Vocational Nursing Instructor

Position Details Position Information Working Title Vocational Nursing Instructor Position Status Department School of Health Sciences General Summary Instructional position in the Vocational Nursing program to primarily serve the Dual Credit LVN program. Specific Position Duties 1. Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field; 2. Demonstrates willingness and ability to teach various courses, times, locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by the college; 3. Utilizes appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners; 4. Provides students with written expectations, e.g., syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.; 5. Administers tests which are appropriate to course content, including a comprehensive final exam measuring overall grasp of course objectives; 6. By various ways and means of instructing students, affirms the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn; 7. Maintains an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom, whether traditional, web, or distance, which encourages the free exchange of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity; 8. Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly at class meetings, labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities; 9. Delivers material in a clear and understandable manner; 10. Addresses student concerns, i.e., comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means; 11. Effectively handles routine procedures necessary for the successful, day-to-day operation of the department as delegated by the department chair; 12. Submits required reports and schedules in a timely manner to the department chair; 13. Maintains effective relationships with professional counterparts throughout the college and the community; 14. Maintains individual student advisement on degree plans and degree applications in order to comply with completion requirements; 15. Assists with recruiting, marketing, and outreach for department programs; and, 16. Actively participates in college functions and events, and engages in community service. Minimum Qualifications Minimum of an LVN Certificate with 3 years of recent nursing experience. Preferred Qualifications Reporting Relationship Work Hours Work Hours: Varied according to class schedule. Clinical supervision may require early morning, early evening, or Saturday work schedule. Posting Detail Information Posting Number F00287P Job Open Date Special Instructions Summary Quick Link for Internal Postings Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( ). Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Transcripts Optional Documents