Full-Time Faculty, Nurse Aide

Be part of something big.

Davidson-Davie Community College is an award-winning institution that is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion to ensure student learning and success.

We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity but whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty.

Our goal is to identify individuals who will assist in our mission, so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at Davidson-Davie Community College.

Our benefits and other resources make it possible to excel both professionally and personally. We are a dynamic community that supports and celebrates the success of our students, faculty and staff. The future is here!

• The Faculty, Nurse Aide primary responsibilities include designing and implementing learning strategies for students in the Nurse Aide Certificate (NAS) Program;
• developing course syllabi and instructional materials; maintaining instructional records; student recruitment, advisement and retention;

developing and evaluating courses, programs and services; participating in College activities and committees; and other duties which support the mission and initiatives of the College.

This position reports directly to the Associate Dean, School of Health, Wellness and Public Safety.

What you'll do on a typical day

The position includes clinical instruction, and instruction in the traditional and online learning environments. The Nurse Aide program is approved by the Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR).

A full-time faculty position at Davidson-Davie Community College is a nine-month contract. Faculty employed by the College are responsible for the following :

Actively embracing the College mission, vision, and values by :

1. Promoting the College mission, values, and vision.

2. Becoming involved in the culture of the College. That can be expressed in many ways. Here are just a few examples : through attendance at planning and development sessions, becoming involved with student clubs or organizations, mentoring or advising students and / or newer or adjunct faculty, attendance at student- activity events (such as sports, International Night, etc.).

3. Demonstrating initiative, flexibility, and an openness to change.

4. Embracing innovation, and being open to risk-taking.

5. Maintaining professionalism in the DDCC community through an attitude of respect and collegiality.

6. Performing assigned tasks that support the mission and initiatives of the College.

7. Adhering to all College policies and processes.

II. Fostering student success through :

1. Teaching the course content to align with the course and program level outcomes the assessment measures defined by the School.

2. Fostering the classroom environment in a way that maintains respect for diversity among students, including learning styles, and honors the focus on student learning and equity.

3. Ensuring that teaching strategies include active student engagement, timely and consistent feedback, and accurate up-to-date record keeping (attendance, grades in Moodle, Starfish, midterm, and final grade reporting, etc.).

4. Actively participating in completion initiatives.

III. Promoting effective teaching and learning through :

1. Teaching assigned courses at any and / or all of DDCC’s service locations using the delivery method needed (on-line, hybrid, face-to-face, video-conferencing, etc.

Teaching times include morning / day, evening, or weekend hours.

2. Maintaining currency in both one’s teaching discipline through reading, workshops, conferences, professional development, membership in relevant professional organizations, etc.

and in the issues of higher education.

3. Developing course syllabi and providing appropriate documents for students.

4. Exploring, assessing, and implementing appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning outcomes and promote student retention and progression.

5. Understanding and using data-informed decision-making.

IV. Demonstrating commitment to a relevant and rigorous curriculum by :

1. Participating in the evaluation of courses and programs.

2. Participating in discussions relevant to choosing textbooks and other instructional materials.

3. Identifying and providing supporting resources through innovative use of the learning environment and collaboration with support services on campus.

4. Obtaining and accurately reporting data needed to assess the College’s efficacy in teaching and learning.

5. Engaging collaboratively with colleagues in assessing relevant course and program data, determining how courses and programs can be improved, implementing and evaluating resulting changes.

6. Participate in activities necessary to maintain program approval through DHSR.

DISCLAIMER : The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Your attributes

Position Qualifications

Required :

Bachelor’s Degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution

Current unrestricted license as a registered nurse in North Carolina

Minimum of two calendar years of full-time employment or the equivalent in clinical nursing practice as a registered nurse

Skill in the use of computers and commitment to using technology

Experience with MS Office

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work effectively and collegially with others

Ability to provide leadership in anticipating and responding to change

Familiarity with and appreciation for the mission of a comprehensive community college

Effectiveness in the following College organizational competencies :

• Translating College purpose, values, and vision into organizational action
• Collaborating and facilitating
• Creating and innovating
• Anticipating and responding to change
• Providing vision and leadership
• Assessment of student learning
• Engagement and assessment of successful student retention models

Preferred :

Master’s Degree in nursing with a functional emphasis in nursing education

Prior college teaching experience, especially in a nurse aide or associate degree nursing program

Experience in the instructional use of computers and non-traditional teaching methods

Work environment

• ADA requirements for this position include critical thinking skills with the ability to process information and exercise good judgment in the collection, evaluation and analysis of data and student assessment, curriculum development, and program review;
• ease of mobility in supervising students in the clinical and classroom settings, assisting with patient care, carrying equipment, supplies and other instructional materials;

travel between campus and clinical locations may be required; and effective use of all forms of communication including use of computers.

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