Instructor, Nursing

Transform lives by teaching, mentoring, being a role model, and guiding student learning. Create and maintain a dynamic, innovative, and positive learning environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instruction of assigned courses using a variety of teaching methods to facilitate student learning. Courses may be taught in the classroom, lab, clinical sites, simulated setting and/or online and may include day, evening and/or weekend classes.
• Responsible for the development, updating, revision, and maintenance of program/discipline curriculum and instructional materials.
• Support student advisement to assist in achievement of learning and career goals and facilitate retention in program/College.
• Assist with student recruitment, registration, and job placement including representing the College and/or program at on- and off- campus events and on-going networking with employers.
• Collaborate with other departments in the College to discuss/develop/implement strategies to promote student success.
• Provide input for program-specific funds in the annual budget and recommend, purchase, install, and maintain equipment.
• Responsible for classroom management including maintaining accurate student attendance and grade reports as well as maintaining a clean, organized environment with an emphasis on safety.
• Responsible for the assessment, documentation, and improvement of student learning by gathering and analyzing assessment data, implementing strategies to improve student learning, and reassessing to determine effectiveness of strategies.
• Participate in program and college assessment data collection and reporting; to include maintaining documents and data needed for the college and program accreditations.
• Actively engage with nursing students at the bedside while providing client care.
• Coordinate with clinical agencies regarding clinical calendars and clinical assignments.
• Assist with advisory committee member recruitment and retention; attend advisory committee meetings, and work with advisory committee(s) in developing, validating, and regularly updating program content/outcomes.
• Establish and maintain positive, professional, and collaborative relationships with internal and external partners including co-workers, employers, area high schools, and professional organizations.
• Actively participate in program/discipline planning, department/division planning, program/College committees, in-services, College-wide and other professional development opportunities, and regional/state/national meetings and activities.
• Maintain professional/technical knowledge and skills including currency in assigned discipline, required occupational certification/licensing, and instructional technology/delivery methods.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution required. Master's degree in Nursing in progress may be accepted.
• Minimum of two years (4,000 hours) of recent occupational experience as a registered nurse in acute care, long-term care, or equivalent within the past five years required.
• Active, unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the State of Wisconsin or a state belonging to the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• WI Board of Nursing and the educational qualifications and experience as required by the governing organization, the state, and the program’s accrediting agency.
• Post-secondary teaching experience preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate good organizational skills, positive interpersonal skills, and excellent communication skills in educating adult learners.