Nursing InstructorDublin, VA
New River Community College (NRCC) is a comprehensive community college located in the New River Valley of Virginia. At NRCC you can prepare for the future with any of our various occupational programs or college transfer courses. NRCC faculty members are well known not just for their academic background, but also for their capacity to work closely and effectively with students. You'll find that they have a genuine interest in your success. They also have excellent academic credentials. All faculty who teach college transfer courses have doctorates or master's degrees, while those in occupational programs have a diverse background which combines academics with practical on-the-job experience. In recent years individual professors and college programs have received state and national awards for their quality.
ResponsibilitiesParticipate as a member of a teaching team, working collaboratively with other full- and part-time faculty to deliver high quality nursing instruction in the classroom and clinical settings.Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing curriculum including recommending curricular changes based on student learning outcomes.Collect, analyze, and use data from assessment of courses and student learning outcomes to evaluate program effectiveness.Advise nursing students in a proactive manner to lead retention, student success, and program completion.Demonstrate ethical standards of nursing practice within Virginia Board of Nursing regulations.Collaborate with the dean of health professions and clinical coordination specialist to establish/maintain clinical partnerships and relationship with local healthcare organizations.Collaborate with the dean of health professions to recruit qualified students and faculty for nursing programs including mentoring adjunct faculty.Participate in professional development activities and attend regular faculty meetings to facilitate professional growth and development.Assist with maintaining VBON state approval status and acquiring and maintaining Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) nursing accreditation.Serve on department and other college committees and participate in college initiatives.Perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsKSA's/Required Qualifications Current unrestricted RN license in Virginia.Minimum of a BSN degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and active enrollment in, or commitment to enroll in, an MSN degree program from an accredited college or university within a year of hire.At least two years' experience as a registered nurse with recent clinical nursing experience in medical surgical nursing.Commitment to diversity and inclusion.Commitment to community college mission and to practical nursing and associate degree nursing education.Excellent oral and written communication and effective communication in teaching/learning situations.Commitment to and ability to implement teaching strategies that foster student retention and student success.Commitment to innovative teaching approaches, including use of technology as a teaching and learning tool.Ability to serve effectively as a member of a team and to maintain effective and courteous working relationships.Commitment to and ability to recruit and mentor adjunct nursing faculty.Fairness and flexibility in understanding and working with various students.Knowledge of emerging trends in nursing education and healthcare delivery.Willingness to obtain and maintain screening and immunizations required for clinical participation.Additional Considerations Master's degree in nursing or nursing education from an accredited college or university.Experience in community college or higher education nursing education.Clinical nursing experience in obstetric, psychiatric, and/or pediatric nursing in addition to medical-surgical nursing.Knowledge of concept-based nursing curriculum.Knowledge of assessment of student learning and program effectiveness.Experience working in an ACEN accredited nursing program.Evidence of continuous professional development in nursing.Finalists will be required to present a sample teaching lesson. Three current letters of recommendation are required.
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer.
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