Company Description

Forsyth Technical Community College offers associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and job training for lasting careers that benefit communities, Forsyth Tech is committed to providing diverse educational options and pathways for all individuals looking to advance their skills and employment opportunities.

Forsyth Technical Community College is a catalyst for equitable economic mobility, empowering lives and transforming communities.

Role Description

This team member will serve as a full-time instructor for the nursing department at Forsyth Tech to include the nursing curriculum in the LPN-RN program. The Nursing Instructor will be responsible for teaching nursing courses and other duties outlined below. The role involves hands-on instruction and guidance to help students develop the necessary skills and knowledge for successful careers in registered nursing.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Nursing and graduation from a Master’s Degree program by August of the current year from an accredited institution. Note: Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a US Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC.
Two calendar years or more of nursing experience or the equivalent of Full-time experience as a registered nurse.
Unrestricted RN license.
Prior to, or within the first three years of employment, have preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation appropriate to assignment. (NOTE: Documentation criteria are per the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Valid Driver’s License with a driving record in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Nursing with a concentration in nursing education . Note: Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a US Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC.
Successful Clinical teaching experience.
Experience in testing, evaluation, and curriculum development.

Essential Duties:

Teaching and Learning:

• Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as recommended by the program coordinator and approved by the director and dean.

• Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing instructional activities that are appropriate and meaningful.

• Adhere to the departmental course guidelines and ensure that content covers SACSCOC-approved competencies.

• Fulfill the duties of clinical or lab instructor in supervision of students as applicable.

• Assume responsibility for maintaining all required college records including attendance, grade reports, roll books, etc.

• Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments where applicable.

• Evaluate student performance using methods appropriate to the course.

• Meet with students regarding academic progress.

Curriculum Development:

• Assist in the maintenance, review, and updating of course descriptions, objectives, and outlines for courses of instruction and develop new courses of study as necessary.

• Make recommendations to the lead instructor for selection of supplies, equipment, equipment repairs, textbooks for courses of study, and the scheduling of classroom and laboratory facilities.

• Participate in departmental activities relative to revising and updating the program(s) in the area of expertise.

• Assist with the development of new programs in the area of expertise.

• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing curriculum.

Advising:

• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of student admission, progression, and graduation requirements of the nursing program.

• Assist advisees.

• Participate in department, division and college-wide advising activities.

• Learn and maintain proficiency with program requirements of assigned advisees.

• Use the computer and the college’s student information system to assist advisees.

• Follow up on all assigned advisees.

• Attend training sessions relative to advising.

Professional Development:

• Develop a professional development plan that is approved by the director and dean, and participate in those activities that achieve approved professional development activities.

• Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for position.

• Maintain membership and participation in professional organizations.

• Read professional literature.

• Keep abreast of current technology.

• Attend workshops, conferences, and professional meetings.

• Participate in on-campus professional development activities.

Institutional Service:

• Adhere to all institutional policies and procedures.

• Attend all required department, division, and college-wide meetings.

• Serve on committees as required.

• Participate in college-wide activities.

Community Relations:

• Maintain contact with specialized vocations where applicable.

• Be alert to public relations opportunities and use these to promote the college and the department.

• Assist in planning advisory committee meetings.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones, and other electronic equipment.

• The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others.

• The employee may need to move around their office and/or campus to attend meetings/ classes and to access files, machinery, or other job-related tools.

• The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools, or paperwork up to 25 pounds.

• The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies.

• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Workplace Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Encounters low to moderate noise levels in the work environment.

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