Instructor/Student Support Specialist, Associate Degree Nursing Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Instructor/Student Support Specialist, Associate Degree Nursing 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars Durham, NC Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Durham, NC Job Type Full-Time Faculty Job Number 23-24-00068 Division Academics and Guided Career Pathways Department Associate Degree Nursing Opening Date 02/12/2024 Closing Date 5/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Exempt Description Do Great Things! Durham Technical Community College is hiring an Instructor/Student Support Specialist, in the Associate Degree Nursing Department. The instructor of Associate Degree Nursing is primarily responsible for the planning, delivery, and evaluation of classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction, and for providing those related services and support activities required for optimal student learning and effective educational programming. As a member of the Associate Degree Nursing program faculty, the instructor is also accountable for assisting and supporting the program director and/or department dean, as needed, in meeting the instructional and curricular requirements of the program, department, and division. Examples of Duties Teach a minimum load of 18 to 20 contact hours per semester in a flexible schedule as determined by the needs of the program and as approved by the Dean, Health and Wellness. This position also requires classroom and clinical instruction and course lead responsibilities for summer term; Have instructional plans prepared for each class session and in accordance with the stated objectives of the course; Enforce academic policy and procedures at all times, and comply with all other institutional rules and regulations pertinent to classroom/clinical instruction and general employment Serve as educational advisor to students, as required and as otherwise requested or needed by individual students Assist in the development and enforcement of policies and procedures related to student admission, progression and graduation; Be available to students requiring additional assistance; Assist in the revision and development of course outlines, syllabi, curriculum plans, and other instructional documentation required to meet program objectives; Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of competency-based education and utilize available educational resources for the improvement of instruction and the creation of teaching materials; Assist the program director in the identification, preview, and acquisition of needed educational resources, including textbook selection, library materials, laboratory supplies, and other instructional provisions. Participate in registration activities each semester as assigned and assist in the recruitment of students; Participate in program, departmental, divisional, and instructional meetings and other announced activities; Maintain complete office and student records, as needed; processing reports, forms, and all other required paperwork in a timely, efficient manner, checking for the accuracy, correctness, and completeness of all data; Fulfill committee assignments and other special appointments within the educational community as well as the community-at-large, and otherwise give appropriate support to institutional endeavors; Maintain posted office and on-campus hours sufficient to fulfill all contracted duties and individual professional obligations, as well as to meet the needs of the program, department, division, and the College; Take advantage of in-service training and other opportunities for continued professional development, including attendance at off-campus activities, as feasible, and generally staying abreast of developments in the field of instruction; Maintain proper communication and supportive relations at all times with all other units and branches of the division and the College, providing assistance to them in carrying out their respective functions; Assume other necessary responsibilities and perform additional tasks as assigned by the program director, department dean, senior vice president, and/or president in meeting the needs of the program, department, division, and the College. Additional responsibilities of this position including coordination of the ADN Student Success Program (SSP). Specific responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to: Partner with Nurse Aide and Licensed Practical Nursing programs to ensure comprehensive student success strategy that begins with earlier programs; Coordinate and implement the SSP for each academic year; Supervise the nursing student tutors; Meet with students for success coaching; Communicate with instructors regarding the SSP and coordinate their involvement; Work with the REAP to track and maintain data regarding the success of the initiative; provide reports to the Program Director, ADN for reporting to NCBON and ACEN. Assess areas of success deficiencies and work with Nursing Programs and Dean, Health and Wellness to develop programs to support student success; Provide information regarding the program as needed for marketing and accreditation purposes. Minimum Qualifications Must have a master’s degree with a major in nursing; Must have a current unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse in the state of North Carolina; Prior to or within the first three year of employment, the Associate Degree Nursing instructor must have preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, appropriate to assignment. This preparation may be demonstrated by one of the following: completion of 45 contact hours of continuing education courses completion of a certificate program in nursing education. nine semester hours of education course work National certification in nursing education; or documentation of successful completion of structured, individualized development activities of at least 45 contact hours approved by the Board Criteria for approval include content in the faculty role within the curriculum implementation, objectives to be met and evaluated, review of strategies for identified student population and expectations of student and faculty performance. 4. Should have background experience in Maternal-Child, and Medical-Surgical or Psychiatric Nursing. Supplemental Information A thorough understanding and commitment to the mission and philosophy of the North Carolina Community College System. Ability to establish and maintain effective, civil, and respectful interpersonal relations throughout the college and the community. Ability to respect and work with social, cultural, spiritual, and intellectual diversity. Competence in oral and written communication skills. Understanding of principles of adult education and student-centered active learning strategies. Proficiency in computer technology as evidenced by competence with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word and current instructional technology. Ability to function effectively under stress. Demonstrated conflict resolution abilities. Ability to adapt to change. Awareness of needs and expectations of student, colleagues, and community groups. Ability to think creatively and put ideas into action. Ability to make presentations to small and large audiences. Ability to teach online and hybrid Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Familiarity with OSHA standards as they apply to health technologies education Evidence of strong organizational and priority setting skills. Ability to recognize and evaluate unsafe patient care situations and take appropriate action. Maintain competence in the areas of assigned responsibility: Have knowledge of nursing practice for the registered nurse and the licensed practical nurse.