Associate Professor, Nursing

POSITION TITLE: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, NURSING

POSITION # F99911

224 Duty Days - Tenure Track

MAJOR DUTIES OF POSITION: Conduct the learning experience in the classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical areas. Prepare for instruction - syllabi, lesson plans, tests, use assessment strategies to assist the continuous development of the learner, use effective communication techniques with students and others. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the subject matter, use appropriate and current technology in the teaching and learning process. This is a 224 duty day position. Hours will vary and requires evenings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Faculty who teach in the Associate Degree Nursing Program must have a Master's of Science in Nursing degree and be licensed in Florida or be eligible for licensure in Florida.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES REQUIRED: Three years of experience as staff nurse (acute care preferred). Ability to present information in a coherent manner and the ability to fairly evaluate student retention of that information.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Computer Literate. Teaching experience.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Administration of the learning process (teaching) is to be accomplished in accordance with Federal regulation, Florida State Law, and Florida Gateway College Board Policies. The primary responsibility of an Instructor at FGC is to the student in the classroom. All other activities must be considered secondary in importance. Therefore, the Instructor is expected to allocate time in a manner as to provide scheduled classroom hours and office hours during which the students may have access to the Instructor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Uses assessment strategies (traditional and alternate) to assist the continuous development of the learner.


• Uses effective communication techniques with students and all other stakeholders.


• Engages in continuous professional quality improvement for self and school.


• Uses appropriate techniques and strategies, which promote and enhance critical, creative, and evaluative thinking capabilities of students.


• Uses teaching and learning strategies that reflect each student's culture, learning styles, special needs, and socio-economic background.


• Adheres to Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida.


• Uses an understanding of learning and human development to provide a positive learning environment, which supports the intellectual, personal, and social development of all students.


• Demonstrates knowledge and understandings of the subject matter.


• Creates and maintains positive learning environments in which students are actively engaged in learning, social interaction, cooperative learning and self-motivation.


• Plans, implements, and evaluates instruction in a variety of learning environments.


• Works with various educational professionals and other stakeholders in the continuous improvement of the educational experiences of students.


• Uses appropriate technology in the teaching and learning process.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)

• EXCELLENT SALARY


• PAID BENEFITS


• DESIRABLE SCHEDULE

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

To be considered an applicant, a College application must be received by Human Resources. Persons interested in faculty positions, and those positions requiring a degree, must also provide photocopies of transcripts. All foreign transcripts/degrees must be submitted with an official translation and evaluation. All applicants must be authorized to work in United States.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COLLEGE

IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

ADA COMPLIANCE

ANY APPLICANT GRIEVANCE SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO

THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

by Shane Turner via NursingFacultyJobs.com