon hiring.

Qualifications

1. 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.
2. Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse with an unencumbered license in the state of Mississippi.
3. Minimum of one (1) year clinical experience in nursing practice.
4. Recent teaching experience in RN education preferred.
5. Applicants with community college teaching experience preferred.
6. Applicants must possess an understanding and commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy.
7. Applicants must have excellent references from previous employers and/or professors.

Licenses, Certificates or Registrations

• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse with an unencumbered license in Mississippi.
• Ability to provide physical and psychological support to students and patients.
• Proficient in clinical skills.
• Ability to critically think and communicate effectively, both orally and written.
• 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.