Nursing Faculty (Instructor/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor)

SCOPE OF WORK: To educate students in the Nursing Program as outlined in a prescribed program curriculum and to provide leadership in development and implementation of departmental and/or institutional activities that support the mission of the college. This position shall report to the Department Chair of Nursing at White Mountains Community College.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• →Teaches program-related courses in the Nursing area. Such courses include Nursing I through Nursing IV, and other courses as assigned.
• →Demonstrates teaching effectiveness through the development, modification, and evaluation of program curricula and instructional materials that comply with established course content, integrate theory with applications, clearly define course goals, observe program and institutional accreditations standards, promote critical thinking and life skills, and respond to diverse academic needs.
• →Maintains accessibility and availability to assist students with their learning needs and advises individuals or groups of students in academic matters relevant to the academic area of specialization and exercise professional judgment in referring students to appropriate personnel.
• →Supervises student learning activities and academic progress and maintains accurate records of student progress and accomplishments. Consults with and interprets these to students.
• →Assists with the selection, placement and follow-up of students at the college to which assigned.
• →Coordinates and leads departmental activities and operations by meeting with executive and advisory groups to discuss needs, career developments, and the effectiveness of instruction, developing and evaluating credit and non-credit programs and/or courses, mentoring faculty in subject area competency and instructional expertise, actively cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships with business and industry within the field of instruction, and engaging in outreach to educational partners for the development and implementation of articulation initiatives.
• →Provides leadership in the planning, development, and implementation of college-sponsored recruitment and retention activities including career and job fairs, student orientations, registrations, award ceremonies, and/or advising student activity groups, as assigned.
• →Engages in professional activities related to nursing that partner the college with the wider community by serving on college or system teams, or participating in community-sponsored events, as assigned.
• →Remains technologically and pedagogically current within the nursing field through participation in relevant professional associations and education and training activities. Utilizes appropriate instructional and administrative technologies as required for teaching effectiveness and college operations/communications.
• →Prepares requisitions for equipment, supplies and materials; participates and contributes to college long-range planning activities; assists in the preparation of college documents such as employee handbook and college catalog.
• →Observes all academic policies and procedures and institutional rules and regulations and demonstrates ethical and professional behavior.
• →Complies with all college, system, state and federal rules and regulations.
• →Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major study in the field of nursing.

Experience: Six years of teaching experience in nursing, two years of which shall have been in the supervision of students or personnel in educational activities or academic program administration, or six years of business or industry experience directly related to the field of nursing, two years of which shall have been in the supervision of personnel or program/project administration.

License/Certification: Must possess current or active Registered Nurse license in New Hampshire. Must meet the continuing education requirements by the Board of Nursing to maintain continuing licensure. Valid driver’s license or access to transportation.

RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Thorough knowledge of teaching methods, use of instructional materials and the organization of subject matter into effective teaching units in technology or other specialized programs. Complete knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques and equipment in subjects being taught. Ability to evaluate student progress and provide guidance to both students and instructors. Ability to supervise professional instructional staff and collaborate in development of programs, policies and procedures. Ability to work effectively with businesses and community organizations. Ability to originate and implement new programs and to improve existing programs. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the college appointing authority.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: These class specifications are descriptive of general duties and are not intended to list every specific function of these class titles.

Position requires travel to clinical site locations.

To be considered for this position, please complete the online application at https://www.wmcc.edu/about/employment/.

For more information, please contact wmcchr@ccsnh.edu.

WMCC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or law enforcement, military, veteran, or marital status.