Nursing Clinical Instructors, Part-Time

Description

On-Going recruitment for part-time instructors to teach clinical in the areas of Nursing and / or Simulation. Availability of contract hours and schedule (day, evening, or weekend clinical instruction) dependent on need for future semesters.

Examples of Duties

• Provide laboratory / clinical instruction to students.
• Evaluate student performance in laboratory / clinical setting under direction of the nursing program.
• Prepare for each learning experience; maintain and update lesson plan; develop and prepare methods to evaluate student performance.
• Participate in development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum and / or courses.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance; maintain various records and databases according to program needs or accreditation requirements, and submit reports according to policy.
• Maintain current knowledge in the appropriate academic fields; participate in staff development programs, workshops, seminars, and other continuing education programs as appropriate.
• Assist with and carry out, as required, the implementation of policies and procedures related to required instructional area.
• Serve as effective liaison between college programs and clinical agencies as assigned.
• Creates an environment in clinical settings that facilitates student learning and the achievement of desired cognitive, affective, and psychomotor outcomes. (NLN 2005)
• Recognizes own responsibility for helping students develop as nurses and integrate the values and behaviors expected of those who fulfill that role. (NLN 2005)
• Uses a variety of strategies to assess and evaluate student learning in clinical settings, as well as in all domains of learning. (NLN 2005)
• Participates in formulation of program outcomes and curricula design that reflects contemporary health care trends and prepares graduates to function effectively in the health care environment. (NLN 2005)
• Functions as change agents and leaders to create a preferred future for nursing education and nursing practice. (NLN 2005)
• Recognizes that their role is multidimensional and that an ongoing commitment to develop and maintain competence in the role is essential. (NLN 2005)
• Acknowledges that scholarship is an integral component of the faculty role, and that teaching itself is a scholarly activity. (NLN 2005)
• Remains knowledgeable (competent) about the educational environment within which they practice and recognizes how political, institutional, social and economic forces impact their role. (NLN 2005)
• Serves on internal and external nursing committees that ensure on-going, rigorous review of the nursing curriculum for currency, accuracy, clarity, and effectiveness.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Nursing with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in relevant field required. Bachelors degree in Nursing will be considered if applicant commits to complete their Master's degree in Nursing within 5 years of hire date.

Community college and / or clinical instruction experience preferred.

Hold a current unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina.

Have two calendar years (or equivalent) of full time clinical experience as a registered nurse.

Meet the NCBON requirements for experience which states that :

3) prior to or within the first three years of employment, have preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, appropriate to assignment.

This preparation may be demonstrated by one of the following :

• A) completion of 45 contact hours of continuing education courses;
• B completion of a certificate program in nursing education;
• C) nine semester hours of education course work;

D) national certification in nursing education; or

documentation of successful completion of structured, individualized development activities of at least 45 contact hours approved by the Board.

Criteria for approval include content in the faculty role within the curriculum implementation, objectives to be met and evaluated, review of strategies for identified student population and expectations of student and faculty performance; . . .

4) If employed prior to July 1, 2006, faculty shall meet the requirements in Subparagraph (e)(3) of this Rule by December 31, 2010.

If employed on or after July 1, 2006 faculty members have three years from date of employment to meet the requirements in Subparagraph (e)(3) of this Rule.

NCBON Administrative Code)

Additional Personal Traits :

Must be able to work as part of a team and must value collaboration; possess good teaching and organization skills; able to communicate effectively both in verbal and written expression;

and possess an educational philosophy that is compatible with the mission of the community college.