Instructor, Practical Nursing

Wake Technical Community College; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Nursing Instructor to deliver classroom, clinical, and laboratory instruction. You will prepare lessons, supervise student performance, and maintain a safe learning environment while fostering student success.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a current unrestricted RN license in North Carolina, and at least two years of clinical nursing experience. Teaching experience and a Master’s degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing.
• A current unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
• Must have two (2) calendar years’ prior full time employment, or the equivalent, in clinical nursing practice as a registered nurse.
• Must meet educational requirements of the NC Board of Nursing within three (3) years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and guides courses in classroom, clinical, and laboratory settings.
• Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance.
• Prepares thoroughly for instructional responsibilities.
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner.
• Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course.
• Supervises and evaluates student classroom and clinical performance.
• Obtains and maintains laboratory supplies/safe use of laboratory equipment.
• Coordinates the use of facilities and resources within and outside the college.
• Develops supplemental instructional materials for presentation of theoretical and laboratory content.

Skills

Teaching methods variety

Organizational skills

Collaborative/teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Record keeping

Independent work

Written & verbal communication

Student motivation

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing

Master's of Science in Nursing

Job description

Provides effective instruction in assigned courses., To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

• Instructs and guides the courses in the classroom, clinical, and laboratory settings in an efficient and effective manner
• Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance
• Prepares thoroughly for instructional responsibilities
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner
• Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course

Selects learning experiences and clinical assignments that facilitate student attainment of course student learning outcomes.

Supervises and evaluates student classroom and clinical performance.

Obtains and maintains laboratory supplies/safe use of laboratory equipment.

Coordinates the use of specific facilities and resources both within and outside the college, as directed.

Develops supplemental instructional materials for presentation of theoretical and laboratory content.

Acts as academic adviser to assigned curriculum students; including pre-registering advisees during designated period each semester.

Maintains records of each advisee’s enrollment, courses taken, courses dropped, grades received and progress toward graduation.

Makes recommendation for admission criteria.

Constructs classroom materials that support the goals of the course.

Assists with on-going curriculum development, implementation and evaluation.

Maintains regular office hours.

Stays abreast of most current teaching methods and technology in the classroom.

Uses assessment techniques to improve student learning outcomes and teaching methods.

Serves on college or department committees as needed.

Attends professional development opportunities when possible.

Participates in professional meetings and community service.

Assists with establishing goals and objectives for the course, selecting text and constructing a syllabus.

Provides the student with opportunity to evaluate teaching effectiveness.

Maintains communication with instructors from other divisions in order to keep courses up-to-date and appropriate.

Participates In Graduation Exercise, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Able to use a wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning
• Good organizational skills
• Innovative, creative, motivated and work well with others
• Ability to exhibit good interpersonal skills
• Able to maintain records accurately and able to meet deadlines consistently
• Able to perform normal duties with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing
• A current unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina
• Must have two (2) calendar years’ prior full time employment, or the equivalent, in clinical nursing practice as a registered nurse
• Must meet educational requirements of the NC Board of Nursing within three (3) years of hire

Unofficial transcripts must be attached with your online application prior to submission or submitted to Human Resources immediately upon completing the application. If your transcripts are not submitted, your application may not receive full consideration.

Preferences

• Master's of Science in Nursing
• Teaching experience in a program at or above the level of nurse aid
• Nursing practice experience in assigned clinical area