Instructor, Vocational Nursing

Responsibilities

Teaching:

Keeps up with development in the field of study Demonstrates high standards – academic and professional Evaluates student work constructively and provides timely feedback Supervises community and clinical learning experiences Develops, implements, and evaluates curriculum Participates in the development, implementation, and enforcement of standards/policies for admission, progression, probation, and dismissal of students, and participation in academic guidance and counseling Teaches at times and locations that meet student needs Develop and deliver nursing content via distance learning and face-to-face classroom activities Provides access to students through posted conference hours, electronic communications, and other appropriate methods and responds to inquiries in a timely manner Reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learning materials Develops and uses a syllabus and course information materials for each course, laboratory, or clinical setting within state, college, and departmental guidelines.

Professional Development

Maintains high standards of competence in the discipline and teaching methodologies through professional development activities Plans, develops, and uses effective teaching methods and materials which assist students in meeting course objectives, are appropriate for students with varied educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles, and engage the students in learning Reviews, evaluates, reflects, and revises program curricula and teaching methods through a self-evaluation process of self-reflection Meets or exceeds professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, requirements of business/industry, and higher education, as appropriate to the discipline.

Maintains current licensure, CPR, immunizations, and titers. Service:

Actively participates in College meetings and/or committees, task forces, and councils Actively participates in departmental meetings and committees Participates in activities required to maintain program and College accreditation standards Participates in setting departmental goals, in developing College budgets that support the goals, and in planning for achieving those goals Promotes and maintains departmental affiliation agreements and other partnerships with other institutions Participates in College-related activities such as community education, recruitment of students, student retention, and faculty selection Participates in College activities for student organizations to aid in retention Participates in business and community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission and values of the College Maintain departmental affiliation agreements and partnerships with other institutions.