What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor, Nursing (Posting extended to February 24, 2025) position at Alabama Community College System?
Salary : $46,590.00 - $94,363.00 Annually
Location : Tuscaloosa, AL
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : FT2025 : 01
College / Division : SSCC-201020-Associate Degree Nursing
Opening Date : 01 / 09 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 24 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Campus Location : Shelton State Community College
Position Summary
The Instructor, Nursing must advise students, provide quality classroom, clinical, and laboratory instruction; maintain required scholastic records, and seek continuous improvement of the nursing curriculum, instruction, and resources. The instructor participates fully in the institutional planning and assessment processes and assists with managing a departmental budget. Primary teaching assignments will be in the Associate degree and Practical Nursing program. Secondary teaching assignment may be in the Nursing Assistant / Home Health Program. This position requires an adaptable and flexible work schedule which may include instructional assignments in day, evening and / or weekends.
SALARY SCHEDULE PLACEMENT : Range of $45,590 - $94,363, based upon the Alabama Community College System and Shelton State Community College Salary Schedule D-1 to be determined by the applicant's education and years of applicable experience. This is a nine-month position with summer teaching availability dependent upon enrollment. The salary schedule for faculty requires 169 duty days for the academic year (fall and spring semesters) and, if employed for the summer, 56 duty days for the summer term.
Applicant acknowledges that if selected for the position that applicant's placement on the applicable salary schedule will be dependent upon the verified information provided by the applicant in accordance with the applicable work experience verification requirements stated herein.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities :
- Demonstrate effective communication skills
Function in accordance with the philosophy, rules and regulations of the college, nursing programs, and area clinical agencies
Design each course and deliver each class in clinical practice, simulated laboratory, and nursing theory to ensure an effective learning experience
Develop, implement, and teach courses using distance learning technology (i.e., internet, course management system, etc.), video courses, and courses taught via other non-traditional delivery methods as required
Maintain a high level of competence and expertise in clinical practice
Incorporate current teaching techniques, subject area developments, and technology (if applicable) into the learning experience
Plan clinical rotation schedules to meet student-learning outcomes
Provide simulated laboratory, clinical and / or theory instruction in accordance with approved course outlines
Inform students concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance requirements, and academic progress
Provide for effective evaluation of the learning experience of each student
Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submit all reports according to announced deadlines
Prepare and grade assignments, projects, and examinations as required
Submit to the Director a course plan for each course taught
Participate in the planning of effective long-range goals for the department
Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
Demonstrate responsible work ethic (i.e., preparation and punctuality) with administration, faculty, staff, and students
Assist with developing and managing of a departmental budget in support of the Annual Plan
Maintain good working relationship with area clinical agencies and co-workers
Collaborate with teaching teams in curriculum development, implementation, evaluation, revision, syllabi review, classroom, and clinical instruction
Accept teaching assignments which may include day, evening, and weekend classes as well as off-campus sites
Participate in recruiting for Nursing Department
Serve as an academic advisor to assigned students
Participate in scheduled college and departmental meetings
Demonstrate commitment to maintaining nursing accreditation standards
Secondary Job Duties and Responsibilities :
Participate in discussions and meetings about curriculum, teaching-learning techniques, and teaching materials
Demonstrate commitment to :
Improving student retention and success
challenging and cultivating student achievement beyond the classroom
supporting a diverse population of learners
working in a participatory and collegial setting
supporting continuous improvement of curricula and services
using technology and other innovative approaches to enhance the teaching / learning process
participating in professional growth activities
Other Job Duties and Responsibilities :
Participate on division / college committees, teams, and task forces as required
Participate in professional development, compliance, performance excellence, and training activities as required
Participate in college events and functions
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
Required :
Preferred :
Application Procedures / Additional Information
APPLICATION PROCEDURES : The submission of a complete online application packet by the deadline is the sole responsibility of the applicant. Absent special circumstances, incomplete or late application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration of this position. No copies will be given of the application information submitted.
