What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vocational Nursing Theory Instructor position at Advanced College?
Available to teach Theory and/or Clinical.
POSITION SUMMARY
The VN Theory Instructor reports directly to the Director of Nursing with an indirect reporting relationship to the Director of Campus Operations. He/she will be responsible for teaching all class materials as outlined in the syllabus; meet program and course objectives; and follow program approved curriculum for VN Instruction.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, or online in telecommunications courses and in immediate preparation for them;
- Maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught; preparing teaching materials;
- Conferring with students on course materials;
- Directing individual and group studies and practical;
- Reviewing written or online examinations and papers;
- Evaluating presentations; and supervising independent study projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare courses in accordance with published faculty workload guidelines and departmental requirements
- Prepare and distribute course syllabi according to university and departmental requirements
- Grade all assignments, quizzes, projects, and/or exams as described in the course syllabi
- Meet with students (in person or virtual) as related to instructional activity
- Evaluate, update, and revise courses regularly
- Participate in the assessment activities of the Department as directed
- Administrative responsibilities include writing syllabi, grading course work, submitting final grades.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- RN with Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of three years’ experience or LVN with a minimum of six years’ experience.
- Current California Nursing License and current CPR/BLS card.
- Demonstrate integrity and ethics; leads through open, honest communication; makes decisions with the high ethical standards of the institution in mind.
- Disciplined yet dynamic; able to focus on quality outcomes across short time scales and adapt quickly to change as necessary.
- Results-oriented.
- Strong student-centered focus; commitment to student satisfaction and success.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines appropriately.
- Excellent communication skills across all levels; able to communicate ideas and expectations clearly and concisely.
