Nursing Pathways Coordinator - Transition, Bridge & Accelerated Programs (Hybrid Opportunity)

Forsyth Technical Comunity Clg; Winston-Salem (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Forsyth Technical Community College invites applications for a Nursing Pathways Coordinator for Transition, Bridge & Accelerated Programs. This hybrid role allows up to two remote days per week and anchors leadership for LPN-RN and related nursing diploma programs.

The incumbent will design instructional activities, assess student learning, advise students, and participate in curriculum development while maintaining records and adhering to college policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted North Carolina RN license.
• Two calendar years or equivalent full-time clinical nursing experience.
• Two academic years of training or teaching experience.
• Preparation in adult education teaching and learning principles within three years.

Responsibilities

• Lead program coordination and oversight for nursing pathways and related programs.
• Develop and revise curricula and advise students toward program completion.
• Collaborate with department chair and dean on budgets, scheduling, and materials.
• Deliver teaching load in nursing, including early morning, afternoon, or evening classes.
• Support assessment of student learning and program outcomes.
• Work across multiple campuses with travel as needed.

Skills

Nursing license

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Adult education

Office tools

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Spreadsheets

Presentation tools

Job description

Nursing Pathways Coordinator - Transition, Bridge & Accelerated Programs (Hybrid Opportunity)

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If you have trouble, please call HR at 336-734-7302. EOE.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Nursing Pathways Coordinator - Transition, Bridge & Accelerated Programs (Hybrid Opportunity)

Posting Number

Posting Number 2641

Job Schedule

Job Schedule Full Time

Job Shift

Job Shift Varied

OCR Code / Classification

OCR Code / Classification 2 - Instructor - Faculty

Job Description Summary

The Nursing PathwaysCoordinator will be a member of a leadership team that supports student achievement and success from recruitment through graduation and beyond, advancing economic mobility, personal empowerment, and transformed communities. The Program Coordinator conducts college courses at appropriate rigor for undergraduate students as assigned by the Department Chair and approved by the Dean. Facilities the learning process by designing and implementing appropriate and meaningful instructional activities, evaluates student learning by creating and implementing well-designed assessment tools. Additionally, participates in curriculum development, advise students, and engage in institutional service, professional development, and other duties assigned by the Department Chair and, also keeps accurate records pertaining to students and adhere to all institutional policies and procedures.

The Program Coordinator provides coordination, oversight and leadership for the LPN -RN program, and other advanced, accelerated and short-term degrees, and nursing diploma programs. This role is also responsible for program development, equipment and facilities, personnel, and financial responsibilities. This role will be assigned a teaching load in his/her field of expertise under the approval of the Department Chair and Divisional Dean.

This position will be hybrid role. The Coordinator will be able to work up to two (2) days remote per week.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree in nursing. Note: degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a US Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC .
• Must hold a current, unrestricted North Carolina license to practice as a registered nurse.
• Two calendar years or the equivalent of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse.
• Two (2) academic years of training or teaching experience
• 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).
• Have current knowledge of nursing practice for the registered nurse (and the licensed practical nurse).
• Must meet minimum SACSCOC criteria and the minimum criteria of other pertinent accrediting, licensing, and credentialing agencies in the area of teaching assignment.
• Willingness and ability to travel and work at multiple campuses or offsite as necessary
• Flexibility to teach morning, afternoon, and evening classes as needed
• Experience with appropriate technology including Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, spreadsheets, presentation and collaboration apps and software

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree with a concentration in nursing education.
• Three (3) or more years of academic teaching experience in a community college.
• Experience teaching hybrid, online, and/or multimodal courses.
• Demonstrated academic supervisory, leadership and /or project management experience.
• Experience with distant learning technologies.
• Understanding of SACSOC , assessment of student learning outcomes, and program level outcomes and program review.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

include the following and other duties as needed.

