PRIMARY DUTIES:
A. Teaching
1. Instruct assigned courses in accordance with course competencies/objectives.
2. Design and implement teaching strategies that will assist a nursing student to meet the course objectives or outcomes.
3. Communicate with students regularly and timely.
4. Utilize feedback from course evaluations to identify professional development needs and to enhance teaching effectiveness.
5. Develop and implement student evaluation methods and tools for each course that measure the progression of the student's cognitive, affective, and psychomotor achievement of course and clinical outcomes based on published rubrics and sound rationale.
6. Evaluate student achievement of curricular outcomes related to nursing knowledge and practice.
7. Participate in academic and professional level activities that maintain the faculty member's competency and professional expertise in the area of teaching responsibility.
8. Evaluate the student's experience, achievement, and progress in relation to course and clinical outcomes, with input from the clinical instructor and preceptor, if applicable.
9. Meet classes (face-to-face and/or online) regularly and promptly at scheduled time.
10. Monitor and report at-risk students for timely and supportive interventions to facilitate student success.
11. Assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with FERPA regulations and submit grades and records by established deadlines.
12. Evaluate each nursing student’s achievement and progress with input from the preceptor, if utilized.
13. Maintain ongoing communication with faculty teaching clinical and/or laboratory sections to ensure correlation and integration of client care learning experiences with those of within the classroom.
B. Personnel
1. Assist in the screening and recommendation of nursing faculty for appointment.
2. Design and monitor development and orientation plans for faculty.
3. Monitor course evaluations/outcomes and coach faculty in assigned program(s) in relation to areas in need of improvement.
4. Participate and assist with the administration of the faculty appraisal program, such as course evaluations/observations.
5. Participate in annual faculty/staff evaluations.
6. Prepare adjunct pay agreements and ensure submitted to Chief Nursing Officer for review and approval prior to presenting to respective faculty member.
7. Work with clerical support staff to maintain records of faculty academic credentials, licensure, and other documentation required by the program/college.
8. Anticipate faculty needs for courses quarterly and communicate needs to Chief Nursing Officer.
9. Participate in the assignment of faculty workloads in accordance with college policy and in collaboration with Chief Nursing Officer.
10. Participate in local, state, and national nursing education meetings.
11. Anticipate and arrange for coverage of classes during faculty/instructor absences.
12. Model professional behavior and standards of practice.
C. Administration
1. Ensure compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, the Kentucky Board of Nursing rules and regulations, programmatic and institutional accrediting standards, and all other state or federal regulations.
2. Ensure and document as to the assigned nursing programs' compliance with the respective state and federal regulations.
3. Ensure that the bookstore is informed prior to the start of a given quarter as to any required books/items needed for courses in assigned program(s).
4. Assist the Chief Nursing Officer with monitoring assigned programs’ compliance with Kentucky Administrative Regulations and any related program/institutional accreditation requirements.
5. Participate in the development and ongoing maintenance of relationships for the assigned nursing education program(s), including collaboration with other programs offered across the college, and departments.
6. Review and collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer as to projected course offerings and faculty needs for the program quarterly.
7. Assist with the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum and other nursing education program components.
8. Assist faculty in the academic advisement and guidance of students within assigned nursing education program.
9. Participate in determining academic policies and practices for the program of nursing.
10. Assist in evaluating academic/learning resources for the nursing education program.
11. Assist with the ongoing development and maintenance of relationships within the community, including fostering the nursing education program’s responsiveness to community/employer needs.
12. Participate in professional development activities that cultivate professional expertise in administration, teaching, and maintenance of nursing competence.
13. Participate in regulatory and accreditation reviews and preparation of reports, as requested.
14. Participate in the development of and maintain current documentation relative to the ongoing systematic evaluation plan for the assigned program(s).
15. Collaborate with Chief Nursing Officer in the coordination of accreditation activities.
16. Recommend equipment, software packages and equipment for purchase consideration that may enhance learning and contribute favorably to program outcomes.
17. Collaborate with Chief Nursing Officer when ordering supplies to ensure cost effective purchases.
18. Actively participate in student recruitment activities.
19. Promote an environment conducive to learning for students and nursing faculty.
20. Complete Affidavit of Graduation for Kentucky Board of Nursing’s Application for Initial Licensure by Examination for the assigned nursing program(s) after determining the graduate has met all program and college graduation requirements.
21. Prepare necessary reports and participate in Nursing Program Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings.
22. Ensure ongoing monitoring and completion of any necessary evaluation documents in relation to courses within the nursing education program.
23. Address faculty and student concerns and ensure Chief Nursing Officer is apprised.
D. Committee/Meeting Responsibilities
1. Serve as a member of Nursing Executive Council (NEC).
2. Serve as a member of Nurse Faculty Meeting.
3. May serve as a member of Nursing Assessment and Curriculum Committee.
4. Serve as a member of Student Representation Committee.
5. Serve as a member of Nursing Admission Committee.
6. Serve as a member of Nursing Continuous Improvement Committee.
7. Participate in Nursing Program Advisory Committee (PAC).
8. Serve as a member of ad hoc committees, as may be assigned.
9. Participate in college-wide committees, when requested.
E. Advising
1. Post and maintain regular weekly office hours.
2. Serve as a mentor and advisor for nursing faculty.
3. Advise students related to admission, progression, and fulfillment of program requirements.
4. Develop remediation plans with students.
5. Participate in academic advisement and guidance of students, such as related to admission,
progression, and fulfillment of program requirements.
6. Assist other faculty and students in identifying and utilizing resources that may contribute to their
success.
7. Participate in interviewing and make recommendations for hiring of faculty.
8. Schedule regular meetings with students who are at risk of being unsuccessful in a course or the
nursing program.
9. Assist students with course scheduling and provide guidance in their academic and personal
development.
10. Participate in determining academic policies and practices for the program of nursing.
11. Participate in the development, implementation, evaluation, and updating of policies for student
admission, progression, and graduation in keeping with the policies of the governing institution.
F. Curricula
1. Submit suggestions for changes in master course syllabi to Chief Nursing Officer.
2. Participate in the design and ensure appropriate implementation of curriculum.
3. Assist in the design, implementation, evaluation, and updating of the curriculum using a written plan.
QUALIFICATIONS:
SKILLS/ABILITIES: Management and leadership skills; organizational and research skills; strong
interpersonal and communication skills; online education experience.
EXPERIENCE Master’s degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing and specializing in nursing education is preferred (official transcripts required). Minimum of 3 years nursing experience within the immediate past five (5) years; experience in administration, preferably educational administration. Current, active, unencumbered Kentucky RN license or compact state. A minimum of two (2) years full-time teaching experience at or above the academic level of the program of nursing; and a current knowledge of nursing practice at the level of the program.
EDUCATION A master’s degree in nursing.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
· Excellent communication skills for internal and external interaction via face-to-face, text, email, and other forms of communication.
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills required.
· Comfortable with teamwork and a high degree of accountability.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Sitting for extended periods of time. Daily use of computer, phone, and other office equipment. Lifting (max about 10 pounds), minimal reaching, bending and stooping.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Typical school/office environment.
PLEASE NOTE:
This position description/job description lists the major responsibilities of the position. By no means is the position limited only to the responsibilities listed above. Cooperation between employees is expected during periods of heavier than normal workloads, as well as revisions to these duties on either a temporary or permanent basis is possible.
Job Type: Full-time
Education:
Experience:
- Higher education teaching: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Florence, KY 41042 (Required)
Work Location: In person
