Nursing Faculty (12- Months )

Forsyth Technical Comunity Clg; Winston-Salem (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth Technical Community College is seeking an experienced nursing educator to teach didactic, clinical and lab courses, develop the curriculum, and advise students. The role requires leadership in program planning, assessment, and outcomes.

You will collaborate with the Nursing Directorate to ensure compliance with SACSCOC competencies and maintain program records. The position emphasizes instructional design, course development, and ongoing professional development within a diverse campus

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Nursing or on track to complete within one year
• Current, unrestricted RN license in North Carolina
• Two calendar years, or full-time equivalent, RN experience
• Preparation in teaching and learning for adult education if degree is not nursing education
• Ability to transport to multiple clinical agencies
• Maintain competence in assigned responsibilities
• Knowledge of nursing practice for RN and LPN
• Understand and be committed to the college's mission
• Valid Driver’s License with good driving record
• Ability to work in a diverse environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, spreadsheets, presentations and collaboration apps

Responsibilities

• Teach assignments as recommended by the Director of Nursing and approved by the dean or VP of Health Sciences
• Design and implement instructional activities that are meaningful
• Ensure content covers SACSCOC-approved competencies
• Fulfill didactic, clinical and/or lab instructor duties
• Maintain college records (attendance, grades, roll books)
• Prepare bibliographies for outside reading
• Evaluate student performance
• Advise students on academic progress
• Update course descriptions, objectives, and outlines; develop new courses
• Assist with selection of supplies, equipment, textbooks, and scheduling of facilities
• Participate in departmental activities to revise and update programs
• Assist in development of new programs and curricula
• Participate in curriculum development, implementation and evaluation
• Advise on admission, progression and graduation requirements
• Engage in professional development and maintain licensure
• Participate in college-wide advising and committees
• Maintain engagement with community relations and service
• Maintain documentation and reporting as required
• Support departmental and college-wide activities
• Support in advising and program development
• Promote nursing education through community and advisory channels

Skills

Nursing education

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Adult education principles

Diversity/inclusion

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or higher

Nursing education concentration preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing OR be on track to complete their master’s program within one year of the start date. Note: Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a US Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC.
• Current, unrestricted license as a registered nurse in North Carolina.
• Two calendar years, or the equivalent of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse.
• If the Graduate degree is not a degree in nursing education, prior to or within the first three years of employment, have preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation appropriate to assignment. (NOTE: Documentation criteria are per the North Carolina Board of Nursing.)
• The ability to transport self to multiple clinical agencies within the workday.
• Maintain competence in the areas of assigned responsibility.
• Have current knowledge of nursing practice for the registered nurse and the licensed practical nurse.
• Understand and be committed to the unique nature and role of the College.
• Valid Driver’s License with a driving record in good standing.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, spreadsheets, presentation and collaboration apps and software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing with a concentration in nursing education.
• Two academic years of experience teaching in a nursing program.
• Teaching experience at the Community College or University level.
• Certification as Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) encouraged.
• Experience in testing, evaluation, and curriculum development.
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery methods.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as recommended by the Director of Nursing, and approved by the dean or Vice President of Health Sciences.
• Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing instructional activities that are appropriate and meaningful.
• Adhere to the departmental course guidelines and ensure that content covers SACSCOC-approved competencies.
• Fulfill the duties of didactic, clinical and/or lab instructor in supervision of students as applicable.
• Assume responsibility for maintaining all required college records including attendance, grade reports, roll books, etc.
• Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments where applicable.
• Evaluate student performance using methods appropriate to the course.
• Meet with and advise students regarding academic progress.
• Assist in the maintenance, review, and updating of course descriptions, objectives, and outlines for courses of instruction and develop new courses of study as necessary.
• Make recommendations for selection of supplies, equipment, equipment repairs, textbooks for courses of study, and the scheduling of classroom and laboratory facilities.
• Participate in departmental activities relative to revising and updating the program(s) in the area of expertise.
• Assist with the development of new programs in the area of expertise.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing curriculum.

Teaching and Learning

• Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as recommended by the Director of Nursing, and approved by the dean or Vice President of Health Sciences.
• Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing instructional activities that are appropriate and meaningful.
• Adhere to the departmental course guidelines and ensure that content covers SACSCOC-approved competencies.
• Fulfill the duties of didactic, clinical and/or lab instructor in supervision of students as applicable.
• Assume responsibility for maintaining all required college records including attendance, grade reports, roll books, etc.
• Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments where applicable.
• Evaluate student performance using methods appropriate to the course.
• Meet with and advise students regarding academic progress.
• Assist in the maintenance, review, and updating of course descriptions, objectives, and outlines for courses of instruction and develop new courses of study as necessary.
• Make recommendations for selection of supplies, equipment, equipment repairs, textbooks for courses of study, and the scheduling of classroom and laboratory facilities.
• Participate in departmental activities relative to revising and updating the program(s) in the area of expertise.
• Assist with the development of new programs in the area of expertise.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing curriculum.

Advising

• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of student admission, progression, and graduation requirements of the nursing program.
• Assist advisees.
• Participate in department, division and college-wide advising activities.
• Learn and maintain proficiency with program requirements of assigned advisees.
• Use the computer and the college’s student information system to assist advisees.
• Follow up on all assigned advisees.
• Attend training sessions relative to advising.

Professional Development

• Develop a professional development plan that is approved by the director and dean, and participate in those activities that achieve approved professional development activities.
• Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for position.
• Maintain membership and participation in professional organizations.
• Read professional literature.Keep abreast of current technology.
• Attend workshops, conferences, and professional meetings.

Institutional Service

• Adhere to all institutional policies and procedures.
• Attend all required department, division, and college-wide meetings.
• Serve on committees as required.
• Participate in college-wide activities.

Community Relations

• Maintain contact with specialized vocations where applicable.
• Be alert to public relations opportunities and use these to promote the college and the department.
• Assist in planning of advisory committee meetings.

Language Skills

• Read written communications and analyze and interpret both verbal and written communications.
• Respond coherently both verbally and in writing to students, co-workers, and individuals having contact with the College.
• Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Present information effectively to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Reasoning Ability

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

• The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment.
• The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
• The employee may need to move around their office and/or campus to attend meetings/ classes and to access files, machinery or other job-related tools.
• The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds.
• The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Encounters low to moderate noise levels in the work environment.