Instructor, Nursing (9-Month) ($10,000 Hiring Bonus)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus of $10,000

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a full-time Instructor in Nursing at the Jamestown Campus. This role includes developing lesson plans, maintaining high teaching standards, and providing academic support to students.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Nursing, an RN license in North Carolina, and at least three years of clinical nursing experience. A hiring bonus of $10,000 is available for this position.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Current unrestricted license or multi-state license to practice.
• Three years of full-time clinical experience as a RN.

Responsibilities

• Develop learner-centered lesson plans.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Maintain classroom and laboratory spaces.
• Provide academic advising and promote retention.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff for student success.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Technology implementation

Learner-centered environment

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Unrestricted RN license in North Carolina

Preparation in teaching principles

Job description

Instructor, Nursing (9‑Month)

Location: Jamestown Campus

Regular full‑time faculty position with a $10,000 hiring bonus.

Responsibilities

• Teaching:
  • Develop learner‑centered lesson plans.
  • Employ teaching strategies and instructional materials for different learning styles.
  • Incorporate current technology in classroom, distance learning, and laboratory environments.
  • Create and model a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population, preparing, distributing, and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other devices as appropriate.
  • Update and revise curriculum to maintain currency.
  • Develop new courses as needed to support the instructional mission.
  • Participate in the development and review of course and program/general education outcomes as appropriate.
  • Develop, conduct, and document appropriate assessment of student learning in outcomes courses and programs/general education as appropriate.
• Professional Development:
  • Participate in professional development activities to maintain currency in the field; maintain current credentials or licenses as required by program or accreditation.
  • Participate in opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies.
• Administration:
  • Maintain classroom and laboratory spaces, including upkeep of assigned equipment.
  • Provide for the security of facilities, equipment, and instructional materials, maintaining safe working conditions.
  • Maintain student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology‑based programs (e.g., Colleague, Self‑Service, Canvas).
  • Comply with all applicable college, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Student Support:
  • Conduct recruiting activities.
  • Provide academic advising.
  • Promote retention and persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success.
  • Assist students with registration and graduation process.
  • Refer students to campus and community resources when appropriate.
• College Service:
  • Collaborate with faculty and staff from other divisions and departments to promote communication, coordinate schedules, and support student success.
  • Serve on department, division, and college committees; participate in GTCC institutional initiatives.
  • Collaborate with educational partners, business/industry, and/or external agencies as appropriate to promote the instructional mission of GTCC.
  • Support collegiality and teaching excellence by actively participating in the professional development of new and veteran faculty (e.g., mentoring and peer observation).
  • Participate in extracurricular student activities and clubs.
  • Attend college professional development sessions, college/division/department meetings, graduation and convocation as required.
  • Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem‑solving, responsibility, and teamwork.
• Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Maintain student records.
  • See external funding sources.
  • Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Education Required:
  • Master’s degree in Nursing from an institutionally accredited college or university.
  • Current unrestricted license or multi‑state license privilege to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina.
  • Preparation in teaching and learning principles, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, appropriate to assignment as required by the NC Board of Nursing.
• Education Preferred:
  • Master’s degree in Nursing Education from an institutionally accredited college or university.
• Experience Required:
  • Three years of full‑time clinical experience as a registered nurse.
  • Teaching and/or industry training experience in nursing topics in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars.
• Experience Preferred:
  • Greater than three years of full‑time clinical experience as a registered nurse.
  • Post‑secondary teaching experience.
  • Experience with assessment of student learning and/or student learning outcomes.
  • Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery.
• KSA Required:
  1. Multi‑task.
  2. Vision and Mission of the College.
  3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols, or assignments.
  4. Create and maintain a learner‑centered environment.
  5. Communicate effectively.
  6. Effectively implement and apply technology solutions.

Physical Demands

1. Hear and see.
2. Stand extended periods of time.
3. Stoop, bend, squat, lift, reach overhead.
4. Use and manipulate nursing equipment according to industry standards; meet the health requirements of clinical partners.
5. Stay abreast of, meet, and maintain CDC and/or Occupational Health and Safety Standards for employees, students, and visitors.
6. Work hours may include day, evening, weekend responsibilities.
7. Travel may be involved.