Applicants must meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.S. at the time of appointment and must travel at their own expense for all in-person interviews. The College does not offer relocation assistance. Applicants may progress through the electronic application process and delay production of employment verifications pending an offer of employment by submitting a written request for a delay in the area provided for employment verifications.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS : A completed application packet consists of :
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION :
Meeting Minimum Requirements : If the requirements for a position list work experience in a field or area the Applicant must provide written verification(s) of their applicable work experience in order to be hired for the position. Such written verification(s) of work experience must demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum work experience requirement. Applicants who do not produce this information as indicated will be ineligible for hire and subject to having any offer of employment withdrawn.
Salary Calculation : For all faculty positions on the D-1 Salary Schedule, the salary amount for the selected applicant is determined by step and rank placement on the applicable schedule. Rank placement is dependent upon the applicant's highest applicable degree and / or applicable credit hours. Step placement is dependent upon the following : (a) all work experience in public education in Alabama and (b) all other work experience outside of public education in Alabama that, in the sole judgment of the College, directly relates to the requirements of the position. The applicant selected for the position must provide original transcripts verifying their highest degree and written verification(s) of this work experience within the time provided herein if such experience is to be considered in determining their initial step place on the Salary Schedule.
Format for Work Experience Verifications : Work experience verifications should be in the form of verification letters from employers and must include complete employment dates, job title(s), job duties, and an indication whether such employment was full-time or part-time, and if part-time, the average number of hours worked each week. The letters should be on official letterhead and contain an authorized personnel signature. The College's official employment verification form is also acceptable and is available upon request. If an employment verification cannot be obtained due to a legitimate reason, for purposes of meeting minimum requirements an applicant may submit copies of other trustworthy documentation such as appointment letters, contracts, pay stubs, or W-2 forms documenting the term of employment. However, such documentation is generally insufficient for salary calculation purposes if job duties and dates of employment are not self-evident in the documentation.
Deadline for Producing Work Experience Verification : With limited exception, work experience verification documentation must be produced prior to any official offer of employment. Work experience verification from a current employer may, upon request, be delayed until an official offer of employment. Any offer of employment at a salary step greater than zero (0) or made without prior verification of any required work experience, is contingent upon production of this documentation by the applicant within ten (10) days of the offer. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to provide this verification of work experience. The College is not responsible for any cost associated with such verifications.
EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS :
Shelton State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Shelton State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.
Shelton State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.
More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation.
This employer participates in E-Verify.
Sick Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
7 hours per month
may accumulate an unlimited number)
Annual Leave
Not applicable
off between terms)
Personal Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.
Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King / Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
15 (5 locally assigned)
Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)
Law Enforcement Officers :
Tier I -Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)
Tier II - Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)
Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit
Premium amounts :Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
Employee Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
Family (with Spouse and dependents
Tobacco Usage Premium
Spouse $ 50
The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and / or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.
Wellness Premium
Spouse $ 50
The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the section to learn how you and / or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.
If desired, employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.
Optional Coverage Plan Premiums
Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50
Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10 / 01 / 18).
Duty Hours
Hours vary by campus and instructional needs )
Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.
Employees / Dependents at two-year colleges :
1 / 3 waived after 1st year
2 / 3 waived after 2nd year
3 / 3 waived after 3rd year
Note : Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
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Application packets that are incomplete will not advance in the hiring process. Transcripts are specifically required and must indicate your name and the name of the institution you attended. The documentation should verify the credential earned. Simply stating that transcripts have been requested or are available upon request is insufficient and will prohibit review of your packet. As such, please select the answer below that best describes your application packet status as it relates to your transcripts.
Select from the list below the highest level of education you have completed.
Select the answer below that most accurately describes your nursing license status.
Select the statement below that most accurately describes your work experience in nursing.
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Salary : $46,590 - $94,363
