FACULTY POSITION IN THE PRACTICAL NURSING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

This is a full-time, tenure track position.

BARGAINING UNIT/NON-UNIT: MCCC/MTA

ANTICIPATED START DATE: August, 2024

SALARY RANGE: Rank: Assistant Professor. Salary range is $70,782 - $91,879. Actual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience in accordance with the MCCC collective bargaining agreement provisions and candidates are therefore advised that it is unlikely the offered salary will be at or near the top of the range.

THE PRACTICAL NURSING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM:

The Practical Nursing Certificate program is part of the GCC Nursing Department. The PNC program is currently comprised of three full-time faculty members, one of which is the program coordinator. The faculty is focused on quality and excellence in teaching and learning and is committed to fostering high expectations for nursing practice. The program is held in high regard in the local community and has a long history of students exceeding the national pass rates for graduates. The PNC program is located in Northampton, Ma.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Provides classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction in the Practical Nursing Certificate program, which includes Fundamentals of Nursing, Family Nursing (obstetrical nursing or pediatric nursing), and other content as assigned. Provides academic advisement for approximately 18 PN and Nursing Intent students; maintains regular office hours; serves on committees as elected or appointed; attends regularly scheduled department, division and college meetings; and performs other duties as assigned. Collaborates with other faculty in delivery of nursing curriculum, in drafting of course delivery schedules, and in ongoing curriculum development. Contributes to accreditation, program, and course report activities.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teaches nursing courses in the appropriate content areas;
• Teaches and directs learning opportunities for students in college classrooms, on-campus skills and simulation lab, and clinical cooperating agencies;
• Evaluates student achievement in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings.
• Provides support and guidance to part-time instructors working with assigned courses and agencies.
• Counsels nursing students in relation to achievement of program objectives, time management, and retention strategies and documents all interactions with students;
• Contributes to the development of nursing program policies, procedures, and nursing education opportunities
• May assist with coordination of service-learning activities;
• Identifies and supports students in clinical and academic situations, and refers students to appropriate campus resources;
• Assists students in the development of a thorough understanding of the nurse's role in contemporary nursing practice;
• Demonstrates professional role modeling for nursing students and encourages them to pursue higher levels of nursing education;
• Develops and reviews the educational philosophy, purposes and objectives of the program;
• Organizes, develops and evaluates the nursing curriculum;
• Makes recommendations regarding deployment of personnel and uses of facilities essential to meeting objectives;
• Develops specific criteria and related methods for the evaluation of student achievement of program and course objectives;
• Serves on college committees as elected and/or assigned;
• Contributes to a positive, respectful, and collaborative learning and work environment;
• Contributes to program, assessment activities including accreditation, the systematic evaluation plan, and year-end reporting;
• Participates in team and program meetings and college-wide meetings;
• Maintains records and reports in accordance with established program policies;
• Maintains scheduled office hours in accordance with college policy;
• Maintains collegial relationships with the staff and administration of affiliating clinical facilities;
• Participates in ongoing professional study and education;
• Maintains current professional liability insurance; and
• Maintains current registration as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (and Vermont as indicated).
• Maintains all mandatory health requirements

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE*:

• Possesses an unencumbered Massachusetts Registered Nursing License or is eligible for licensure in Massachusetts (and/or Vermont as needed);
• Possesses a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing;
• Minimum of two years full-time clinical experience in nursing, or its equivalent, within the last five years and evidence of clinical competence;
• Current American Heart Association cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification;
• Instructional experience in the college or clinical setting;
• Completes required immunizations, titers, screenings, and site-specific education to maintain compliance with specific clinical site standards;
• Current malpractice insurance, once hired;
• Ability to utilize technology in student learning situations equivalent to student expectations in clinical settings; and
• Record of performance that demonstrates respect for diversity, equity and inclusion.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND APTITUDES:

• Proficiency in oral and written communication, including basic computer skills.
• Competency with and application of nursing-specific technology and platforms to enhance student learning

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated successful community college teaching experience, preferably classroom teaching experience;
• Experience with curriculum and course design and evaluation of program outcomes;
• Community nursing experience and knowledge of holistic health practices; nursing experience in various practice settings across the wellness-illness continuum; or with diverse populations
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting cultural competency and diversity within the curriculum and the profession;
• Experience with Best Practice high-fidelity patient simulation and other modes of technology; and
• Master of Science in Nursing
• Specialty Certification in Nursing Education, Medical Surgical, Pediatric, Obstetrical, Psychiatric, Public Health, or Intensive Care Nursing; or in Healthcare Simulation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Applicants selected for an interview will be required to present a teaching demonstration to an audience that may include students.
• Candidates may be asked to submit evidence of expertise in nursing process, learning objective development, and evaluation strategies. (Please do not submit these materials unless specifically asked to do so.)

• EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Greenfield Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, GCC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer by contacting Human Resources by email at humanresources@gcc.mass.edu or by phone at 413-775-1313

ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT NOTICE:

Greenfield Community College's Annual Security Report is available online at www.gcc.mass.edu/webdocs/safety/GCC-Annual-Security-Report.pdf

The report contains crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years for certain locations associated with the College as well as other campus security and personal safety topics such as: crime prevention; campus safety authority; crime reporting polices; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications), programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; and other matters of importance related to security on campus.

If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by the Public Safety Office at One College Drive, Greenfield, MA 01301 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 413-775-1212.

***Greenfield Community College is proud to value diversity in our community of faculty, staff and students and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. **

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