Nursing Instructor

Carrington College; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

San Joaquin Valley College Inc. seeks a Nursing Faculty member in Arizona to deliver approved course content and supervise student success in a clinical education setting.

The role requires an RN license, a Master’s degree or higher in nursing, and experience in teaching or clinical instruction. You will contribute to program assessment, student advisement, and ongoing curriculum improvements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; MSN preferred.
• Two years of RN teaching or clinical education experience suggested.
• Ability to develop and implement learning activities and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Delivers course material in alignment with the program curriculum.
• Fulfills administrative requirements including attendance, SLO assessment data, and timely grading.
• Participates in program improvement processes and accreditation activities.
• Mentors new faculty and supports instructional staff development.
• Ensures equipment and books meet standard lists and program requirements.

Skills

Instructional skills

Content knowledge

Student engagement

Education

MSN preferred

Master's degree in nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary: Our faculty are engaged, accountable, innovative, change ready professionals dedicated to their students and to the College Mission. Faculty are proficient in all learning modalities applicable to the program in which they teach.

• Delivers course material in accordance with the college curriculum.
• Fulfills administrative requirements for each course, including attendance, Student Learning Outcome (SLO) assessment data, posting grades in a timely manner, and outreach to students.
• Utilizes student achievement and learning outcome data to develop program improvement strategies and participates in formal processes of program improvement, such as program review, program assessment, program design, and program evaluation.
• Demonstrates willingness to develop proficiency in all applicable learning methodologies through continuous improvement.
• Ensures the program consistently adheres to applicable institutional, governmental, and accreditation standards.
• Participates as a subject matter expert in appropriate Industry Advisory Councils, Faculty Council, Assessment Council, and industry associations, etc.
• Builds networks within the local industry for programmatic support.
• Engages in activities focused on student service, such as new student orientation, student clubs, student appreciation event, outreach, enrollment, and career services events.
• Provides proactive student advisement and tutoring.
• Involved in all departmental and programmatic activities.
• Mentors new faculty members and participates in the Academy of Master Instruction mentoring program.
• Aids with ensuring that program equipment and books adhere to the Standard Equipment List and the Standard Book List.
• Assists in ensuring the program meets the College's set standards for the program, including persistence, retention, graduation, 3rd party examinations, and placement.
• Maintains high standards of professionalism and accountability and models positive behaviors for our students.
• Works collaboratively with interdepartmental campus colleagues to ensure program students receive learner support to achieve success.
• Is on time and present each day as required and conducts class for full class periods.
• Acts as substitute instructor for academic colleagues as required.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Job Details

Description:

Summary: Our faculty are engaged, accountable, innovative, change ready professionals dedicated to their students and to the College Mission. Faculty are proficient in all learning modalities applicable to the program in which they teach.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Delivers course material in accordance with the college curriculum.
• Fulfills administrative requirements for each course, including attendance, Student Learning Outcome (SLO) assessment data, posting grades in a timely manner, and outreach to students.
• Utilizes student achievement and learning outcome data to develop program improvement strategies and participates in formal processes of program improvement, such as program review, program assessment, program design, and program evaluation.
• Demonstrates willingness to develop proficiency in all applicable learning methodologies through continuous improvement.
• Ensures the program consistently adheres to applicable institutional, governmental, and accreditation standards.
• Participates as a subject matter expert in appropriate Industry Advisory Councils, Faculty Council, Assessment Council, and industry associations, etc.
• Builds networks within the local industry for programmatic support.
• Engages in activities focused on student service, such as new student orientation, student clubs, student appreciation event, outreach, enrollment, and career services events.
• Provides proactive student advisement and tutoring.
• Involved in all departmental and programmatic activities.
• Mentors new faculty members and participates in the Academy of Master Instruction mentoring program.
• Aids with ensuring that program equipment and books adhere to the Standard Equipment List and the Standard Book List.
• Assists in ensuring the program meets the College's set standards for the program, including persistence, retention, graduation, 3rd party examinations, and placement.
• Maintains high standards of professionalism and accountability and models positive behaviors for our students.
• Works collaboratively with interdepartmental campus colleagues to ensure program students receive learner support to achieve success.
• Is on time and present each day as required and conducts class for full class periods.
• Acts as substitute instructor for academic colleagues as required.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Faculty supervise student conduct in the classroom, on the campus, and on field trips and school-related functions

Competencies

Core Competencies

• Integrity: Acts in a way that demonstrates personal integrity; serves as a positive example of why others should trust the motives of the organization; views self as a reflection of the organization by following through on commitments and accepting ownership of mistakes; leaves others with the clear impression that integrity is a core organization value.
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Organization Support: Follows policies and procedures; completes projects and tasks correctly and on time; supports the organization's goals and values.
• Communication: Communicates effectively and appropriately; uses good judgment as to what to communicate to whom as well as the best way to get that accomplished; speaks in clear and credible manner, selecting the right tone for the situation and audience; listens to others and allows them to make their point.

Job Competencies

• Instructional Skills: Comes across as confident and well-prepared when providing instruction in small and large groups; effectively utilizes instructional resources to meet the variety of student learning needs; applies engagement and assessment techniques.
• Content-Specific Knowledge: Understands the fundamentals, skills, methods, and procedures within their area of expertise and instructional practice.
• Dependability: Makes and fulfills commitments; has established a pattern of working independently, meeting reasonable deadlines, and accepting responsibility for actions; willingly makes promises and fully intends to keep them; arrives to work on time and ready to contribute and conducts class for the full class times; shows up for meetings well prepared and engaged.
• Student Achievement Focus: Personally, demonstrates that students and employers are a high priority; identifies student needs and expectations and responds to them in a timely and effective manner; anticipates and prevents delays or other things that can adversely affect the student; keeps the student informed about progress.

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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

• Master Degree Required; MSN (preferred)
• Arizona RN license
• BLS for Healthcare Providers
• (1) At least two years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care;
• (2) A graduate degree. The majority of the faculty members of a registered nursing program shall hold a graduate degree with a major in nursing OR If the graduate degree is not in nursing, the faculty member shall hold a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in nursing.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence, transcribe minutes; ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to employees.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Access, Outlook as well as the ability to quickly learn proprietary systems that may be used at the College.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Faculty must have the required certificates, licenses, and registrations required for the course(s) they are to teach.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In some and/or all vocational classrooms, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

All qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. To ensure the safety and integrity of our operations, it is imperative that a review of all applicants' criminal history is conducted. Failure to do so poses a significant risk to the Employer, potentially compromising both business operations and the organization's reputation.

As part of our standard hiring process, all candidates offered a position at San Joaquin Valley College Inc. will undergo a thorough background screening. This includes education verification, county and national criminal background checks, a motor vehicle report, and social security number trace/verification along with an address history search. Depending on the specific position, additional requirements may apply, such as drug testing, a Fraud and Abuse Control Information System check, and verification for access to the National Student Loan Database System.