Nursing Instructor

Technical College of the Lowcountry; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is seeking a Nursing Instructor to provide quality instruction and manage students in nursing courses. The role involves instructional development, teaching, student advisement, and professional development.

The ideal candidate must hold a Masters of Science in Nursing and have three years of clinical experience, along with a passion for nurturing students in a dynamic learning environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Masters of Science in Nursing required.
• Minimum three years clinical experience required.
• Two years teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality instruction to nursing students.
• Assist in the development and evaluation of nursing curricula.
• Advise and maintain records for student advisees.

Skills

Clinical experience

Teaching skills

Curriculum development

Student advisement

Education

Masters of Science in Nursing

Job description

Job Purpose

The Nursing Instructor is responsible to the Dean of School of Nursing for the delivery of quality instruction and management of students enrolled in nursing courses in the Nursing Program. Responsibilities occur in the areas of instructional development, teaching performance, student advisement, professional development, college and/or community service, and instructional management.

Job Duties

INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Work with members of the Nursing Advisory Committee to participate in planning for new and existing programs and courses.
• Assist in the development of nursing curricula for students in nursing programs.
• Evaluate courses in the nursing curriculum.
• Assist in the refinement of curricula for nursing courses.

TEACHING PERFORMANCE

• Teach courses as assigned and in accordance with the established syllabi.
• Provide high quality instruction for students in the nursing program using varied instructional delivery techniques including clinical rotations.
• Evaluate the accomplishments of students on a regular basis.
• Participate in the Faculty Performance Management System.
• Achieve at least a 3.5 on student evaluations and satisfactory peer/supervisor evaluations.

STUDENT ADVISEMENT

• Advise and maintain records of assigned student advisees in accordance with division policies and procedures.
• Provide effective academic advisement for students enrolled in the Nursing Program by using the services of staff specialists and coordinators.
• Maintain office hours as required and needed by students, faculty, and advisees.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Represent the Division and College by participating in community and professional activities.
• Participate in professional continuing education opportunities.
• Maintain a current awareness of educational innovations and trends appropriate to nursing education.

COLLEGE AND/OR COMMUNITY SERVICE

• Actively participate in activities to select, recruit, admit, and retain students.
• Maintain contacts with appropriate professional and community organizations/individuals in the College service area.
• Serve actively on College committees.
• Participate in Division of Health Sciences meetings as assigned.

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Maintain proper control and effective use of all physical facilities and supplies in the assigned division.
• Prepare reports in cooperation with division dean for input into the planning/reporting system.
• Insure communication of policies, procedures, and campus information to all students.
• Perform additional duties, as assigned by the division dean and nursing program director.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Minimum of a Masters of Science in Nursing required, minimum three years clinical experience required and two years teaching experience preferred. Recent acute care experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to sex, race/color, religion, national origin, age, disability, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), veteran status, political ffiliation or belief, marital or family status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, genetic information, genetic identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.