Instructor, Nursing Jobs

Reporting Authority: Director of Nursing
General Function: Provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction at varied times and places and in varied formats based on student demand, on the main campus, and other sites including traditional classroom, dual enrollment, hybrid or web format, and distance education.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Essential Job Functions:The essential job functions listed are not comprehensive and duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

• Provide academic and career advice to students and promote student leadership and enrichment experiences.
• Promote positive and productive relationships with service area businesses, industries, and agencies.
• Serve on committees engaged in furthering the work of the institution when appointed or when elected.
• Provide clinical supervision at varied times and places and in varied formats based on student demand; day, evening or weekend, at any approved clinical site.
• Be prompt and punctual in reporting for work.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Provide advice to the administration on matters pertaining to the instructional program.
• Demonstrated ability to use internet, email and computer software.
• Participate in scheduled in-service activities.
• Maintain assigned office hours.
• Documented expertise in the use of current educational technologies in the classroom including web-based courses, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software and willingness to develop and teach web-based courses.
• Collect, maintain, and submit accurate class records including grades, absences, withdrawal, and/or class drop information to appropriate offices.
• Demonstrated success in problem solving.
• Demonstrated expertise in the subject area, including critical care and mental health.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing, Dean of Health Sciences, and/or President.
• Provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise.
• Ability to deal effectively with diverse students, other employees, and the public.
• Teach at varied times and places and in varied formats based on student demand; day or evening, at all sites, in the traditional classroom, hybrid, or web format.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Become familiar and follow the institutional policies and procedures as outlined in the College Catalog, Faculty and Staff Handbook, and the Board of Trustees Policies and Chancellor’s Procedures.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of materials used in academic administration when requested, including course syllabi, program outlines, and catalog material.
• Commitment to all students, including those of diverse ages, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds.
• An understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS).
• Understanding of the broad range of students’ abilities in an open admissions college and the ability to accommodate varied learning styles.
• Evaluate the progress of students in all classes according to institutional, divisional, departmental, and individual criteria.
• Continue as a competent instructor in the chosen specialty by seeking new knowledge, improving teaching skills and updating professional competencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama.
• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.

Application Procedure:
Position announcements and employment applications are available at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/accs/bishopstate? Applications currently on file must be resubmitted for this position. Delinquent and/or unsigned application packets and/or documents will not be accepted.
Only complete application packets will be given consideration for employment.
A completed application packet consists of:

• Applicable Transcript with conferred date (While an unofficial transcript may be submitted as part of the application packet, an official transcript must be received before the date of hire.)
• Current resume
• Completed Bishop State Community College employment application (must be signed)