What are the responsibilities and job description for the Practical Nursing Learning Specialist position at Massachusetts Bay Community College?
Practical Nursing Learning Specialist
Department : VP Academic Affairs
Location : Framingham
MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region's economic development.
Massachusetts Bay Community College values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply to join our community.
Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.
Position Summary :
The ideal candidate will join a vibrant and inclusiveeducational community, and have a desire and ability to work with a diversepopulation. This is a part-time position with no benefits. This Learning Specialist will facilitate thedevelopment and implementation of academic services in areas of PracticalNursing & Nursing, working individually or with groups of students topromote academic success and retention. May train tutors in nursing area.
Key Responsibilities and Duties :
- Work directly with individuals or groups of students to provide academic services in PN and RN courses, including, but not limited to, PN102 Foundations of Practical Nursing, PN105 Issues & Trends in Practical Nursing and PN107 Principles of Pharmacology and across the MassBay curriculum;
- Recommend and implement innovative approaches to students' academic success, life-long learning, and independent learning;
- Determine individual learning sequences for students, using assessment, referral and student interviews;
- Train and integrate use of peer and embedded tutors and collaborative groups to facilitate better individualized learning;
- In conjunction with appropriate college personnel and in consultation with program faculty, develop strategies to support student retention in appropriate academic areas;
- Work with appropriate college personnel in the development of non-traditional approaches for programming in Practical Nursing and Nursing;
- Consult with faculty from academic disciplines / programs to develop resources and services for academic support and retention of students;
- Investigate and implement the use of technology to support learning in Practical Nursing and Nursing and related topics;
- Provide support for the Academic Achievement Center's mission, functions and role in the college community;
- Assist with the coordination and presentation of workshops in special topics related to non-traditional programming on an as-needed basis;
- Design and implement appropriate evaluation schema for non-traditional programming;
- Assist in grant writing and reporting and in the implementation of grant funded initiatives;
- Determine suitable referrals to other college resources based on student need; and
- Perform related duties, as required.
Commitment toEquity :
This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.
All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates diversity.
Required Qualifications :
Master's degree in requireddiscipline, or closely related field; with one (1) year experience and / ortraining that includes teaching, instructional technology or programdevelopment; or an equivalent combination of education, training, andexperience.
PreferredQualifications :
Additional Information :
Salary Range : $49.32 per hour
Position Type : MCCC-Professional Grade 5
Application Deadline : February 17, 2025, or thereafter until filled.
To Apply : Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.
Staff
Hiring is subject to state appropriation funding.
Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and / or certifications.
Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.
Massachusetts Bay Community College isan affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate onthe basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability,religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or relatedconditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexualorientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of theEducational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The Collegeprohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerningdiscrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College'sAffirmative Action Officer and / or Title IX Coordinator (Lisa MacDonald, lmacdonald@massbay.edu (781) 239-3147), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the EqualEmployment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department ofEducation's Office for Civil Rights.
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