Nursing - Faculty

Job Summary

The Faculty, Nursing , plays a pivotal role in delivering accessible and high-quality learning experiences in various settings such as classrooms, laboratories, clinical environments, and distance learning.

The faculty member's primary focus is to facilitate the learning process, thereby promoting student success. They maintain student support hours to provide accurate and reliable academic and career guidance, empowering learners to establish career and college objectives and discover pathways to achieve their goals.

Additionally, the faculty member suggests academic interventions and strategies to encourage student success, foster progression, and promote the completion of credentials.

They actively pursue professional development opportunities to integrate innovative and effective teaching and learning practices within their disciplines.

The Faculty, Nursing , engages in the institutional effectiveness process and college- and state-wide initiatives, including program review, outcome assessment, and data analysis to continuously improve outcomes, and completes necessary course documentation promptly and accurately.

The faculty member contributes to developing student and program learning outcomes, courses, and programs. Furthermore, they are committed to maintaining high ethical standards and ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive data while actively promoting an inclusive environment that respects diversity.

Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver accessible, high-quality instruction that enhances learning and promotes students’ understanding of course outcomes.
• Instruct 18-22 contact hours per semester, in either curriculum, non-curriculum, or business and industry; prepare objectives, assignments, assessments, instructional and supplemental materials, grading standards, and attendance policies;

develop, maintain, and refresh course syllabi; ensure the learning experiences align with program and student learning outcomes for the course.

• Create an inclusive learning environment, ensuring equitable access to education for all students by utilizing teaching inclusion frameworks, including Culturally Responsive Teaching, Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT), and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Ensure availability for all students by maintaining established student support hours, offering availability by appointment, and responding to electronic communications appropriately and promptly.
• Maintain, complete, and submit accurate and timely course documentation of student attendance and grades as indicated by institutional policy and procedures.
• Empower students to make informed decisions by disseminating accurate, quality academic / career information and advising about policies, procedures, educational pathways, and / or transfer requirements from community colleges, universities, and the workforce.
• Facilitate students’ understanding of the importance of personal and career-oriented soft (durable) skills and their essential role in achieving success in life, college, and the workplace.
• Employ a proactive advising model that aligns with the core values and competencies for academic advising set by the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) to encourage student success, foster progression, and promote the completion of credentials.
• Contribute to curriculum development by creating new courses and updating existing course content and student learning outcomes;

offer recommendations for course textbooks, supplies, software, and equipment; provide valuable input into developing the program’s course sequence and schedule.

• Engage in the institutional effectiveness process and college- and state-wide initiatives, such as program review, grants, the College’s Strategic Plan, NC Guided Pathways, and the College’s regional accreditation.
• Pursue and engage in professional development activities each academic year, including required and recommended employee training offered by the College, research, and remain current in professional literature by participating in professional organizations, taking classes, and attending conferences and workshops, as appropriate, to integrate innovative and effective teaching and learning practices within the disciplines while safeguarding the accessibility, meeting quality standards, and delivering an excellence learning experience.
• Complete annual professional development in simulation.
• Demonstrate proficiency in student learning outcomes assessment, including aligning learning experiences with desired outcomes, conducting assessments to measure outcomes, and analyzing resulting data to enhance student learning.
• Collaborate with other divisions and departments to align comprehensive credit and non-credit courses and programs where appropriate.
• Champion the College’s retention, progression, completion, and inclusion initiatives, ensuring social and economic success for all learners.
• Support the College’s mission, vision, and core values by adhering to all policies and procedures.

Related Responsibilities :

• Participate in college-wide, divisional, and departmental meetings; contribute to advisory, standing, and ad hoc committees and focus groups to formulate educational pathways, courses, policies, and procedures recommendations.
• Develop, strengthen, and advance collaborative partnerships with businesses, industries, community stakeholders, and professional organizations to ensure that educational pathways and courses stay up-to-date, pertinent, and aligned with the workforce's evolving needs.
• Engage in the College’s recruitment effort by reviewing and providing recommendations for program publications, the College’s website, social media, marketing materials, and other community relations activities and events to enhance the College’s outreach efforts.
• Assist with the inventory management of programmatic or course equipment and assume responsibility for labs and other facilities designated primarily for the assigned program or course.
• Attend the College’s graduation ceremony and support other student and institutional activities and functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, Department / Program Chair, Dean, Health Sciences and Wellness and / or Vice President for Learning.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in various settings with people from diverse backgrounds, educational levels, and age groups while exhibiting the ability to maintain the confidentiality of communications.
• Foster a collaborative and team-based work environment, demonstrating a strong commitment to following through on tasks.
• Cultivate and sustain collaborative relationships with colleagues, students, and community stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel, relevant computer applications, and Internet platforms.
• Display skills in planning, organizing, and implementing new initiatives, programs, and services; certify quality through tracking and assessment while effectively managing time and resources, meeting deadlines, and paying attention to details.
• Perform complex tasks, prioritize multiple projects, manage interruptions, and demonstrate the ability to work independently without supervision.
• Knowledge and practical ability in student / career and workforce development while understanding the significance of fostering a learner-centered environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the entire student experience, encompassing coaching, mentoring, academic / career advising, student / career services, and academic progression and completion.
• Practice high ethical standards and preserve confidentiality when dealing with sensitive data and information.
• Demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion within the learning environment and the workplace.

Equity in Learning & Employment :

Equity and belonging are crucial to who we are. The College celebrates diversity and inclusion, embracing a broad definition of diversity that includes people of every race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual / affectional orientation, age, socio-economic status, ability or attributes (visible and invisible), neurodiversity, religious or ethical values system, national origin, political beliefs, veterans, and first-generation college students.

Required Education and Experience :

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution and must obtain a graduate degree in nursing from an accredited institution within five (5) years of initial full time employment.
• Hold an active encumbered license or multistate licensure privilege to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina.
• Work experience includes two calendar years or the equivalent of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse.
• Prior to or within the first three years of employment, have education in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, appropriate to faculty assignment.
• Maintain competence in the areas of assigned responsibility.
• Have knowledge of current nursing practice for the registered nurse.

Preferred Education and Experience :

• Master’s degree in Nursing Education from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution.
• At least one year of community college teaching experience.
• Previous experience in nursing simulation.
• At least one year of experience teaching distance learning using video conferencing tools like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Collaborate, etc.
• At least one year of experience using the Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) or another similar LMS.
• At least one year of experience working the Ellucian Self-Service Student Portal or another similar student registration portal.
• At least one year of experience using the Watermark Student Success and Engagement (Aviso Enterprise) or similar student success software.

Completion of the Applying the Quality Matter Rubric course, Quality Matters Teaching Online Certificate, or other course development certification.