Nursing Faculty

Cantonillinois; Canton (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Spoon River College seeks a Nursing Faculty member to coordinate, plan, prepare, present, and evaluate nursing instruction across campus and modalities, including classroom, clinical, and online settings.

The role reports to the Dean of Career and Workforce Education and collaborates with the Nursing Program Director to uphold ACEN and Illinois Board of Nursing standards. A master’s degree and IL RN license are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the applicable subject area from a regionally accredited institution is required.
• A current Illinois Registered Nurse License is required.
• A current and valid Illinois driver’s license with a clear motor vehicle records check is required.
• Teaching experience in a community college setting is preferred but not required.
• Ability and willingness to teach in all modalities.
• Experience in all phases of the instructional process.
• Demonstrated ability to use instructional technology is required.
• Familiarity with basic LMS programs, such as Canvas is preferred.
• Ability to function effectively in both large and small classes.
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
• Ability to adapt to changes in programs, colleagues, students, etc.
• Possess excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and teaches nursing courses across classroom, clinical, labs, and online formats.
• Prepares syllabi using college-approved templates and manages instructional materials.
• Teaches courses according to syllabi and sets evaluation and attendance expectations.
• Maintains records and submits reports, grades, and other deadlines.
• Works with program leadership to align with ACEN and Illinois Board of Nursing standards.
• Participates in committees, governance, and professional development.
• Assists with recruitment and retention activities for nursing students.

Skills

Teaching across modalities

Instructional technology

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Student counseling

Education

Master’s degree in nursing or related field

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Spoon River College is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of employee development. We are currently seeking a full-time Nursing Faculty.

Experience success and join our team at Spoon River College!

Job Title: Nursing Faculty

Status / FLSA Status: Full Time / Exempt

Classification: Faculty

Department: Career & Technical Education

Reports To: Dean of Career and Workforce Education

Location: District-wide

Date Reviewed: April 2024

Date Updated: April 2024

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The faculty is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The faculty is responsible for performing assigned duties during the day, evening, and/or weekend on any Spoon River College campus as assigned. At a minimum, the related activities include instruction, instructional counseling, and serving on various committees. Faculty performs all other duties as directed by the appropriate Instructional Administrator or designee.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and teaches courses in an assigned discipline, which may include classroom, clinical, skills lab/simulation, and online instruction, in accordance with ACEN and IDFPR continuing education credit.
• Prepares course syllabi using the college-approved template within the syllabus management system.
• Prepares instructional materials, and coordinates lectures, course activities, labs, and the means of student assessment for application in both classroom and clinical contexts.
• Teaches all courses according to the course syllabi and provides evaluation procedures and attendance expectations.
• Maintains appropriate records and submits required reports, grades, etc., according to deadlines.
• Maintains scheduled on-campus hours as required in the collective bargaining agreement with “campus” including any clinical site where instruction and supervision occurs.
• Actively attends and participates in committees, meetings, professional development sessions, and commencement.
• Recommends textbooks, library books, and other instructional materials.
• Assists in the organization of, and meetings with, college and nursing committees, including but not limited to college governance committees.
• Assists with the initiation and development of new courses, concentrations, and programs and the revision of the same.
• Communicates with faculty, staff, administration, and students through the use of college-provided email or LMS messaging system in a timely fashion.
• Maintains a safe classroom environment and reports all incidents of injury, illness, theft, or threats of violence.
• Utilizes the college LMS for all courses. Required components include course syllabus, course messaging and announcements, grade book, and student evaluations.
• Ensures all digital course materials are American with Disability Act (ADA) compliant.
• Participates in the College’s General Education Assessment Program by examining, measuring, reporting, and implementing improvements regarding student success.
• Assists in the recruitment and retention of students, including, but not limited to, college visit days, high school visits, student activities, and other recruitment and retention events.
• Works with the Nursing Program Director and faculty members to create strategic plans ensuring academic excellence, aligning with standards set by ACEN, IDFPR, and other governing bodies.
• Participates in composing and preparing the self-study narrative and data presentation for ACEN accreditation visits.
• Interprets and aligns the program's mission with nursing care planning and delivery at each clinical site, including completing site-specific orientation and training before student orientation at each site.
• Maintains the program's rigorous standards by providing continuous feedback to students, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, and offering remedial support as needed.
• Maintains connections with assigned nursing students throughout the summer months to oversee specific aspects of the LPN and ADN NCLEX programs when required.
• Maintains relationships with RN/LPN program graduates in order to collect data regarding retention in nursing and/or intent to pursue graduate study in nursing or a related discipline as required for ACEN accreditation and the Illinois Board of Nursing.
• Collaborates to plan and prepare instruction and activities for the two-week program orientation each fall semester.
• Observes, supports, and enforces the policies of the college.
• Provides appropriate leadership and supervision of student activities where applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A master’s degree in the applicable subject area from a regionally accredited institution is required.
• A current Illinois Registered Nurse License is required.
• A current and valid Illinois driver’s license with a clear motor vehicle records check (per the college’s definition of an authorized driver) is required.
• Teaching experience is in a community college setting is preferred but not required.
• Ability and willingness to teach in all modalities.
• Experience in all phases of the instructional process.
• Demonstrated ability to use instructional technology is required.
• Familiarity with basic LMS programs, such as Canvas is preferred.
• Ability to function effectively in both large and small classes.
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
• Ability to adapt to changes in programs, colleagues, students, etc.
• Possess excellent communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical demands for this position include the ability to regularly sit, use hands and fingers, talk, and hear. This position requires limited standing, walking, reaching, and stooping/kneeling. Vision requirements for this position include the ability to view text on a computer monitor.

The Work environment for this position includes a typical office environment with no extremes in temperature, noise, and limited physical risk.

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