Nursing Instructor

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified Nursing Instructor to join our team at Navajo Technical University. The successful candidate will be responsible for instructing and facilitating a meaningful and effective learning experience of the course competencies in the classroom, fieldwork, and laboratory settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Selects, prepares, and maintains current curriculum, course outlines, and printed and non-printed instructional materials.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Prepares lesson plans which incorporate varied instructional techniques, multi-media, integration strategies designed to meet the educational, multisocial and emotional needs of the students.
• Instructs students in field of study.
• Takes, maintains, and submits attendance reports.
• Provides assistance to students regarding up-to-date information on degrees or certificates in their educational program.
• Maintains accurate files on each advisee, refers students when appropriate to sources of specialized services within the University.
• Sets up, plans and supervises work of students, individually or in small groups, in shop or laboratory and clinical setting.
• Designs tests and evaluates achievement of students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable safety precautions to protect students, materials, equipment and facilities.
• Provides assessments in regard to performance measures.
• Maintains a current and accurate inventory of all equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis, including progress reports and grades.
• Provides feedback on work and assignments to students.
• Participates and provides opportunities for students in community service initiatives or projects.
• Provides accurate and timely reports as requested.
• Assists in program reviews and accreditation guidelines with regard to student academic achievement and their success on outcomes.
• Participates in and develops efforts to recruit and retain students.
• May conduct research in field of study.
• Identifies grant opportunities. Prepares and submits proposals.
• May be advisor to student clubs.
• Holds regular office hours to assist students.
• Seeks and assists students in obtaining internships.
• Collaborates with colleagues to share experience and knowledge.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings, career and technical education meetings, and other meetings and committees as required.
• Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Responsibilities

• Supervises students during laboratory work.
• Remains in the clinical facility and focuses attention on student learning needs during all student clinical experiences.
• Provides the instructor's current and valid contact information to students and facility staff during the instructor's scheduled teaching periods.
• Observes each student performing tasks taught in the training program.
• Documents each student's performance each day, consistent with course skills and clinical objectives.
• During the clinical session, engages exclusively in activities related to the supervision of students.
• Reviews all student documentation.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• Associate of Science degree in Nursing.
• Two years teaching experience in field of study. ASBN requires no teaching experience if RN has 1 year of direct care experience in any setting and 1 year supervising nursing assistants, which can occur during the same year.
• One year of nursing home experience. (**Only the coordinator requires at least 1 year of long-term care experience per AZBN).
• Professional excellence, community service and/or publication.
• Valid and clean state driver's license.
• Must be able to pass background check, with NO prior convictions of any felonies and no history of child abuse and/or neglect.

Preferred Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
• Three years of nursing home experience.
• Five years teaching experience in field of study.
• Professional excellence, community service and/or publication.
• Valid and clean state driver's license.
• Must be able to pass background check, with NO prior convictions of any felonies and no history of child abuse and/or neglect.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability Requirements

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Knowledge of field of study.
• Knowledge of techniques and practices in field.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of instructional policies and procedures.
• Skill in operating computers and office machines.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to organize and express ideas, directions, and data in a logical sequence to describe a process, or explain procedures such as how to perform a task to students.
• Ability to present materials effectively to individual students or groups.
• Ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.
• Ability to oversee the work of students.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the Navajo and English language.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently sits, stands, walks, bends, stoops, and squats.
• Uses hands for dexterity of motion, repetitive movement of both hands.
• Has excellent auditory, visual acuity, and verbal communications skills.
• The employee must occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

• Work is typically performed within an office, classroom or laboratory or long-term care setting.
• Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.
• Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.

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