Medical Surgical - Nursing Instructor

Summary

This position in the Nursing Department will provide instruction in nursing program courses that require clinical knowledge and expertise in Medical Surgical Nursing. This person is responsible for working in conjunction with the Health Occupations Academic Area toward the development and instruction of Nursing and related Allied Health courses. This individual will prepare and deliver classes; teach as assigned in clinical area; serve as team leader; conduct assessment activities; advise students on curriculum, academic programs, employment and career goals; support and contribute to the growth and development of the academic area. This position may also include teaching during weekend and evening hours and may include teaching online courses.

The successful candidate will possess a love of teaching and knowledge of adult learning theory; enjoy working with students, be a good communicator, and team player.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree (M.S.N.) with a major in Nursing
• Minimum of three years’ clinical experience in Medical Surgical Nursing
• Teaching/training experience with clients, nurses, other health care professionals, and/or students
• Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Michigan or have the ability to obtain a license prior to start date
• BLS certification or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Word processing skills and experience (i.e. Microsoft® Word)
• Computer skills, including knowledge and experience using the Internet, email, and calendaring software (i.e., Outlook, Gmail, etc.)

Preferred

• Recent acute care medical-surgical experience
• Teaching experience in a school/college of nursing
• Leadership experience in nursing (i.e. teaching clinicals, charge nurse, unit manager, etc.)
• Certification in Medical Surgical Nursing
• Experience in the instruction of web-based, online, and other nontraditional courses
• Certification in Medical Surgical Nursingor Nursing Education

Provide classroom/lab instruction to students and develop theory including but not limited to online, accelerated, livestream, hybrid and face-to-face formats

Supervisory Responsibilities

This individual may supervise adjunct faculty and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing concerns and resolving problems.

Teaching Responsibilities

When teaching any classroom or lab courses, the instructor will meet the responsibilities of regular faculty in the areas of Curriculum, Teaching Effectiveness, Faculty Professional Development, Support of College, Community Initiatives, and Professional Qualities and Abilities.

• Compiles, administers, and grades examinations and other learning activities
• Uses current and emerging technologies in distance learning and in the classroom; conducts classroom research with classroom assessment techniques
• Listens to students and coaches them to actively participate in the learning process
• Uses a variety of assessments to promotes student demonstration of learning through exams, discussions, debates, presentations, simulations, and/or debriefings
• Provides a course syllabus to the students that includes the College Syllabus information outlined in Moodle
• Is accessible to students during formal office hours and other times as needed
• Maintains and regularly updates Moodle gradebook and/or other electronic grading systems

Faculty Professional Development

Continually engages in learning and scholarship in the area of specialization

Support of College, Community Initiatives

• Participates actively in the shared governance system
• Participates in academic area meetings and other scheduled area activities.
• Meets requirements for faculty evaluation and academic advising
• Serves on specific academic area and College wide committees
• Supports the academic area and college through other work normally expected of faculty members
• Is fully committed to the mission and values of Northwestern Michigan College

Instructor Professional Qualities and Abilities

• Successfully organizes, executes and follows up on projects; sets specific objectives and measures to achieve results

A list of Faculty General Responsibilities may be found in the Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please refer to ourwebsitefor more information.

Other duties may be assigned.

Instructor Competencies Teaching E?ectiveness

• Places the primary emphasis on student learning in the design, delivery, and evaluation/assessment of courses
• Strives to foster higher-level learning with an emphasis on analysis, problem solving and critical thinking
• Demonstrates respect, care, and empathy for students
• Is ?exible switching from one teaching approach to another when things don’t work, yet keeps the objectives of the course in sight at all times
• Is enthusiastic about the subject matter in the classroom and shares the joy of learning with students

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual will have computer skills, including knowledge of and the ability to use the Internet, email, calendaring software (Outlook, GroupWise, etc) and Word Processing software.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to effectively present lectures and information to students and academic area leadership in clear and understandable manner.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and smell. Walking and standing is required in classroom and clinical areas. Lifting up to 25 pounds and periodic heavy exertion may be required in the clinical/lab setting. Specific hearing and vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions when traveling between campus buildings. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.