Faculty-Associate Degree Nursing

Job Summary
The faculty member will be responsible for teaching registered nursing content in the classroom, campus skills/simulation labs, and in clinical settings. Active participation in program development, implementation and evaluation is expected.

Essential Functions
Fulfill faculty roles and responsibilities as outlined in Midland College Policy and Administrative Regulations as published in the Employee and Faculty Handbook Teach classes and labs with a lecture equivalent hour ( LEH ) requirement commensurate with the program curriculum Overload is paid as outlined in Midland College Policy and Administrative Regulations as published in the Employee and Faculty Handbook Develop, implement, and evaluate the curriculum Participate in the development, implementation, and enforcement of standards and policies Develop familiarity with the Texas Board of Nursing’s requirements for professional nursing programs and commit to maintaining the standards Develop familiarity with the standards for the Commission for the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing ( ACEN ) and assist with program accreditation goals Assist with education-related guidance and counseling of students Supervise students in the clinical setting Recommend textbooks and instructional materials to be used in the instructional program Stay current with trends and innovations in nursing and education Maintain academic and programmatic records as required by the College and accreditation/approval agencies and submit documentation in a timely manner Help to orient new full-time and part-time instructors and clinical preceptors, as appropriate Maintain a well-managed learning environment regardless of instructional location or modality Communicate learning objectives to students Identify students who are at risk for course failure and employ early interventions to promote student success Develop appropriate high-quality assessments to measure the attainment of objectives Continually improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing methodologies, techniques, and delivery techniques Provide access to students through adherence to posted office hours and effective use of Canvas and electronic communication Serve on departmental, division, and college-wide committees as requested Participate in student recruitment and advising Participate in graduation, nursing pinning ceremonies, and other required official college functions Demonstrate responsibility to the teaching discipline and to the profession by participating in professional development activities Contribute to the College and to the community through self-selected service activities Initiate and maintain good public relations with appropriate community and healthcare entities Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time The person in this position needs to occasionally move to other locations on campus The person in this position needs to occasionally move or drive to other locations on and off campus Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information The ability to observe details at a close range Frequently moves boxes or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds Office, classroom, and clinical setting Duties indoors and some outdoors Able to ambulate to supervise students in the clinical area Ability to work extended hours and attend Midland College or community events

Required Qualifications
Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.). Applicants holding a Master’s degree in a discipline other than nursing shall hold a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited baccalaureate program in nursing and have at least six semester hours of graduate-level content in nursing appropriate to the area or teaching responsibility Must have or be able to obtain an unencumbered license to practice professional nursing (Registered Nurse – RN) in the State of Texas Must have been actively employed in nursing for the past three years or have advanced preparation in nursing, nursing education, and/or nursing administration Proficient in the English language Excellent written and verbal communication skills Computer literate, including knowledge of Microsoft Office software Experience in nursing commensurate with department needs and teaching assignment Knowledge of equipment appropriate to the field of nursing Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College’s insurance policy

Preferred Qualifications
Previous college teaching experience Knowledge of instructional technology Doctorate degree