FUNCTIONS WITHIN THE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT.

• Demonstrates commitment to the College’s mission and values of inspiring and fostering excellence, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity.
• Provides input into the selection of learning resources and technology.
• Implements policies and procedures as outlined in the Student Catalog, Faculty Handbook, and College Policy & Procedure Manual.
• Develops, evaluates, and revises student policies (admission, progression, retention, and graduation
• Communicates effectively and professionally (verbal, nonverbal, and electronic).
• Collaborates with faculty (theory, lab, and clinical) to promote continuity between all components of the course, including monitoring the appropriate faculty to student ratios in clinical experiences. (Prelicensure nursing faculty ONLY)
• Collaborates with preceptors to facilitate students’ experience in the practice setting (Postlicensure nursing faculty ONLY)
• Projects a professional image in attire, appearance, and behavior in all settings (educational and healthcare).
• Documents students’ attendance into the student information system as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
• Attends College and campus functions.
• Participates in governance activities.
• Serves as a member of College and campus committees, as assigned.
• Keeps regularly posted office hours as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Active, Current, Unencumbered Licensure: Applicable state as a Registered Nurse and per State Board of Nursing
• Education Qualifications: Minimum of an MSN Degree
• Experiential Qualifications: Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse and per State Board of Nursing
• Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment: If performing nursing duties related to clinical instruction (especially patient contact) hazards may include needle sticks, blood and bodily fluid exposure, or any other hazard a Registered Nurse (RN) might be exposed to in the normal performance of nursing care. Position requires mental activity, reading, planning, preparing, evaluating, and decision making. Physical demands in the classroom and office are minimal and are considered sedentary work with occasional lifting and/or carrying such articles as records, files, and books (10 pounds maximum). Operation of standard office equipment such as phone, computer, classroom projector, Scantron, and printer/scanner occurs on a frequent basis. Physical demands in the clinical area may include lifting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, bending, or any other related activity to patient care. Position requires regular attendance, and may require evening or weekend hours, and travel to clinical sites and extended classrooms.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Effectively facilitates learning and learner development.

CONTINUOUSLY DEVELOPS IN THE ACADEMIC EDUCATOR ROLE.

• Participates in professional development activities that increase socialization to and effectiveness of the faculty role.
• Uses feedback obtained through self, peer, student, and administrative evaluations to increase role effectiveness.
• Maintains the professional practice knowledge and expertise in areas of responsibility needed to help students prepare for contemporary nursing practice.

ADDITIONAL FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other essential responsibilities as outlined by applicable state board of nursing.
• Ranked faculty members are expected to meet the requirements of their rank as outlined in the Rank & Promotion Handbook.