What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Faculty position at Fortis Colleges and Institutes?
Nursing faculty are professionals with the education and practice skills to prepare the next generation of nurses. Faculty is accountable to the Dean / Director of Nursing for the implementation of the approved curriculum based on the mission and philosophy of the nursing program and the College. Faculty provides students with opportunities to acquire the knowledge and practice the skills identified in course objectives using varied and appropriate teaching methods. They plan learning activities to meet program outcomes based on the standards set by policies, legal and other regulatory requirements, and acceptable practices. Faculty also participates in the program's evaluation and continuous improvement process and engages in personal professional development.
Skills / Competencies / Qualifications :
- Completion of an approved professional nursing education program.
- Experience of at least two years in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse.
- A master's degree in nursing from an accredited program required for faculty teaching in associate degree and bachelor of science in nursing programs.
- Bachelor of Science in nursing is the required to teach in practical / vocational nursing programs.
- A current active unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the state in which the program is located or multi-state privilege to practice in state.
- Previous teaching experience preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication and analytical skills.
- Excellent teaching and classroom management skills
- Functional abilities to carry out classroom, clinical and laboratory teaching responsibilities
- Competence in clinical skills in areas of teaching
- Competent in personal computer applications : word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email.
- Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screening, required immunizations, current CPR and HIPAA certifications.
Classification : Exempt
Work Hours : May be part-time or full-time, vary daily and include evening / weekend hour
