Faculty – Practical Nursing Jobs

Faculty member’s responsibilities shall be teaching courses as assigned, student advisement, assistance with registration, participation on College committees and involvement in professional development activities.

Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Advises Dean of absences in a timely manner.
• Ensures availability of supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment requisite to successful teaching of assigned classes.
• Adheres to College policies and procedures.
• Integrates an appreciation of diversity, equity, and inclusion into courses.
• Advises students and/or performs special assigned duties related to registration. Serves as faculty advisor to student organizations (voluntary) and provides for interaction with students outside the classroom environment.
• Utilizes computing and other academic technologies in courses.
• Maintains accurate grade and attendance records for students enrolled in classes, enter grades and attendance in Canvas and submits required reports to Dean and/or Student Records Office.
• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with description published in catalog and the approved course outline, in accordance with schedule of classes, and incorporating alternative approaches, technologies and methods that engage students.
• Engages in assessment of learning outcomes and demonstrates the use of the results of these assessments in course revision.
• Cooperates with Dean in developing and revising courses of study and curricula.
• Attends convocation and graduation exercises.
• Attends scheduled division and general faculty and staff meetings.
• Uses writing as an instructional method.
• Represents the College in the community.
• Incorporates the use of the library into courses.
• Submits progress reports on students for advising and record keeping purposes and discusses with advisors and other appropriate personnel student issues.
• Engages in continual professional development activities as specified by the appropriate Dean or academic officer.
• Serves on college-wide committees.
• Adheres to professional standards.
• Meets all scheduled class meetings and all scheduled office hours.

Education Requirements

Experience

College-level teaching experience in the discipline.

Competencies and Skills Required

• Commitment to incorporation of library, computers, writing and diverse perspectives into the curriculum.
• Commitment to the practice of providing for out-of-class interaction with students.
• Willingness to use alternative educational delivery systems and instructional techniques.
• Demonstrated mastery of subject matter of discipline.
• Competency in the use of information technology.
• Commitment to the assessment of student learning outcomes and student success outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal, administrative, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to continual professional growth and development.
• Certification or licensure se as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.

• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

• Some travel required.

Salary

$90,037-$94,720

Additional Information

Union County College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services.

Union County College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled
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Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.
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We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes twenty medical plans to choose from including PPO, HMO and HD plans offered by BC/BS and Aetna, three dental plans including two PPOs and one DMO offered by Delta Dental of NJ, and a pension plan with seven investment carriers. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at Union County College, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.

Terms of Employment

Full time. Tenure Track Position. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off campus sites as needed by the college. Assignment may require any campus and/or building location as necessary for the course being taught. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.