Nursing Instructor

Northwest Mississippi College; Senatobia (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college in Mississippi is seeking a Nursing Instructor for a 9-month full-time position. The role includes classroom and clinical instruction, advising students, and evaluating their progress. Candidates must have a Master's Degree in Nursing, two years of nursing experience, and an unencumbered license to practice in Mississippi. This position offers a chance to shape the future of nursing students in a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Nursing experience required.
• 1 year of clinical experience necessary.
• Unencumbered license to practice in Mississippi.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classroom and clinical instruction.
• Advise nursing students on academic choices.
• Evaluate students using nursing-specific tools.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving initiative

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Master of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

• Locations 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS, 38668, US 5197 W E Ross Pkwy W, Southaven, MS, 38671, US
• Degree Level Master's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

The Nursing Instructor position is a 9-month faculty position reporting to the Director of Nursing in the Northwest School of Nursing. The Nursing Instructor is responsible for both classroom and clinical instruction. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to classroom presentations, giving and grading examinations, advising students in academic choices, supervising clinical experiences, planning and participating in lab and simulation, and evaluating students using tools specific to nursing.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Science Degree in Nursing
• Two years of Nursing experience
• At least one year of clinical experience
• Unencumbered license to practice in Mississippi
• Acceptable criminal history background check

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, in addition to fulfilling the job description in the NWCC policy manual the nursing instructor will:

• Plan instruction to achieve program and student learning outcomes.
• Organize instruction to take into account individual differences among learners.
• Obtain and uses information about the needs and progress of individual learners.
• Obtain and uses information about the effectiveness of instruction to revise it when necessary.
• Use instructional techniques, methods, and media related to the program and student learning outcomes.
• Evaluates student-learning outcomes (SLO) with valid, reliable NCLEX-RN® style test items and maintains test security.
• Communicate with learners with civility and respect.
• Utilize test statistics to improve reliability and validity of tests, thereby meeting end of program SLO’s and program outcomes.
• Demonstrate a varied repertoire of teaching methods.
• Reinforce and encourages learner involvement in instruction.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the subject being taught.
• Organize time, space, materials, and equipment for instruction.
• Demonstrate high expectations for learners’ academic performance.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching and learning and the subject being taught.
• Manage classroom interactions.
• Conduct clinical activities in compliance with accreditation guidelines.
• Organize and evaluates clinical experience in cooperation with Course Coordinator.
• Evaluate clinical experiences to ensure that learning outcomes are met.
• Work cooperatively with faculty and staff to carry out assigned teaching responsibilities.
• Attend yearly continuing education offerings and earns CEU’s consistent with requirements of college, professional accreditation, licensing, and /or certification agencies.
• Follow a yearly plan for maintaining professional development in area of responsibility.
• Keep up to date documentation in Nursing Faculty File and Xitracs.
• Maintain clinical requirements of individual agencies including computer training, TCPS and glucose monitor.
• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of the program of learning.
• Project professionalism and a positive image to the students, clinical agencies and community.
• Promote and maintains collaborative relationships with community agencies to benefit program outcomes for NWCC Nursing.
• Assist with the development of standards for admission, progression and graduation of students.
• Provide academic advisement for nursing students.
• Refer to Student Development Center for counseling and/or disability services if needed.
• Participate in course and faculty meetings.
• Serve on committees of the institution and the program.
• Participate in college related activities that benefit the college as a whole.
• Follow NW policies including maintaining of office hours.
• Participate in professional organizations and activities.
• Maintain requirements specified by state and national accrediting agencies.
• Perform other duties as needed for maintenance, progress and completion of the nursing program.
• Serve as temporary course coordinator as needed by the Nursing Department.
• Carry out the responsibilities as appropriate according to the duties and responsibilities outlined in the NWCC Policies and Procedures Manual and Nursing Program Faculty Handbook policies and procedures manual.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to take initiative to solve problems.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience using technology including email, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software, and Internet use.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact tactfully and courteously with students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
• Ability to collaborate with others and work as part of a team.
• Must be a “quick study” to quickly grasp and retain knowledge of policies and procedures relating to student services that a prospective or current student may utilize.
• Demonstrate oral and written communication skills to interact with a wide range of diverse individuals.
• Flexible schedule is required to meet department needs, as some evenings, weekends, and extended hours may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the Instructor is regularly required to do the following:

• Stand for long periods
• Talk, hear, view,and assist students
• Communicate with others in person, telephone, zoom, & live chat
• Sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Stand, walk, stoop, or kneel
• Lift and/or move items of at least 15-20 pounds

APPLICATION

To apply, applicants must submit and attach the following:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Northwest Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran in all its programs and activities. Northwest Mississippi Community College prohibits sexual harassment and all forms of sexual violence, regardless of sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Disability Support Services Coordinator, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7046, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number [phone], e-mail address [e-mail] ; Title II of the Age Discrimination Act: Vice President for Finance and Administration, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7017, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number [phone], e-mail address [e-mail] ; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972/Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: (For student-related matters) Associate Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7010, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number [phone], e-mail address [e-mail] or (for employment-related matters) Director of Human Resources, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7038, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number [phone], email [e-mail] .

Safety Statement

The safety and security of students, faculty, and staff is very important to Northwest Mississippi Community College. A copy of the Annual Security Report, published annually by the Campus Police Department, details Northwest policies and procedures regarding campus safety. A copy of the report, which contains the annual crime statistics report, is available online in the current Northwest Bulletin (www.northwestms.edu/bulletin) or on the Northwest website (www.northwestms.edu) and in printed form upon request from the Campus Police Office at [phone].

Northwest Mississippi Community College is committed to providing a safe campus community. NWCC conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.