Nursing Instructor, LPN-RN (Hybrid Option)

About the position This team member will serve as a full-time instructor for the nursing department at Forsyth Tech to include the nursing curriculum in the LPN-RN program. Team members can start now or at the start of the new academic year.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as recommended by the program coordinator and approved by the director and dean.
• Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing instructional activities that are appropriate and meaningful.
• Adhere to the departmental course guidelines and ensure that content covers SACSCOC-approved competencies.
• Fulfill the duties of clinical or lab instructor in supervision of students as applicable.
• Assume responsibility for maintaining all required college records including attendance, grade reports, roll books, etc.
• Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments where applicable.
• Evaluate student performance using methods appropriate to the course.
• Meet with students regarding academic progress.
• Assist in the maintenance, review, and updating of course descriptions, objectives, and outlines for courses of instruction and develop new courses of study as necessary.
• Make recommendations to the lead instructor 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) in the area of expertise.
• Assist with the development of new programs in the area of expertise.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing curriculum.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of student admission, progression, and graduation requirements of the nursing program.
• Assist advisees.
• Participate in department, division and college-wide advising activities.
• Learn and maintain proficiency with program requirements of assigned advisees.
• Use the computer and the college's student information system to assist advisees.
• Follow up on all assigned advisees.
• Attend training sessions relative to advising.
• 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.
• Participate in on-campus professional development activities.
• Adhere to all institutional policies and procedures.
• Attend all required department, division, and college-wide meetings.
• Serve on committees as required.
• Participate in college-wide activities.
• Maintain contact with specialized vocations where applicable.
• Be alert to public relations opportunities and use these to promote the college and the department.
• Assist in planning advisory committee meetings.
• Read written communications and analyze and interpret both verbal and written communications.
• Respond coherently both verbally and in writing to students, co-workers, and individuals having contact with the College.
• Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Present information effectively to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Requirements

• Master's Degree or higher in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Education from an accredited college.
• Two calendar years or more of nursing experience or the equivalent of Full-time experience as a registered nurse.
• Unrestricted RN license.
• Preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation appropriate to assignment within the first three years of employment.
• Valid Driver's License with a driving record in good standing.
• Ability to transport self to multiple clinical agencies within the workday.
• Maintain competencies in the areas of assigned responsibility.

Nice-to-haves

• Successful Clinical teaching experience.
• Experience in testing, evaluation, and curriculum development.

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