Job Description
JOB The Faculty, Nursing, is responsible for delivering accessible and high-quality learning experiences in settings such as classrooms, laboratories, clinical environments, and distance learning. The faculty member facilitates the learning process to promote student success. The Faculty, Nursing, maintains student support hours to provide accurate and reliable academic and career guidance, empowering learners to establish career and college objectives and discover pathways to achieve their goals. Additionally, the faculty member suggests academic interventions and strategies to encourage student success, foster progression, and promote the completion of credentials. They actively pursue professional development opportunities to integrate innovative and effective teaching and learning practices within their disciplines. The Faculty, Nursing, engages in the institutional effectiveness process and college-and state-wide initiatives, including program review, outcome assessment, and data analysis to continuously improve outcomes, and completes necessary course documentation promptly and accurately. The faculty member contributes to developing student and program learning outcomes, courses and programs. Furthermore, the Faculty, Nursing, is committed to maintaining high ethical standards, ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive data while actively promoting an inclusive environment that respects diversity.*** Salary will commensurate with experience and education. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Plan and deliver accessible, high-quality instruction that enhances learning and promotes students’ understanding of course outcomes. Instruct 18-22 contact hours per semester, in either curriculum, non-curriculum, or business and industry; prepare objectives, assignments, assessments, instructional and supplemental materials, grading standards, and attendance policies; develop, maintain and refresh course syllabi; ensure the learning experiences align with program and student learning outcomes for the course.Create an inclusive learning environment ensuring all students have equitable access to education by utilizing teaching inclusion frameworks, including Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).Ensure availability for all students to phone and electronic communications appropriately and promptly. Maintain and complete accurate documentation of student attendance and grades as indicated by institutional policy and procedures and submit required course documentation accurately and timely. Empower students to make informed decisions by disseminating accurate, quality academic/career information and advising about policies, procedures, educational pathways, and/or transfer requirements from community colleges, universities and the workforceSupport students in understanding the significance of career (soft) skills and their crucial role in achieving success in college and the workplace.Employ a proactive advising model that aligns with the core values and competencies for academic advising set by the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) to encourage student success, foster progression and promote completion of credentials. Contribute to curriculum development by creating new courses and updating existing course content and student learning outcomes; offer recommendations for course textbooks, supplies, software, and equipment; provide valuable input into developing the program’s course sequence and schedule. Engage in the institutional effectiveness process and college-and state-wide initiatives, such as program review, grants, the College’s Strategic Plan, NC Guided Pathways, and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).Demonstrate proficiency in student learning outcomes assessment, including aligning learning experiences with desired outcomes, conducting assessments to measure these outcomes, and analyzing resulting data to enhance student learning.Collaborate with other divisions and departments to align comprehensive credit and non-credit courses and programs where appropriate. Pursue and participate in professional development activities each academic year, including required and recommended employee training offered by the College; research and remain current in professional literature by participating in professional organizations, taking classes, and attending conferences and workshops, as appropriate, to integrate innovative and effective teaching and learning practices within the disciplines while safeguarding the accessibility and quality of the learning experience. Champion the College’s retention, progression, completion, and inclusion initiatives, ensuring social and economic success for all learners. Support the College’s mission, vision, and core values by adhering to all policies and procedures.Related Responsibilities: Participat