PN Instructor

Job Summary

An Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in the field of nursing. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching day, evening, and online programs to traditional and dual-enrolled students. The instructor will also be responsible for classroom, lab, and clinical instruction.

Essential Functions

• Provides instruction in theory and practical applications of nursing in accordance with academic standards.
• Instructs courses in a classroom/lab/clinical environment that simulates industry settings.
• Utilizes current technology in the classroom/lab/clinical.
• Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives.
• Grades coursework in a timely manner.
• Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the discipline area.
• Meets with students, staff members, and educators to discuss instructional programs and other issues.
• Maintains program certification/accreditation requirements as appropriate for the teaching discipline.
• Prepares and maintains required documentation and administrative reports.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in nursing.
• Attends professional development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences.

Curriculum/Student Learning Outcomes/Accreditation

• Develops program curriculum, syllabi, goals, and objectives.
• Prepares lesson plans for instruction.
• Works collaboratively with faculty to establish, measure, and evaluate program or departmental student learning outcomes for continuous student improvement and success.
• Submits reports and data to accrediting bodies.
• Reviews and edits master course shells in the online learning platform as necessary.

Supports Program Chair/Program Director/Division Deans/Associate Deans

• Requests and maintains supplies and equipment.
• Prepares budget requests.
• Assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts.
• Serves on committees and project assignments as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the mission of postsecondary technical education.
• Knowledge of academic course standards.
• Knowledge of the college's academic programs.
• Skill to work cooperatively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Skill in the preparation and delivery of classroom/lab/clinical content.
• Skill to make timely decisions.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
• Ability to break larger tasks into manageable smaller tasks.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Skill in accurate grade-keeping.
• Skills in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Oral and written communication skills.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment and technologies related to the instructional environment.

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 job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products, supplies, and instructional books and technology up to 25 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time instructional position. Workload is Monday-Friday day/evening hours. Weekends based on need.

Travel

Travel to other campuses and clinical sites is a requirement for teaching assignments, meetings, trainings, and professional development.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate Degree in Registered Nursing from an accredited institution and demonstrated competence/experience in the teaching discipline.
• Valid Georgia RN license and current BLS (CPR) Certification from the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of 3 years nursing experience in the past 7 years.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Registered Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Teaching experience in postsecondary education.
• Recent teaching experience.
• Online teaching experience.

Salary/Benefits

Salary range is commensurate with previous work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, vacation, retirement, personal and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits Program.

Employment Policy

The Technical College System of Georgia and West Georgia Technical College do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law) in educational programs, activities, admissions or employment. All applicants will be considered; however, only selected applicants may be interviewed. Approval of employment does not constitute a contract. Continued employment is contingent upon job performance and funding.

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