What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty - Nursing position at TNBR Careers?
Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has 7 campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.
We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!
Title: Faculty - Nursing
Employee Classification: Faculty
Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College
Department: Nursing
Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations
Job Summary
This is a full-time, term academic year faculty appointment in the Department of Nursing. The faculty member is responsible for planning, evaluating, and revising curricula, course content, and course materials. The faculty member teaches full-time classroom and clinical instruction for Associate's degree nursing students; assesses clinical education needs, utilizing a variety of methods. This position reports to the Department Chair of Nursing.
Job Duties
- Participates as a teacher in the Nursing educational program as assigned by the Department Chair.
- Maintains office hours, and attends and participates in meetings and committee work.
- Exhibits a high level of collegiality and professionalism.
- Participates in recruiting/retention efforts of the college and department and in community activities.
- Participates in student advising and utilizes all resources within the college for the guidance of students.
- Performs all required activities as listed on the College's Faculty Development form (FDP) and faculty evaluation forms (FEP).
- Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Nursing or higher from a nationally accredited institution.
- Active, unencumbered Tennessee or compact state RN License.
- Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience.
- Must possess current CPR certification.
- Experience with educational technology is required.
- Preference is given to applicants with teaching experience in an Associate's degree in Nursing Programs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of current teaching and learning strategies to facilitate student-centered learning; experience interacting successfully with an ever-growing student population.
- Knowledge of NLNAC accreditation process.
- Knowledge of nursing curriculum design.
- Knowledge of test construction,
- Possess a thorough knowledge of nursing theory.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Unofficial Transcripts
A summary of our benefits can be found below:
https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Southwest Tennessee Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.
