JOB SUMMARY

The Visiting Lecturer will hold a temporary faculty appointment and have administrative, academic, and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the Nursing Department and the Community College of Rhode Island. This individual will demonstrate competence in teaching and development of curriculum as well as clinical competence in the area of Medical/Surgical Nursing.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Commitment to CCRI?s

Mission:

Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college. Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment. Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences.

Student Focus:

Demonstrate commitment to providing academic support to all students. Ensure student awareness of available resources that support learning and success within the institution. Facilitate engagement and academic success by incorporating student advising, counseling and remediation as needed.

Instructional and Communication Skills:

Facilitate learning in the classroom , laboratory, simulation clinical. Contribute to a dynamic teaching/learning environment requiring adaptability, creativity, and teamwork. Accreditation;

Curriculum and Program Development:

Develop, implement, evaluate, and refine the content, instructional and assessment material. Contribute to the development and revision of the curriculum. Participate in assuring compliance with accreditation standards established by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Rhode Island Department Registration and Nurse Education.

Departmental & College Support:

Participate in College activities. Participate in Department activities, including course, committee and faculty meetings to ensure coordination of didactic instruction and clinical experience; and policy development. Be willing to travel and teach at multi-campus locations as required by department needs. Other duties as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor?s degree in Nursing. Experience with clinical undergraduate nursing education; Demonstrated strong computer skills, including expertise in data management and in using multiple software packages; Demonstrated strong organizational skills; Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills; Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations Current RI RN license or eligibility within 6 months of hire; A minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience;

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master?s degree in Nursing All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visa including student visas.