Practical Nursing Instructor

East Mississippi Community College; Mayhew (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

East Mississippi Community College seeks an individual instructor to lead nursing classes and clinical labs, emphasizing curriculum development and ongoing evaluation. The role requires strong communication, professional ethics, and relevant nursing credentials.

The instructor will teach, assess, and mentor students, maintain accurate records, participate in department and college activities, and support the college mission through daily duties and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Baccalaureate and/or Master’s degree in nursing with teaching experience desired.
• Good work ethics, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Minimum of three (3) years full-time clinical experience as a Registered Nurse within the last five years, or two years’ faculty experience in nursing/allied health.

Responsibilities

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• Teaches all classes and labs as assigned.
• Demonstrates thorough understanding of the subject.
• Communicates goals, objectives and expectations to students.
• Assigns learning activities to promote understanding.
• Keeps accurate attendance and grade records; submits reports promptly.
• Maintains classroom discipline and attends required meetings.
• Meets classes promptly and on time.
• Participates in professional development in the discipline.
• Maintains office and class hours; advises student clubs where appropriate.
• Advises students with class schedules; serves on college councils and committees.
• Represents the College professionally; supports mission in daily duties.
• Participates in recruiting and institutional effectiveness activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ethics

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Baccalaureate and/or Master’s degree in nursing with teaching experience

Job description

The individual instructor is the key figure in the educational pattern of the college, and his/her attitude, personality, skill, character, and initiative will determine how well the college fulfills its objectives. He/she plays a prominent role in curriculum development through continual evaluation.

1. Teaches all classes and labs as assigned;
2. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the subject;
3. Communicates with students the goals, objectives, and expectations of the course;
4. Assigns learning activities which promote understanding of the course content;
5. Keeps accurate records of attendance and grades and submits all reports and other requestedinformation promptly and accurately;
6. Maintains discipline in the classroom;
7. Attends faculty meetings and other required meetings as prescribed;
8. Meets all classes promptly and regularly and begins and ends class on time;
9. Participates actively in professional development opportunities in the discipline;
10. Maintains required office and class hours;
11. Serves as sponsor and advisor for student clubs and organizations as appropriate;
12. Advises students with class schedules;
13. Serves on college councils and committees as assigned;
14. Effectively communicates with, cooperates with and supports other college personnel in dailyactivities
15. Supports the College mission implicitly and explicitly in the daily execution of all duties andresponsibilities;
16. Actively participates in maintaining an effective and continuous recruiting program;
17. Participates in Institutional Effectiveness activities;
18. Represents the College in a professional manner as evidenced by dress, demeanor and the dischargeof daily responsibilities;
19. Fulfills other duties as assigned by the President and/or supervisor.

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing – required.
• Baccalaureate and/or Master’s degree in nursing with prior teaching experience – desired.
• Good work ethics, excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Minimum of three (3) years full-time clinical experience as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years; or have two (2) years’ experience as faculty in a nursing/allied health program.
• Credentials of good standing and verification of legal status to practice as a Registered Nurse in Mississippi
• Credentials of good standing and verification of legal status to practice as a health care professional in Mississippi and/or national level.
• Health status satisfactory for performance of clinical and classroom instructional responsibilities
• Must have satisfactory criminal background check.

Physical Demands

1. Standing and Walking: Requires prolonged periods of standing and walking while delivering classroom instruction, demonstrating nursing skills, supervising students in laboratory and clinical settings, and participating in college-related activities.
2. Lifting and Moving Equipment: Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and reposition instructional materials, nursing equipment, simulation supplies, and other items necessary for classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction. May require assisting with patient positioning and mobility during clinical supervision in accordance with facility policies and safe patient-handling practices.
3. Bending, Reaching, and Mobility: Requires frequent bending, reaching, stooping, and movement between workstations, patient care areas, simulation stations, and instructional environments to demonstrate procedures and evaluate student performance.
4. Manual Dexterity and Coordination: Requires sufficient fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination to demonstrate and evaluate nursing procedures, operate clinical equipment, utilize simulation technology, and perform computer-based instructional and administrative tasks.
5. Visual and Auditory Requirements: Requires the ability to observe student performance, assess clinical environments, interpret patient monitoring equipment, and communicate effectively with students, patients, faculty, and healthcare professionals.
6. Computer and Office Responsibilities: Requires extended periods of sitting, computer use, typing, grading, documentation, curriculum development, and completion of electronic records and reports.
7. Clinical Supervision: Requires the physical ability to move throughout healthcare facilities, respond promptly to student and patient care situations, and maintain continuous oversight of students performing clinical activities.
8. Travel and Campus Participation: Requires travel to assigned clinical facilities, college campuses, professional development activities, and other approved locations. Must be able to participate in college-wide events, faculty meetings, committee assignments, student recruitment activities, and institutional functions.

Environmental Demands

1. Classroom Environment: Work is performed in traditional classrooms and educational settings requiring interaction with students, use of instructional technology, and management of classroom activities.
2. Nursing Skills and Simulation Laboratories: Regular exposure to healthcare simulation equipment, medical supplies, sharps, cleaning and disinfecting agents, and other materials associated with nursing skills instruction. Compliance with established laboratory safety procedures is required.
3. Clinical Healthcare Environments: Work involves supervision of students in hospitals, long‑term care facilities, and other healthcare settings where potential exposure to infectious diseases, blood‑borne pathogens, bodily fluids, hazardous substances, and other occupational risks may occur.
4. Infection Prevention and Safety: Requires adherence to institutional and clinical agency policies regarding standard precautions, infection prevention, personal protective equipment (PPE), occupational safety, and emergency response procedures.
5. Variable Work Schedules: May require flexible work hours, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends, to accommodate clinical rotations, instructional assignments, student activities, professional development, and college‑wide events.
6. Multiple Work Locations: Requires the ability to transition between classroom, laboratory, office, clinical facilities, and other college‑approved locations as necessary to fulfill instructional and institutional responsibilities.
7. Professional and Interpersonal Demands: Requires frequent interaction with students, faculty, administrators, healthcare personnel, and members of the public. Must demonstrate professionalism, effective communication, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in dynamic educational and clinical environments.
8. College‑Wide Participation: Requires attendance and active participation in faculty meetings, institutional committees, professional development activities, student recruitment and orientation events, graduation ceremonies, and other college‑sponsored activities as assigned.
9. Emergency and High‑Stress Situations: May involve exposure to emotionally demanding or high‑stress situations within clinical environments, requiring appropriate decision‑making, effective communication, and timely intervention to promote student and patient safety.

East Mississippi Community College is committed to assuring that the College and its programs are free from discrimination and harassment based upon race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status protected by state or federal law.

The following offices have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non‑discrimination policy:

Office Of The Director Of Human Resources

1512 Kemper Street Scooba, MS 39358

662.476.5274

Office Of The Dean Of Students Golden Triangle Campus Disability Services Coordinator

8731 South Frontage Road Mayhew, MS 39753

662.243.1979

Office Of The Vice President Of Scooba Campus Title IX Coordinator

1512 Kemper Street Scooba, MS 39358

662.476.5274