RN Nurse Instructor for LPN & RN

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Roles and Responsibilities

Facilitate student learning, provide effective instruction, and perform evaluations of student learning for all assigned classes, using each course's standard course outline as a guide.

Each term's instructional load will be assigned by the faculty member's supervisor, which will be determined by the nature of the position, the needs of the department, and workload guidelines established by school policy.

• Develop course curriculum, course handouts, lectures, labs, and presentations.
• Participate in program level learning assessment. Participation includes helping articulate learning outcomes, choosing and administering measures, evaluating student performance, and suggesting changes to improve student learning.
• Work with other faculty and administrators in developing program curriculum, standards, and policies, including reviewing and participating in textbook selection process where appropriate.
• Schedule, supervise, debrief, and evaluate students in clinical, internship, observation, field experience, and similar settings as appropriate for the course or program.
• Be available to students via email, phone, or personal conferences. The method of contact and hours of availability should be clearly communicated to supervisors and to students through the course syllabus each semester.
• Assign grades and maintain course / student records and submit grades and records by established deadlines.
• Meet all classes and other scheduled responsibilities such as office hours and meetings at the designated times. A faculty member should inform the supervisor if he or she is unable to meet a class on time.
• Keep a flexible weekly schedule that best facilitates student learning and access. Any changes in the scheduled class times or locations should have prior approval by the faculty's supervisor.

Examples of the various ways faculty keep flexible schedules to accommodate student learning from week to week could include :

• Late night or early morning preparation of lab materials or activities.
• In conjunction with clinical collaborator, arranges and conducts on-site clinical or internship experiences.
• Conducting special review sessions outside of scheduled class times.
• Accommodating student make-up work
• Spending extended periods grading exams or assignments to allow prompt feedback to students.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• BSN Degree in Nursing
• MSN Degree Preferred
• At least 4years experience as a nurse

Preferred Skills

• Experience and expertise teaching in multiple areas
• Evidence of engagement in professional academic association(s)
• Ability to use varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multi-cultural workplace
• Experience teaching diverse adult students
30+ days ago