Divisional Administration

• Assume responsibility for the structure as well as the daily operation of the program/discipline, including organization, administration, periodic review and evaluation, continued development, and general effectiveness.
• Assume a leadership role in the continued development of the program/discipline, including an ongoing process for periodic and systematic review of program effectiveness together with methodology for program revision based on the results of these reviews
• Adhere to all institutional policies and procedures.
• Make recommendations to Department Chairperson and Dean 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) or discipline and with the development of new courses in the area of expertise.
• Engage in curriculum and program development that incorporates current educational theories and research.
• Actively engage advising principles to support students in the fulfillment of their educational and career goals.
• Participate in department, division, and college-wide advising and registration activities.
• Learn, utilize and maintain proficiency with program requirements and tools of advising and learning management.
• Approve requests for supplies, equipment, and instructional materials as appropriate
• Assure the availability of supplies, equipment, and instructional materials to program faculty
• Recommend textbooks for adoption and supplementary materials for acquisition to the Department Chairperson
• Work with the college bookstore and textbook publishers to order appropriate course materials
• Assist the Department Chairperson in the preparation and supervision of departmental program/discipline budgets
• Compile resources of specialized materials for outside reading assignments
• Embrace Forsyth Tech’s mission, vision, and core values.

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.

Teaching and Learning

• Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as recommended and approved by the department chair and dean
• Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing instructional activities that are appropriate and meaningful and that maximize student outcomes
• Adhere to the departmental course guidelines and ensure that content includes program, state, and SACSCOC -approved competencies
• Assume responsibility for accurately maintaining all required college records, including attendance and grade reports
• Compile resources of specialized materials for outside reading assignments
• Evaluate student performance using appropriate modalities
• Appropriately utilize learning management system tools as required by the college and/or department
• Maintain, review and update course descriptions, objectives, and syllabi for courses of instruction
• Intentionally design learning experiences that extend beyond facilitating classroom instruction and assist students in achieving course, program, and degree outcomes
• Keep abreast of current pedagogy and best practices in the field
• Oversee the development of course descriptions and outlines
• Prepare materials for recommended curriculum changes
• Prepare annual curriculum course schedules
• Assess, prepare, and implement annual tactical goals
• Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive information
• Enhance student academic success initiatives to improve completion, retention, and success in instructional areas of the college.

Faculty Development

• Recommend instructors’ teaching assignments to the Department Chairperson
• Support new instructors and assist in orienting them to the job’s responsibilities and to the College’s operations and policies
• Recruit, recommend for employment and supervise part-time instructors,
• Assists with interviews and recommends for employment and mentor full-time faculty
• Work with Human Resources in the hiring process to complete all paperwork for new part-time instructors
• Assist in employee evaluation through classroom observation as requested by the Department Chairperson
• Communicate new and updated policies as needed
• Coordinate interdepartmental goals to ensure alignment with college goals and vision
• Coach and provide ongoing performance feedback to employees, set realistic and measurable performance goals and ensure employees have appropriate professional development opportunities
• Effectively manage performance and assist employees to meet established College standards and expectations
• Provide leadership of assigned team, lead efforts in recruitment, interviewing, and training employees; plan, assign, and direct departmental work

Contributions to Community

• Make constructive contributions to the shared vision of the college by engaging in work groups and shared governance across campus
• Actively participate in student recruitment, engagement, retention, and completion efforts
• Maintain contact with professional organizations
• Pursue public relations opportunities and uses these to promote the college and the department
• Assist in planning and conducting advisory committee meetings
• Represent the college and program at recruiting events as needed
• Understand the strengths and growth opportunities of the communities that the college serves
• Responsible for working with the College’s Educational Partnerships team to recruit students into programs within their divisions.

Growth Mindset

• Develop a professional development plan that is approved by your supervisor 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, as applicable
• Pursue continuous improvement in the areas of subject matter expertise; teaching and learning; the use of educational technology, and other areas related to the strategic goals of the college
• Reads professional literature
• Keeps abreast of current technology relevant to instruction, advising, program area, and required institutional practices
• Attend trainings, workshops, conferences, and professional meetings
• Attend all required department, division, and college-wide meetings
• Serve on committees as required

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 position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 remain in a stationary position for up to 75% of their shift.
• 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.

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.

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

Open Date

Open Date 09/11/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Master’s Degree or higher in nursing from an accredited institution? Note: Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a United States Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC.
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) licensed to practice in North Carolina?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have two calendar years or the equivalent of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Will you have, 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.)
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have progressive leadership experience in a program of similar complexity and scope?
  • Yes
  • No