Part-Time Instructor, Nursing (Watauga)

JOB
Part-Time Instructor, Nursing assists in the coordination of the academic subject matter of the Nursing program; instructs classes, clinicals, and labs in assigned division; coordinates assigned activities; provides highly responsible nursing student supervision and support to the Director, Nursing Program.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Functions: Plan and participate in the instruction of classes, lab or clinical for the Nursing program; prepare supplemental materials and tests; maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance.Assist in the preparation of objectives, assignments, and course syllabus; evaluate textbooks, and prepare instructional materials and aids.Assist full-time faculty with objectives and course outlines for each class; begin and end each scheduled meeting on time; turn in reports, final grades and other forms on time; revise course content and objectives as needed; and administer student evaluations.Participate in the development, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of the program curriculum activities and operations of the nursing program.Participate in the development of the Nursing work plan; participate in work activities; coordinate work products, methods and procedures.Assist in the development of the instructional schedule, and syllabi. Ensure instruction meets the needs of the students and community.Participate in the academic program's efforts to recruit and retain students.Participate in the selection, evaluation, use and maintenance of equipment and facilities assigned to the program.Participate in scheduled nursing faculty meetings, seminars and clinical agencies' competency workshops; stay abreast of new developments in the assigned area of study by attending professional meetings, continuing education workshops, and clinical site orientation for updates and changes.Participate in Nursing program content to ensure adherence to State and National standards.Assist in developing, preparing, documenting, and presenting assigned courses of instruction.Make student clinical assignments to include orientation of nursing students to the clinical area, demonstration of proper procedures and clinical assignments, supervision of clinical performance, evaluation and counseling of each student as to progress and performance.Assist with lab and clinical orientation of nursing students.Marginal Functions: Serve on a variety of committees and study groups; research and develop recommendations related to academic and instructional programs; maintain contacts with business, industry, and professional organizations for the purpose of keeping instructional programs current with occupational or academic field.Assist with inventory of program equipment; assume responsibilities for labs, shops and other facilities designed primarily for the Nursing program.Participate in community activities to promote the nursing program and nursing profession.Perform other duties as assigned.This position description covers the most essential functions and duties associated with this position. The President or appropriate supervisory personnel may assign additional duties. The College reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title with or without notice.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Training: Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university is required. Master's degree preferred. Possession of a current unrestricted license or multistate licensure privilege to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina. Prior to or within first three years of employment; preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation and evaluation, appropriate to assignment. Experience: Two years of full-time experience as a registered nurse in acute care setting.