What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor PT position at Rogers State University?
Posted on 4/15/2025
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About this position
Nursing Instructor - PT
Department of Health Sciences
POSITION SUMMARY:
The part-time faculty member’s primary responsibility is to teach assigned courses in accordance with the course description and syllabus established by the faculty and administered by the School of Nursing and Health Professions Associate Dean.
The part-time faculty member’s primary responsibility is to teach assigned courses in accordance with the course description and syllabus established by the faculty and administered by the School of Nursing and Health Professions Associate Dean.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives general supervision from the Associate Dean and Undergraduate Program Coordinator. Clinical nursing faculty collaborate with full-time course faculty as assigned.
Receives general supervision from the Associate Dean and Undergraduate Program Coordinator. Clinical nursing faculty collaborate with full-time course faculty as assigned.
PART-TIME APPOINTMENT:
Work commitment of approximately 20 hours per week. Four (4) office hours per week. Attendance at nursing faculty meetings.
Work commitment of approximately 20 hours per week. Four (4) office hours per week. Attendance at nursing faculty meetings.
DECISION MAKING
Affects professional operation of faculty student relationship and student academic progress.
Affects professional operation of faculty student relationship and student academic progress.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Instruct, supervise, and evaluate students as agreed upon by full time faculty members within each discipline according to licensure and accreditation requirements; legal and ethical principles; and published evaluation tools;
- Promote safety for the student and faculty member (and client as applicable);
- Provide an updated syllabus (or segment of a syllabus if team teaching) at the beginning of each course to all students and to appropriate offices within the university;
- Maintain familiarity with current knowledge, skills, texts, instructional materials, teaching aids and techniques relative to courses within the discipline and recommend their adoption when appropriate;
- Maintain office hours according to the letter of appointment;
- Actively seek ways to improve instruction and participate in course team meetings and department meetings as appropriate;
- Communicate to full time faculty or department head timely, pertinent issues or concerns related to student progress;
- Maintain attendance and scholastic records as appropriate and submit required reports;
- Actively participate in assisting the university to maintain standards required for accreditation;
- If licensed, immediately report to the Department Head any complaints against his/her license, or any event that could impede relicensure;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
About our ideal candidate
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
- Principles of teaching and learning;
- Test item writing;
- Curriculum principles;
- Expertise with the discipline
Ability to:
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
- Maintain confidentiality in work performance;
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with those contracted in the course of work including all groups within a diverse multicultural community;
- Experience and Training Guidelines;
- Present evidence of current practice with a minimum of two (2) years full time equivalent practice as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting preceding the first date of first employment as a teacher.
Preferred Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Master of Science Degree in Nursing
Licenses
- Hold a valid unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oklahoma.
Hours: Variable
About us
EEO STATEMENT:
This institution in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services.
Rogers State University is a regional four-year university serving northeastern Oklahoma and the Tulsa metropolitan area.
RSU is recognized for:
- high-quality academic programs
- a nurturing scholastic atmosphere
- distance learning options
- a high-technology learning environment
RSU offers a variety of master’s, bachelor’s and associate degrees to assist students in achieving their academic goals. As well as a vibrant campus life with student organizations to foster development inside and outside of the classroom.
The university operates three full-service campuses in Claremore, Bartlesville, and Pryor. In addition, RSU provides innovative distance learning options for students through RSU Online, RSU Public Television, and other delivery methods.
