What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Faculty position at Caris College?
Our Mission
Caris College’s mission is to provide our students with a solid foundation in their area of study. Whether it’s a career as a dental assistant, veterinary assistant, nursing, or medical sonographer/ultrasound technician, we strive to give our students a well-balanced curriculum in the classroom and when appropriate include laboratory training and supervised clinical experience. We aim to produce superior graduates with the knowledge and confidence necessary to succeed both professionally and financially. Our goal is to make Caris College the preferred source of medical career education in the community for our respective fields of study.
About The Job
Full time nursing faculty position in an accelerated, 11-week, quarter-based program located in Jeffersonville, IN. At Caris College we believe in student-centered learning. This position includes didactic teaching and clinical assignments. Our curriculum is designed with a focus on active learning, minimizing lecture time, and maximizing hands-on experience in the clinical and skills lab settings. We believe in wrapping support around our students, helping them to reach their goals, while holding them accountable for their individual learning.
Job Description
About Caris College
Caris College’s mission is to provide our students with a solid foundation in their area of study.Whether it’s a career as a medical assistant, dental assistant, veterinary assistant, acute clinical technician, practical nurse, or medical sonographer/ultrasound technician, we strive to give our students a well-balanced curriculum in the classroom and when appropriate include laboratory training and supervised clinical experience. We aim to produce superior graduates with the knowledge and confidence necessary to succeed both professionally and financially.Our goal is to make Caris College the preferred source of medical career education in the community for our respective fields of study.
Caris College’s mission is to provide our students with a solid foundation in their area of study. Whether it’s a career as a dental assistant, veterinary assistant, nursing, or medical sonographer/ultrasound technician, we strive to give our students a well-balanced curriculum in the classroom and when appropriate include laboratory training and supervised clinical experience. We aim to produce superior graduates with the knowledge and confidence necessary to succeed both professionally and financially. Our goal is to make Caris College the preferred source of medical career education in the community for our respective fields of study.
About The Job
Full time nursing faculty position in an accelerated, 11-week, quarter-based program located in Jeffersonville, IN. At Caris College we believe in student-centered learning. This position includes didactic teaching and clinical assignments. Our curriculum is designed with a focus on active learning, minimizing lecture time, and maximizing hands-on experience in the clinical and skills lab settings. We believe in wrapping support around our students, helping them to reach their goals, while holding them accountable for their individual learning.
Job Description
- Teach Diploma and/or Associate level nursing courses.
- Prepare and, on the first day of class, distribute course syllabi which informs the students as to absences, tardiness, testing, assignments and grading policies.
- Inform students of their progress by promptly returning assignments, quizzes, tests and homework.
- Compile, administer and grade instruments that evaluate student progress.
- Encourage the use of school resources, outside library and internet sources.
- Counsel students and notify student and Program Director of frequent absences, failures, or necessary make-up work.
- Hold all assigned classes on time in the assigned classrooms and be available to students 15 minutes before class, except between classes (if teaching courses back-to-back), and 15 minutes after class to offer guidance/tutoring to students.
- Follow procedures related to the Registrar’s office, including grade papers and deadlines, attendance record reports, withdrawal deadlines, midterm reports and the like.
- Follow the academic calendar and procedures.
- Direct library research or other outside assignments.
- Promote Caris College programs and curricula.
- Update syllabi, as needed.
- Substitute for colleagues when necessary.
- Provide a safe environment for students and be responsible for the security of assigned equipment, materials and classrooms.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- 401K
- Typically 8AM to 5PM Monday through Friday with no nights or weekends
- Master's (Required)
- 3 years bedside experience.
- RN license in good standing and a master’s degree or higher.
- Teaching/clinical experience.
About Caris College
Caris College’s mission is to provide our students with a solid foundation in their area of study.Whether it’s a career as a medical assistant, dental assistant, veterinary assistant, acute clinical technician, practical nurse, or medical sonographer/ultrasound technician, we strive to give our students a well-balanced curriculum in the classroom and when appropriate include laboratory training and supervised clinical experience. We aim to produce superior graduates with the knowledge and confidence necessary to succeed both professionally and financially.Our goal is to make Caris College the preferred source of medical career education in the community for our respective fields of study.