Teaching Faculty, Nursing

Seminole State College of Florida; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Seminole State College of Florida seeks a full-time, temporary Clinical Instructor to supervise and support nursing students in clinical, lab, and classroom settings. The role requires travel to clinical sites and a dynamic schedule that supports student learning and evaluation.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Nursing, active Florida RN license, CPR certification, and at least two years of acute care experience, with a commitment to evidence-based teaching and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s in nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience in an acute care facility.
• Licensure to practice Nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida or eligibility for Florida RN Licensure.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• Clinical agency may require additional qualifications (PPD, FIT test, drug/alcohol screening, etc.).
• Demonstrated understanding of the learning centered approach to teaching.
• Computer and Internet skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical supervision and coordinates student assignments and evaluations.
• Participates in skill lab demonstrations, practice and testing of students.
• Assists students in applying nursing theory in clinical settings.
• Coordinates student clinical experiences with facility’s nursing staff.
• Maintains professional relationships with community and clinical sites through training and policy updates.
• Uses evidence-based practices applicable in the clinical setting.
• Provides regular, accurate feedback to students on performance.
• Plans and conducts student conferences.
• Engages and nurtures students in and beyond the classroom.
• Collaborates with the program manager to plan clinical and lab experiences and schedules.
• Contributes to a collegial and collaborative work environment.
• Performs other duties including supplies management and student activities.

Skills

Quality instruction

Instructional tech

English fluency

Multicultural environment

Equal access

Learning-centered

Computer skills

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Job description

Responsibilities

Provides hands-on clinical supervision and support to students in a healthcare facility, community agency, or laboratory setting. This full-time, temporary contract position requires regular travel to clinical sites and offers a dynamic schedule with flexible hours. The role plays a critical part in guiding students through their practical training and ensuring a high-quality clinical learning experience.

Essential Functions

• Provides and coordinates clinical teaching activities in the hospital/clinical setting to include student assignments, clinical supervision of students and evaluations. This requires the ability to move about the clinical setting.
• Participates in skill lab demonstrations, practice and testing of students.
• Assists students through observational and participative experiences to apply nursing theory, the nursing process and nursing techniques in the clinical settings.
• Coordinates student clinical experiences with facility’s nursing staff.
• Maintains professional working relationship with community and clinical sites by attending in-service training, updating of policies and procedures workshops and by providing student lists to clinical agencies.
• Uses evidence based practices as applicable in the clinical setting.
• Provide regular, accurate and timely feedback to students relative to their performance.
• Plans and conducts student conferences.
• Engages and nurtures students in and beyond the classroom.
• Works with staff in implementing college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with college philosophy and procedures.
• Collaborates with the program manager to plan clinical and lab experiences, evaluation tools, clinical and schedules and computer orientations at clinical sites. This requires travel to clinical sites.
• Contributes to a collegial and collaborative work environment.
• Makes use of professional growth opportunities, including but not limited to, the SSC Faculty Institute for Teaching and Learning.
• Discusses instructional or related matters with course coordinator and program manager.
• Performs other relevant responsibilities and requested. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, ordering and maintaining necessary supplies and equipment; participating in discipline related student activities (e.g. Brain bowl).

Required Qualifications

• Master’s in nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience in an acute care facility.
• Licensure to practice Nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida or eligibility for Florida RN Licensure.
• Must have current CPR certification. Clinical agency may require additional qualifications (PPD, FIT test, drug/alcohol screening, etc.).
• Demonstrated understanding of the learning centered approach to teaching.
• Computer and Internet skills.

Knowledge, Abilities & Skills

• Personal and professional commitment to creating an atmosphere of quality instruction.
• Understanding of and commitment to the use of instructional technology.
• English, reading, writing and speaking skills at the native level of fluency.
• Understanding of and a commitment to working in a multi-cultural environment with a diverse student population.
• Understanding of and a commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
• Demonstrated understanding of the learning centered approach to teaching.
• Computer and Internet skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT And SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Work in a classroom and clinical environment

This position requires candidates receiving an offer of employment to undergo a drug/alcohol test before beginning work. Individuals who fail the test will not be hired. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested their supervisor.

This position is not eligible for Veteran’s preference.

Pay Benefits And Work Schedule

This is a temporary full-time non-bargaining faculty position and is not on track for continuing contract. The standard contract length is 228 days; however, other contract lengths may be available depending on department needs.

Description

Faculty responsibilities will include teaching and support of student learning; curriculum development; support of college policies and procedures; participation in department and college activities and committees; and engagement with external partners and the community at large. Works in a classroom/lab environment with a diverse student population. Works in a variety of clinical agencies including hospitals; long-term care facilities and community agencies.

Conditions of Employment

Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver's license check, previous employment and references.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans’ or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment.

Other Information

VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Seminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida’s Veteran’s Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered job applicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by veterans, the College also considers any applicant’s military service background when filling job positions not covered by Veteran’s Preference laws.
To claim Veteran's Preference for eligible positions, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claim Veterans' Preference.

Holders Of Degrees From Institutions Outside The Usa

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. We recommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone [phone] or email address www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed until such a review has been completed.