Full-Time Nursing FacultyPosition Title - Full-Time Nursing FacultyPay Grade Level - F-FTFLSA - ExemptBenefits - Health, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, health savings accounts, Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems orTIAA401(a) 13% employer contribution,TIAA403(b), sick and personal leave time, paid holidays,YMCAmembership, Wellness Program, tuition reimbursement and professional development support.Department - Allied HealthCampus Location - EscanabaMin Salary - $48,780Max Salary - $100,505FTE - 1Full-time/Part-time - Full-TimePosition Type - FacultyJob Summary/Basic Function - The primary responsibility is the instruction of practical and/or associate degree nursing students in theory, lab, and clinical settings, which requires teaching a combination of courses related to pharmacology, fundamentals, geriatrics, and medical-surgical nursing. In addition, the faculty member has various responsibilities related to professional development, curriculum development, student advising and success, as well as activities that support the College and allied health division operational success.Minimum Qualifications - Master's degree in nursingCurrent Michigan Registered Nursing licensure or eligibility for Michigan licensureTwo years' full-time successful work experience in registered nursingAbility to assist nursing students in the clinic with the delivery of patient careClinical competency in specialty areaBasic life support certificationCommitment to quality instruction in a learner-centered environment with the goal of consistently improving student successCommitment to the community college mission and philosophy, and to practical and associate degree nursingAbility to provide inclusive and accessible teaching and learning approaches for diverse student populationsDemonstrated skill in effective written and oral communicationsDemonstrated literacy in information technology and computer useWillingness to learn and implement new teaching strategies as needed to enhance student successCommitment to value, respect, and provide an equitable learning experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment; standing against discrimination or harassment to educate all students regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or other protected statusPreferred Qualifications - Clinical competence in several areas of nursing, such as medical-surgical, obstetrics, pediatrics, community health, home nursing, or geriatricsPost-secondary teaching experience, especially teaching practical and associate degree nursing studentsSuccessful experience working with at-risk studentsFamiliarity with active and collaborative learning strategies, teaching of critical thinking, and essential skills of literacyWillingness to learn and implement new teaching strategies related to active learningWillingness and ability to travel to placement sitesFlexibility and creativity in relation to the changing role of nurses todayWillingness to travel to attend meetingsMonths Per Year - Fall and Winter semesters (August - May) with the opportunity to teach summer courses.Hours Worked Per Week - A full-time faculty workload of 15 contact hours represents a standard full-time commitment. Additional time is required for preparation, grading, student support, and service, bringing the total workload to approximately 40 hours per week on average.Work Schedule - Dependent upon course scheduleSupervision ExercisedSupervision Received - Works under the general supervision of the Dean of Nursing and Allied HealthWork Environment - Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be loud in areas of equipment operation.Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Travel requirement - Occasional travel between campusJob DutiesJob Duty - Instruct courses in lecture, lab, and clinical nursing through the use of appropriate learning experiences which provide the opportunity to meet overall course objectives and program goals.Job Duty - Assist the Division Chair, Dean, Director of Nursing, and Faculty in developing, implementing, and evaluating approved academic programs.Job Duty - Create a classroom environment conducive to the development of critical thinking, critical reading skills and communication skills.Job Duty - Conducts all classes in accordance with an established and current course syllabus, submitted following established guidelines each semester, and the approved textbook and/or related instructional materials.Job Duty - Maintains student attendance, grade, and discipline records as required by the college.Job Duty - Actively support student success through counseling, advising and assisting individual and groups of students as needed by maintaining regular student hours and/or scheduled student appointments.Job Duty - Provide assistance and leadership to part-time faculty who are teaching specified nursing courses.Job Duty - Participate actively in department, division, college-wide meetings, as well as continuous improvement teams.Job Duty - Participate in professional activities such as, but not limited to, curriculum planning, syllabus writing, examination development, textbook selection, program revision, outcome assessment and accreditation activities.Job Duty - Maintain an active program of professional development related to professional and institutional needs.Job Duty - Assist with student recruitment and retention.Job Duty - Develop, foster, and maintain effective communication and relationships between the faculty, administration, affiliating health care agencies, peers, students and college personnel to assure continuity and academic integrity in all areas of Allied Health.Job Duty - Uses innovative classroom technology to advance student learning and access to courses/programs.Job Duty - Develop clinical practice sites and engages in overseeing student learning.Job Duty - Any other duties as assigned.Contact(s) - Beth Berube, Director of Human ResourcesShena Turan, Human Resources SpecialistContact Phone/Extension - Contact Email - Fax -