Nursing Faculty (Visiting Scholar) (Mountain View)

Position Number:	061309077
Position Type:	Faculty
Exempt or Non-Exempt:	Exempt
Appointment Type:	Full Time
Is Grant Funded?:	No
Salary:	$44,485 - $50,869 based on education and experience. Extra service and summer compensation possibilities in addition to 10 1/2 month contract (Comprehensive benefits package).
Work Days/Hours:	Flexible due to program demands, may include day, evening, weekend and nontraditional teaching times on and off site.
Posting Number:	02349
Close Date:	09/17/2013
Open Until Filled:	Yes

Job Description Summary/Essential Duties:

Teaches students effectively in assigned classes and maintains office hours for student consultation in accordance with procedures outlined in the Dallas County Community College Board Policy Manual and/or agreed upon with immediate supervisor. Provides students with a written course syllabus that should include items specified by the college and/or Dallas County Community College System. Participates in the evaluation of the instructional process and uses innovative strategies to continually improve learning. Participates in development and support of their discipline by recommending books and materials, revising curricula, and recommending teaching assignments when appropriate. Maintains accurate and complete course records as required by law and the Board of Trustees Policies and Procedures Manual. Performs professional activities and assumes professional responsibilities as agreed upon with the division dean, and works with colleagues to achieve shared goals and visions. Values the collaborative process. Uses knowledge of diverse communities and learning styles and has the ability to incorporate diversity of delivery of such learning styles in instruction. Participates in student advising and registration. Utilizes technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others. Institutional Service Responsibilities (College and Dallas County Community College System): Meets professional assignments in accordance with the System's calendar and contractual obligations. Complies with DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM board policy, state and federal policy, and the student code of conduct as appropriate. Commits to college mission and goals through participating in planning division objectives and budget requests. Serves on and attends college and/or system committees as assigned. Participates in campus commencement exercise(s) as required by Board Policy and attends other required college meetings and activities. Participates in his/her own performance appraisal. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds. Student Services Responsibilities: May work with student clubs and/or organizations. Community: Consistent with other DCCC job descriptions demonstrates verbal and written communication skills to support and enhance effective interaction between Dallas County Community College System and other organizations, businesses and community groups as well as faculty, staff\and students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Promotes the college in the community by participating in a variety of marketing activities. Professional Growth Responsibilities: Participates in professional development activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree or higher in (program area or discipline). Demonstrated skills in successfully working with diverse populations through experiences such as formal training and past work experiences. The ability to provide quality customer service. Official transcripts will be required. A criminal background check will be conducted.

Position Specific Qualifications:

Medical Surgical and Maternal Child Nursing teaching experience or Medical Surgical and Pediatric Nursing teaching experience needed. Experience using high fidelity simulators preferred. Familiarity with critical thinking concepts and use of computers in instruction is necessary.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Part time works counts as half time work experience - example; 12 months part time = 6 months full time.

The application alone is used to determine if minimum requirements are met.

Please complete all portions of the application even if including a resume.

Official transcripts will be required prior to interview. Please upload transcripts showing Conferred date of degree and coursework related to this position

PLEASE NOTE: When uploading personal documents such as transcripts, resumes, etc., please remove security sensitive information such as social security numbers and date of birth.

Documents bearing this information will be removed from the online application system and your applications will be considered incomplete.

Thank you.

Posting Specific Questions:

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Master's degree or higher in Nursing?


2. * Do you have a current Texas RN license? If yes please upload under certificate.
   
   
   
   • Yes
   
   
   • No
   
   
   • In progress of getting my certificate.
   
   
   
   


3. * Please place your Nursing License Number for verification.
   

   (Open Ended Question)

   
   


4. * How many years of demonstrated teaching do you have?
   
   
   
   • 0
   
   
   • 1-3 years
   
   
   • 4-6 years
   
   
   • 6 or more
   
   
   
   


5. * Please provide at least two examples of times when you have altered or changed your practice because of the diversity of the group with whom you were working. What changes did you make? Did they have the effects you hoped for at the time? What did you learn from each situation? How would you expect to apply what you learned from these situations to the position for which you are applying?
   

   (Open Ended Question)

   
   

Applicant Documents:

Required:

1. Resume


2. Masters Unofficial Transcripts


3. Copy of Certificate

Optional:

1. PhD Unofficial Transcripts


2. Undergraduate Unofficial Transcripts


3. Additional Unofficial Transcripts

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