Full-Time Practical Nursing Instructor

JOB
Purpose/Position Code/Classification/Level/Work RelationshipsProvide educational experience, positive motivation and guidance to students in a manner consistent with the mission of Carl Sandburg College.FACALH45510FacultyExempt, Bargaining UnitDean of Nursing ProfessionsPrincipal Working Relationship: Dean of Nursing, Students, Staff, Program Faculty, Colleagues in Clinical Agencies.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Primary Responsibilities: Meet with assigned class(es) at all scheduled times and locations, and provide instruction necessary for fulfilling course objectives.Notify Associate Dean and/or appropriate administrator in the event that a class meeting is canceled, changed, or when it is necessary to be absent from campus during hours of regularly scheduled responsibilities.Prepare and distribute to Associate Dean and students a course syllabus that is consistent with the official course brief for each class and sufficiently detailed so as to inform each student about policies concerning attendance, evaluation, and expected performance.Provide students with educational, vocational, and social counseling that will constitute positive motivation for the educational progress of the student; including referral to appropriate resources such as student service advising, etc.Work closely with Academic Support Services to develop and implement strategies for student access and participation in services provided by Academic Support ServicesEnforce college regulations concerning student behavior and building regulations.Submit all required forms such as attendance, midterm lists and final grades in a timely manner.Keep laboratory and/or instructional equipment secure and recommend repairs or replacement when necessary.Actively participate in the assessment of programs, classes and courses in order to improve student outcomes.Maintain student attendance records and employ a well-defined procedure for evaluating student progress.Actively participate in evaluations of the curriculum and propose modifications as necessary.Actively participate in student recruitment and enrollment growth initiatives.Spend such time on campus each day as may be necessary to fulfill all professional obligations and willingly assume the various responsibilities, including committee participation, which normally constitute a teaching assignment. This includes such functions as private conference, follow-up on student progress and preparation of materials for class work. Time spent on campus must be a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week excluding overload. This includes classes, posted hours, and general preparation time.At minimum, use the Learning Management System to record on-going attendance and grades for each course for each semester and session, and document the course syllabi.Attend all regularly schedule departmental, committee and College meetings.Adhere to the guidelines of any negotiated labor contract involving faculty.Other duties as assigned. Assist With: Textbook and learning resource selection.Curriculum evaluation and modification.Budget preparation regarding supplies, material and equipment.Preparation of class schedules. Risk Management and Loss Prevention Activities: Participate in and support the college Risk Management Program in a capacity appropriate to this position.Monitor conditions, events, and circumstances present in the college operation and clinical sites during student instruction and supervision to avoid potential torts or injuries to students, staff, or the general public, and then communicate observations to the appropriate supervisor and / or Risk Management Committee.Maintain a working knowledge of the college’s emergency procedures and how to operate emergency phone systems; including internal / external phone boxes.Occupational exposure to blood or OPIM. Personal protection guidelines and practices are to be followed in order to minimize individual exposure.Bloodborne pathogens exposure – category 1.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Requirements to Perform Job Functions: General physical effort required includes sitting, bending, reaching, and some lifting (20lbs or less) and the ability to place a work order for anything over that limitThe specific motor skills and sensory perception necessary to effectively instruct and evaluate students is based on the content, instructional methods, and objective of the program.