Nurse Faculty (Shelby/Hoover Campus)

Position Summary

Salary: Based on education and experience commensurate with Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule D1 ($46,590-$94,363). This is a nine-month position. Summer employment may be available (an additional $14,384-$29,184) dependent upon enrollment.

This position includes all responsibilities outlined in the Instructor Job Description as well as the additional responsibilities stated below related to classroom and clinical instruction of nursing students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing degree
• A minimum of three years of experience in clinical nursing practice preferred. Evidence of current expertise in nursing education.
• Current license in good standing to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Alabama
• Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation at the health care provider level required from American Heart Association

Note About Applying: Please check the application requirements at the end of this announcement. When applying, applicants will be required to submit transcripts and a resume via the NEOED system, but there may be other documents that are also required as part of this job application. Those can be added by selecting "Add Supplemental Attachment" on the attachments screen of your online application.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Cognitive and critical thinking abilities are sufficient to make clinical judgments during clinical laboratory experiences and to learn and perform all essential job functions accurately with minimal direct supervision.
• Interpersonal abilities are sufficient to interact purposefully and effectively with others.
• Communication abilities are sufficient to convey thoughts in verbal and written forms so that they are understood by others.
• Physical mobility is sufficient to fulfill classroom and clinical responsibilities safely and effectively without threat to the safety of others.
• Strength (gross motor skills) and endurance are sufficient to safely fulfill clinical responsibilities.
• Fine motor skills and hand/eye coordination are sufficient to safely fulfill clinical responsibilities.
• Auditory ability is sufficient to communicate effectively with others, to monitor and assess patient status, and to fulfill clinical responsibilities.
• Visual ability is sufficient to monitor and assess patient status and to fulfill clinical responsibilities.
• Tactile ability and sense of smell are sufficient to assess patients and the environment.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications required and must submit a complete application packet through the online application system in order to be considered for a position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information may be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered.

A complete application packet consists of the following:

• A completed Jefferson State Community College online application specific to this position
• Current resume
• Transcripts (unofficial copies will be accepted before the deadline but official transcripts must be on file prior to extension of an employment agreement to the successful candidate). Transcripts must include conferred or awarded date.
• Work experience verification in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Qualifications” section. Verification should include dates of employment and position title(s). Upon request from the applicant, work experience verification from current employer only may be delayed until an official offer of employment. Request must be made in the form of a statement on a separate document. If applicant delays verification from current employer and it does not cover required level of experience as stated in the “Qualifications” section, verification from previous employer(s) is required.
  • A work experience verification form can be found at Human Resources - Jefferson State Community College. (For clarification, please contact Human Resources.)
• Current Alabama nursing licensure
• Current CPR certification

Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Once submitted, all applications become the property of Jeff State. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied by the College.

The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.

If you are applying for one or more positions, you must submit a separate application packet for each position.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Jefferson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

All male applicants between the ages of 18-26 must provide proof of Selective Service Registration.

Jefferson 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.

Jefferson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. If you have a disability and require accommodations, please notify us. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT:

Available Positions - Jefferson State Community College

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.

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50