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Form of workAbout Greenfield Community College:
Greenfield Community College is located in the beautiful and historic Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts, between the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains and the fertile farmland of the Connecticut River watershed. GCC is a public community college serving Franklin and Hampshire Counties, Southern Vermont and Southern New Hampshire. Known for the caring and supportive attitude of the faculty and staff, and for the broad support it enjoys from the surrounding community, the college is fully accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE). In addition to a strong Liberal Arts focus, the College offers a wide variety of innovative and successful programs including Farm and Food Systems, Engineering, Fine Arts, Nursing, and Adventure Education, as well as varied learning environments, from traditional classrooms, to hybrid and online distance learning, peer tutoring, one-on-one faculty-student advising, workforce development, and learning communities that cater to specific needs and interests. Close to fifty percent of Greenfield Community College students transfer to four-year colleges, and it is Smith College's largest source of community college transfer students. The rural campus has a one-acre Outdoor Learning Lab, on-campus farm, wetlands and forest that provide abundant opportunities for hands-on learning, research and recreation. Greenfield Community College actively encourages and provides opportunities for leadership and professional development.
Job Description:
FACULTY POSITION IN ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING
Full-time Tenure Track (MCCC/MTA Unit Position)
RANK AND SALARY:
Anticipated salary range is $47,620 - $ 65,766. Actual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience in accordance with the MCCC collective bargaining agreement provisions.
PREFERRED START DATE:
August 31, 2023
THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM:
The Associate Degree Nursing program is directly supervised by the Assistant Dean of Nursing. Program. Personnel include six Full Time faculty members, seven to eight clinical adjunct instructors, and a full-time administrative assistant, shared with the Practical Nursing program, to provide support. Experienced faculty focus on quality and excellence in teaching and learning with a strong commitment to producing nursing graduates who are prepared to meet challenges in the contemporary healthcare environment including technical, problem solving, and applied skills. GCC's nursing program is held in high regard in the region and has a long history of students exceeding the national NCLEX pass rates for ADN and BSN graduates. The program curriculum is enriched with service learning experiences and incorporates high-fidelity patient simulation in the skills curriculum and web-enhancements in courses. Our students represent a diverse community of learners including licensed practical nurses who apply for advanced placement in the program and students who have completed more advanced degrees in other fields. Numerous technological platforms are used to enhance student learning and skill development.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Provides classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction in Associate Degree Nursing program, which includes Fundamentals of Nursing, Family Nursing (obstetrical nursing or pediatric nursing), and other content as assigned. Provides academic advisement for approximately 18 Associate Degree Nursing and Nursing Intent students; maintains regular office hours; serves on committees as elected or appointed; attends regularly scheduled department, division and college meetings; and performs other duties as assigned. Collaborates with other faculty in delivery of nursing curriculum, in drafting of course delivery schedules, and in ongoing curriculum development. Contributes to accreditation, program, and course report activities.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Teaches nursing courses in the appropriate content areas;
- Teaches and directs learning opportunities for students in college classrooms, on-campus skills and simulation lab, and clinical cooperating agencies;
- Evaluates student achievement in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings.
- Provides support and guidance to part-time instructors working with assigned courses and agencies.
- Counsels nursing students in relation to achievement of program objectives, time management, and retention strategies and documents all interactions with students;
- Contributes to the development of nursing program policies, procedures, and nursing education opportunities
- May assist with coordination service learning programs;
- Identifies and supports students in clinical and academic situations, and refers students to appropriate campus resources;
- Assists students in the development of a thorough understanding of the nurse's role in contemporary nursing practice;
- Demonstrates professional role modeling for nursing students and encourages them to pursue higher levels of nursing education;
- Develops and reviews the educational philosophy, purposes and objectives of the program;
- Organizes, develops and evaluates the nursing curriculum;
- Makes recommendations regarding deployment of personnel and use of facilities essential to meeting objectives;
- Develops specific criteria and related methods for the evaluation of student achievement of program and course objectives;
- Serves on college committees as elected and/or assigned;
- Contributes to a positive, respectful, and collaborative learning and work environment;
- Contributes to program assessment activities including accreditation, the systematic evaluation plan, and year-end reporting;
- Participates in team and program meetings and college-wide meetings;
- Maintains records and reports in accordance with established program policies;
- Maintains scheduled office hours in accordance with college policy;
- Maintains collegial relationships with the staff and administration of affiliating clinical facilities;
- Participates in ongoing professional study and education;
- Maintains current professional liability insurance; and
- Maintains current registration as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (and Vermont as indicated).
- Maintains all mandatory health requirements
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*:
- Possesses an unencumbered Massachusetts Registered Nursing License or is eligible for licensure in Massachusetts (and/or Vermont as needed);
- Possesses a Master of Science Degree in Nursing;
- Minimum of two years full-time clinical experience in nursing, or its equivalent, within the last five years and evidence of clinical competence;
- Current American Heart Association cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification;
- Instructional experience in the college or clinical setting;
- Completes required immunizations, titers, screenings, and site-specific education to maintain compliance with specific clinical site standards;
- Current malpractice insurance;
- Ability to utilize technology in student learning situations equivalent to student expectations in clinical settings; and
- Record of performance that demonstrates respect for diversity, equity and inclusion.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND APTITUDES:
- Proficiency in oral and written communication, including basic computer skills.
- Competency with and application of nursing-specific technology and platforms to enhance student learning.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated successful community college teaching experience, preferably classroom teaching experience;
- Experience with curriculum and course design and evaluation of program outcomes;
- Community nursing experience and knowledge of holistic health practices; nursing experience in various practice settings across the wellness-illness continuum; or with diverse populations
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting cultural competency and diversity within the curriculum and the profession;
- Experience with Best Practice high-fidelity patient simulation and other modes of technology; and
- Ph. D. in nursing, nursing education, or DNP.
- Specialty Certification in Nursing Education, Medical Surgical, Pediatric, Obstetrical, Psychiatric, Public Health, or Intensive Care Nursing; or in Healthcare Simulation.
*EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
Additional Information:
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Greenfield Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence.
ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT NOTICE:
Greenfield Community College's Annual Security Report is available online at www.gcc.mass.edu/webdocs/safety/GCC-Annual-Security-Report.pdf . The report contains crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years for certain locations associated with the College as well as other campus security and personal safety topics such as: crime prevention; campus safety authority; crime reporting polices; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications), programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; and other matters of importance related to security on campus.
If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by the Public Safety Office at One College Drive, Greenfield, MA 01301 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 413-775-1212.
***Greenfield Community College is proud to value diversity in our community of faculty, staff and students and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. ***
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ACCREDITED BY THE NEW ENGLAND COMMISSION OF HIGHER EDUCATION
4/12/2023
Application Instructions:
In order to be considered for this position, you must submit your credentials online.
To apply click on the "Apply Now" button, you will be prompted to setup a new account or login to an existing account. You will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Contact information for 5 professional references
When preparing your cover letter and resume, please refer to the minimum and preferred qualifications and, if applicable, include an equivalency statement.
Applicants selected for an interview will be required to present a teaching demonstration to an audience that may include students.
Some candidates may be asked to submit evidence of expertise in nursing process, learning objective development, and evaluation strategies. (Please do not submit these materials unless specifically asked to do so.)
Successful completion of a CORI check WILL be required as a condition of employment. Official copies of all academic transcripts will be required at the time of hire.
Applications accepted up to and including May 1, 2023
Applications received after May 1, 2023 MAY be considered until the position is filled.
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