Instructor, Nursing Assisting

Eastern New Mexico University; Roswell (NM); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 57.500; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Eastern New Mexico University – Roswell is seeking a full-time faculty member to serve as the on-campus didactic, lab, and off-site clinical instructor/coordinator for nursing assistants. Classes meet during the day, with possible evening sessions; summer adjunct opportunities may be available.

The position includes curriculum development, academic advising, and active participation in committees, with duties aligned to the university catalog and professional development opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Requires Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• One year of nursing experience in acute or long-term care.
• Meet all qualifications established by the New Mexico Board of Nursing.
• Hold a current, unencumbered RN license in New Mexico in good standing.
• Meet institutional and clinical partner regulatory qualifications.

Aufgaben

• Teach Nursing Assisting classes and assist in coordinating adjunct faculty teaching Nursing Assisting courses.
• Develop syllabi in accordance with ENMU‑Roswell Health Science Center standards.
• Maintain attendance records and report grades in line with the course syllabus.
• Foster a dynamic learning environment for face-to-face and online classrooms.
• Develop and administer comprehensive final exams to assess objectives.
• Participate in professional activities and faculty meetings.
• Collaborate to develop class schedules and manage textbook orders.
• Attend graduation ceremonies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Teaching

Ausbildung

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Jobbeschreibung

Position Overview

Degree Level: Total Annual Pay

• Associate Degree $50,000.00
• Bachelor's Degree $52,500.00
• Master's Degree $55,000.00
• Doctorate Degree $57,500.00

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the functions and responsibilities performed.

Position Summary

This is a full‑time faculty appointment, 9/10‑month contract. This position is responsible for serving as the on‑campus didactic, lab, and off‑site clinical instructor/coordinator for nursing assisting students. Classes will meet face‑to‑face during the daytime, with possible evening courses in the fall and spring. Summer adjunct opportunities may also be available. The faculty member will oversee the supervision and education of nursing assisting students, guiding them in the application of classroom and on‑campus lab skills in clinical settings. Responsibilities include developing and revising curriculum to meet professional and educational standards, providing academic advising to nursing and nursing assisting students, and participating in faculty, departmental, and campus meetings. Additional duties may include serving on university committees, handling assignments as designated by the Director of Nursing Education and/or the Dean of Health Sciences, and addressing concerns or complaints alongside students, faculty and staff. Faculty members are expected to be thoroughly familiar with the current catalog to assist students with accurate course scheduling and degree planning in collaboration with Student Affairs. A commitment to ongoing professional development is essential, as is a genuine interest in teaching and advancing the quality of education.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach Nursing Assisting classes and assist in coordinating adjunct faculty teaching Nursing Assisting courses. The typical teaching load for full‑time faculty is 15 semester hours (or equivalent) per semester, with a minimum of ten posted office hours per week.
• Develop syllabi in accordance with the ENMU‑Roswell Health Science Center's standardized course syllabus. When multiple sections of a course are offered, the full‑time lead faculty will distribute a common syllabus to adjunct faculty.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and follow appropriate procedures for reporting grades (mid‑term and final), ensuring that grades reflect students' achievement and performance in alignment with the course syllabus.
• Foster a dynamic learning environment that promotes student engagement in both face‑to‑face and online classrooms. Utilize a motivational presentation style and demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Develop and administer comprehensive final exams that assess students' achievement of course objectives.
• Participate in professional activities, including serving on campus and/or community committees, attending faculty meetings, in‑service events, and retention meetings.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing Education, Dean of Health Sciences, and Administrative Support to develop class schedules and manage textbook orders for fall, spring, and summer semesters.
• Attend graduation ceremonies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• One year of nursing experience in an acute care or long‑term care setting.
• Meet all qualifications established by the New Mexico Board of Nursing.
• Hold a current, unencumbered registered nurse license in New Mexico in good standing.
• Meet all institutional and clinical partner regulatory qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience in long‑term care settings.
• Administrative or supervisory experience.
• Prior nursing assisting teaching experience.
• Experience with educational learning management systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Strong commitment to student learning, integrating technology into the curriculum, and fostering an engaged learning environment.

Working Conditions

• Work is typically performed during normal business hours, with occasional evenings and weekends required to meet deadlines.

• The work is primarily sedentary, but may occasionally require exerting up to 40 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.

Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all‑inclusive listing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ENMU‑R is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eastern New Mexico University – Roswell does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the office of human resources.